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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…
Solar Ovens
Many off-shore sailing blogs rave about this oven and claim they make everything from banana bread, stews, soups, and muffins to birthday cakes.
How to Remember the Different Types of Salmon
Use your hand to remember the five different types of salmon we have in local waters. Chum-thumb, pink-pinkie, you get it!
MGB Published in PY Magazine
A marine head can be finicky, and more than one has fallen prey to a simple piece of toilet paper. Check out these TP tips.
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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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Compact Pizza Oven
A compact pizza oven is like having Italy in a box—serving up wood-fired perfection onboard.
A Great Book About Beautiful Sailing Yachts
If you love superyachts and the lives of the rich and famous, this is a must read, written by celebrated yacht designer Ron Holland from Vancouver, B.C.
Refillable Salt and Pepper Grinder with Stand
Finally, a Refillable Salt and Pepper Grinder with Stand that works on a boat. No more rice in your salt, these grinders have lids that seal along with adjustable settings…
Mosquito Repellant
This DEET-free Mosquito Repellant can be sprayed directly on your clothing without staining to keep mosquitos at bay.
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