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I Asked ChatGPT to Help Plan My Boat Trip. It Got One Important Thing Wrong.
I use a surprising number of tools before I plan a trip. There is Navionics for charts and routing. Windy and PredictWind for weather models. Environment Canada for the official…
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A Reason to Linger
October is a month that makes me want to linger. The light changes, the pace slows, and suddenly the small rituals of life aboard seem worth noticing. This month, I’m sharing a questionable salmon-cooking technique, a gathering of boating women, thoughts on using ChatGPT for trip planning, and a few books that might just solve your holiday gift list.

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How To Add Ice To Your Water Bottle
This answers the age old question, "How To Add Ice To Your Water Bottle". The twist open body allows you to add ice and even lemon.
A Life Jacket For Your Phone
You only have to watch your phone sink to the bottom of the ocean once to realize that it doesn’t matter if it is waterproof.
Deodorant Removing Sponge
The Deodorant Removing Sponge It's a simple yet essential tool when you can't access a washing machine.
No. 1 Extreme Outdoor Velcro
This No. 1 Extreme Outdoor Velcro tape (or strips) is designed to be outside and uses an all-weather, UV-resistant heavy-duty adhesive that works on most surfaces.
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