Enjoying Thanksgiving on Your Boat – Tips and suggested fail safe recipes
There’s nothing quite like Thanksgiving on your boat. With fewer boats on the water, vivid fall foliage and crisp air temperature, the boat is a relaxing way to spend a Thanksgiving. Preparing Thanksgiving dinner aboard can be tricky in a small galley, but with planning, and preparation, you can have a delicious feast. A key […]
Princess Yachts Release First X80 Animation
Fly through the all-new Princess X80 to see some of the newest features on this brand new model! The Princess X80 will be making her debut at the Dusseldorf Boat Show in January 2022.
Using Spring Lines – They Will Make You Look Like A Pro
In a time when most new boats are equipped with thrusters, many skippers have lost the skill of using a spring line for docking. But what if you own a boat without these transversal propulsion devices? What if they fail? Spring lines can be a simple solution to many docking and undocking situations. Yet, the […]
Off-season Cruising Tips – A Time for Solitude and Serenity
The off-season cruising months offer a respite as anchorages are deserted, marinas and marine park docks become our own, there’s no jockeying required at the fuel dock and wildlife is unencumbered by the usual steady stream of boats. It’s their domain now. Wildlife is unencumbered with less boating traffic. After Labor Day, […]
Caring for Your Lines – Your boat depends on them!
The lines and rode that we depend upon to keep our power boats and sail boats secured are often taken for granted; not properly stowed or cared for. But why, when carelessly maintained or badly worn dock lines, anchor rode, stern lines and towlines can compromise the safety of the boat and crew – at […]
Lund Harbour, British Columbia – Cinnamon buns at the end of the road.
Lund Small Craft Harbour In the morning, the harbour air is filled with the tantalizing aroma of fresh bakery goods and java. Begin the day with breakfast on the patio of Nancy’s Bakery overlooking the marina. The charming village of Lund, located at the northern end of BC’s Sunshine Coast, is a popular stop […]
New 45-footer in the pipeline for Axopar; new 22 and 25 models in Cannes
Finnish builder Axopar is boasting its biggest ever display at the Cannes show this week, with 13 boats on display at its new site in the Port Vieux, a bold symbol if it were ever needed, of just how far the brand has come since its launch in 2014. Headlining during the press event was […]
Dent Island Lodge – Pamper yourself at an upscale wilderness retreat.
Dent Island is a first-rate, all-inclusive, 7,000 sq/ft lodge and marina located in Cordero Channel between Sonora Island and the BC mainland in the northern Discovery Islands. Open June through September, this intimate and secluded lodge features saltwater salmon fishing and freshwater fly fishing, but angling is just a small portion of what the […]
Bounty of the Sea – Fresh, Nutritious and Fun to Harvest
Foraging for their next meal is something many boaters’ relish. They like the challenges and enjoying the delicious bounty. A pot heavy with crab or prawns or a freshly caught fish on the barbeque is a boater’s dream come true. Add to that discovering a beach full of clams, mussels or tasty oysters and the […]
The Art of Rafting – Lots of fun but starts with serious business
Rafting is a wonderful way to socialize while at anchor, hanging on a mooring buoy or even at a dock. What could be better than creating your own little community and spending a beautiful day and evening on the water with friends? Rafting is fun and safe when you know a few simple tips and […]