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What BC’s New Time Zone Means for 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…
VacuFlush Repair on Your Boat

VacuFlush Repair on Your Boat

A really crappy project can be made much easier with a little preparedness and the right parts.
MGB Published in PY Magazine

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.
My Favourite New Light Bar from LunaSea

My Favourite New Light Bar from LunaSea

This rechargeable, hand-held light is ultra bright and has a magnetic bar that easily “attaches” around the boat – it can even power other USB devices.

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The Other Side of Summer

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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My Favourites

Refillable Salt and Pepper Grinder with Stand

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…
phone in case floating in water

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.
helm storage

Helm Storage Bag

Great for the upper helm, holds my phone, water bottle and binoculars. Velcro straps make it easy to attach to the railing.
Rechargeable Bug repellent device in black, packaged with a 20-foot protection zone.

Rechargeable Bug Repellant

A Rechargeable Bug Repellant is an invisible bouncer for your boat party, keeping the buzzing gate-crashers away.