Ten Reasons to Take a Basic Boating Course
Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat, but with that comes a great responsibility. There are some particularly good reasons to be self-informed. Here are ten reasons to take a basic boating course. 1) You will learn about safety equipment and what you are required to have on your boat before you […]
Before You Leave the Dock: Pre-Departure Checklist
The coolers are filled with drinks and snacks, and you are looking forward to a wonderful time on the water. But before you leave the dock, make sure you have a proper procedure for departure that ensures a day of fun. It is good practice to develop a customized boat pre-departure checklist to ensure the […]
Reasons to Keep a Maintenance Log
Keeping a detailed maintenance log for your boat will help you maintain your boat properly. It can take the guess work out of when to do and complete a routine maintenance. Keeping such a log will also help you sell your boat. A maintenance log is a great aid in caring for your boat. Noting […]
Don’t Let Your Shore Power Fail You
When was the last time you inspected your boats shore-power cord? Regular inspections of the cord and its connection points will ensure that your boat’s AC power demands are being met. Electrical power flows from the receptacle on the dock to the shore power cord plug (male), and from the shore power cord connector (female) […]
Hailing All New Boaters
Congratulations on the purchase of your first boat! You’re not just embarking on a new hobby, but also an entirely new lifestyle filled with adventure, fun, friends, and sunshine. But new boaters, before you embark on your next adventure, here are a few tips and pointers for using your boat. First, let’s talk about safety. […]
Princess Louisa Inlet – The Eighth Wonder of the World
Princess Louisa Inlet, only accessible by boat or floatplane, is known by many boaters as the eighth wonder of the world. Here, in the nearly completely enclosed body of saltwater, visitor’s encounter the fjord’s emerald-green water sinking 300-meters in depth. Until mid-June melting snow high above, creates sixty waterfalls tumbling hundreds of meters, and at […]
Provisioning for Extended Cruising – Eating Well Requires Planning
One of the pleasures of taking an extended cruising holiday for a week or longer, is to anchor in one of British Columbia’s many secluded coves, miles from the nearest dock. Provisioning for extended cruising requires some planning and in this blog we’re going to share some tips on how to plan and cook nourishing […]
Aloha Russell Island – An Island Rich in History
Gorgeous Russell Island is a 32-acre Gulf Island National Park, which is only accessible by boat or kayak. Located at the mouth of Fulford Harbour on the southern end of Saltspring Island. Anchorage is only possible on Russel Island’s northwestern side, and though it’s exposed to northerly winds, it does provide fair holding in 15 […]
Spring Is Coming! Get the Boat Ready to Cruise
It’s that time of the year when boats are shaken loose from the winter doldrums. Snowbirds have returned home. And plans for a summer of cruising are being formulated on kitchen tables up and down the coast. Spring is coming! So get your boat ready to cruise. The waterways will be coming alive with […]
Boating Etiquette – Helpful Hints for Courteous Boating
Many boaters consider boating etiquette as important as proper seamanship. The publishers of “Chapman Piloting & Seamanship” have put out an entire ten-chapter book on seamanship and boating etiquette. We won’t replicate the book here. But suffice to say, minding your manners and knowing the “Rules of the Road” are of the utmost importance on […]