21 Questions for Spring
Before you start using your boat this spring, we wanted to share this checklist with best practices for spring commissioning that gives you a way to check off the important points before you cast off for another great season. Here is a list of questions you should answer before getting out on the water. Scheduled […]
Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Each year, thousands of boaters visit The Port of Friday Harbor to enjoy the amenities of one of Washington’s largest marinas and experience all that the surrounding community has to offer. Year-round the marina attracts boaters from all over the West Coast and during the summer the area is bustling with activity. Located on the […]
Clam Bay
A large and relatively open Clam Bay is nestled between Penelakut (formerly Kuper) and Thetis islands. It’s one of those anchorages to seek shelter when cruising the northern Gulf Islands. The bay also makes an excellent staging anchorage for transiting Dodd Narrows, 11-miles north, or Gabriola Passage. With room for dozens of boats, Clam Bay […]
Navigating the Vancouver International Boat Show
Nothing can drive the chill out of frigid winter days like a boat show. Strolling past row after row of new models and seeing what represents the state of the union in recreational boating is the perfect antidote for chilly winter temperatures, as thoughts of summer fun and new adventures dance through your head. This […]
Happy Hour Broughton Style
Happy Hour appetizer potlucks are a unique daily social event hosted by the handful of marinas in the Broughtons and by their very nature informal. Most are scheduled for 1700 hours daily during the cruising season (mid-June through mid-September). Happy Hour is also held on either side of the peak cruising season depending on the […]
Rosario Resort & Spa, Orcas Island
Cruising northwest in Orcas Island’s East Sound, the white Moran Mansion of Rosario Resort & Spa comes into view well before you arrive. The century-old mansion was built as the private residence of Seattle shipbuilder and two-time Seattle mayor Robert Moran and is now listed on the U.S. National Register of Historical Places. Located approximately […]
Telegraph Harbour
Located in the heart of the Canadian Gulf Islands, Telegraph Harbour is a special place, with two marinas and the right mix of ambience, amenities, and things to do to suit your definition of contentment. The harbour is a sanctuary between Thetis and Penelakut (formally known as Kuper) Islands. Upon entering the narrow harbour keep […]
What’s in Your First-Aid Kit?
Scrapes, cuts, and bruises are all part of life on and off our boats. Being able to deal with medical situations appropriately makes them minor annoyances rather than emergencies. An on board first-aid kit is your first line of defense. The kit’s contents should enable the crew to initiate appropriate care for common medical problems […]
Rules to Play By for a More Pleasurable Time on the Water
For many the dream of cruising British Columbia’s coast centers on freedom, self-reliance, adventure, discovery, challenge, camaraderie, and plain old fun! There are four basic guidelines for safer, more enjoyable boating that serve mariners well when embarking on a journey. While each taken alone at face value may seem like obvious common sense, together they […]
Herring Bay, Ruxton Island
If you are in search of a lovely Gulf Island anchorage with white-shell beaches and interesting weather carved sandstone formations, Herring Bay at the northwest end of Ruxton Island may be the spot you’re looking for. This cozy anchorage, with its outer limits defined by drying reefs and gorgeous view of Vancouver Island, is well […]