Everything Cool For Recreational Boaters

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…

An Easy Way to Make your own Weighted, Fitted Custom Table Cloth with No Hemming!
The back deck table is not square, so a traditional tablecloth kept flying off. I am not a seamstress, but really, how hard could this be?

Foot Passenger Reservations on BC Ferry
Book your foot passenger travel in advance for more travel certainty, a faster check-in process at the terminal, and safer travel by reducing contact.

Starbuck’s Via Instant Coffee
Available in 16 flavours, including decaf. The secret is to put the packet in your mug, add the water, wait 10 seconds, and then stir.
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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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Soft-Sided Fishing Tackle Box
For fishing trips where chaos stays in the water, not in your tackle bag.
Custom Pillow Cover
This custom pillow cover adds a splash of personality to your cabin—because even your cushions should cruise in style!
Seafood Scissors
Seafood Scissors,because cracking open a crab with your bare hands is for grizzly bears and gladiators.
Tequila Mockingbird
Tequila Mockingbird is a witty cocktail book mixing classic novels and clever drinks.
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