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What BC’s New Time Zone Means for Boaters
There are certain things boaters learn to do almost automatically. Check the weather before leaving an anchorage. Look up the current before entering a narrow passage. Add an hour to…

VacuFlush Repair on Your Boat
A really crappy project can be made much easier with a little preparedness and the right parts.

Crab & Cranberry Puffs
A great recipe if you have frozen crab, very festive for the holidays!

Laundry Detergent for Boaters
I was introduced to a line of zero-waste, plastic-neutral cleaning products on Dragon's Den called Myni. They invented a tablet that you add to a spray bottle.
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The Other Side of Summer
As four months of cruising give way to autumn, I’m reflecting on the moments that made summer memorable. This month, I’m sharing my Great Boat Reset, an important electrical safety tip, coconut-baked cod, highlights from our summer adventures, and upcoming ABYC training opportunities. Because the best part of ending one cruising season is dreaming about the next.

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The Best Rechargeable Flickering Tea Lights
Set the mood without striking a match. These flameless LED tealights are rechargeable, remote-controlled, and totally boat-safe.
Inflatable Solar Lantern
Enjoy bright, reliable light with this inflatable solar lantern, perfect for docktail entertaining.
The Best Wine Glass Storage on Your Boat
Glass 1 - Plastic 0. I have been using this wine glass safe place for almost 10 years, it is a great way to save your fancy glasses on the…
Desalinated Water Health Supplement
Your boat’s watermaker is great—until your body starts wondering where the minerals went.
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