2022 Award Winners – The Standout Powerboats and Sailing Yachts
It’s award season in the world of boating, and we’re excited to share that several brands we represent have won awards. Read on to learn what makes these boats special. 2022 Motorboat Award Winners: Sport Utility Vessel – BRABUS Shadow 900XC Utility and luxury come together on this boat. With its practical Axopar underpinnings, Brabus […]
Greifswald Germany – Home of Scholars and Hanse Yachts
Located in northeastern Germany, Greifswald is a quaint city in the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern area that flanks the Baltic Sea and is home to Hanse Yachts. Getting there requires a flight into either Hamburg or Berlin – both cities almost equal in distance – and then a drive or scenic train ride through the rustic German countryside. […]
Why Become a Boater? What’s the Attraction?
What’s the attraction with becoming a boater? You wouldn’t be looking at this blog post if you didn’t have an idea of the answer to that question. Over a dozen studies have shown that being with family, and friends, relaxing and being outdoors and close to nature are the primary reasons people spend time on […]
Cruising Through The Retirement Years
Many retired boaters relish exploring the waters of British Columbia with extended cruises (two-to-four-month trips) during the summer, and locally, the balance of the year. There’s nothing better to do than to explore the nooks and crannies of our beautiful back yard, especially when you have time on your hands. Adapting to the challenges when […]
Buddy Boating – Making friends is easy – just add water
Buddy boating with friends – you in your boat and they in theirs – is great fun and has its advantages but needs to be done correctly to be a success. Compatible cruising goals and humor are very helpful in establishing a float plan that allows for privacy as well as togetherness. Buddying-up is a […]
Deck The Hulls – Experience Christmas Onboard Your Boat
In and around British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, holiday celebrations are a blend of small-town sensibility harkening back to a simpler time with the creative energy of communities rich in tradition and talent. This is an ideal time to leave the malls and crowds behind and jump on the boat to experience the holidays island style. […]
Impeccable Handling And Advanced Technology Aboard The All New Princess V50
• Efficient Volvo Penta IPS650 engines provide top speeds in excess of 30 knots • Sleek styling with an extended canopy to provide more usable outdoor space • Hand-crafted using premium materials of the highest quality, the V50 is stylish without compromising practicality or usability • Latest advanced Princess deep-V hull design delivers impeccable seakeeping […]
Generator Care Tips – Keep the juice flowing.
Marine generators have a hard life. They operate in tight recesses of the engine room or lazarette and, all too often, are overlooked until something goes wrong. If it’s been a while since the generator was pressed into service, chances are it could use some attention. This is especially true if planning a cruise where […]
In Your Wake – Being a responsible boater includes what happens behind the transom.
I remember the first time I saw the movie “Caddyshack.” I rolled with laughter watching the scene with Rodney Dangerfield plowing through an anchorage aboard his yacht. Day sailors jumped for cover while inshore fishermen screamed in terror as Dangerfield threw out a wake that surfers would love to catch. He finally came to rest […]
Friendly Tips on Preparing Your Boat for Winter Storms
While we like to think our mild West Coast winters means we don’t really need to decommission our boat, there are always times when winter sneaks in, and it is better to be safe than sorry. One way to keep snuggled under the covers on those stormy nights is to make sure we’re prepared […]