Cruising for Indigenous Art – Cliffside Pictures In Time
One of the many draws to cruising the British Columbia coast is the sense of adventure. Another is the pictographs, thousands of which were painted on seaside rock cliffs by indigenous artists. Thousands of pictographs dot coastal British Columbia. For more than 10,000 years, indigenous people have shared this stunning, rich, and wild coastal […]
Understanding Antifreeze – Winterizing your boat’s engine, generator, potable water, and sanitation systems.
Those of us who live in the northern latitudes rely on antifreeze to protect our boat’s engines, and generators with closed cooling systems, hydronic heating systems, onboard sanitation, and potable water systems. As widely used as antifreeze is it’s one of the least understood tools we use, mainly because the widely accepted standard used to […]
The Beauty of Wireless Headsets – No More Yelling Onboard
In the past, I’ve never been a big fan of headsets. Our boat is only 40-feet LOA, but we do have some communication issues when docking and anchoring, which also create safety concerns. We’ve always gone with the old-school way, using the spoken word and hand signals, via a chat onboard well in advance, followed […]
Selecting a Boatyard for Your Winter Project – Doing your homework is a critical first step
This is the time of year when boater’s thoughts turn to decommissioning, maintenance, modification projects, or perhaps the next summer’s extended cruise. Some of these activities may require yarding the vessel for a portion of the winter or early spring. When in the market for a boatyard, choosing the right one can be among the […]
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 […]