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How To Find the Best Hiking Trails for Boaters in the Pacific Northwest

How To Find the Best Hiking Trails for Boaters in the Pacific Northwest

There’s a particular kind of satisfaction that comes from arriving at a hiking trail by boat. No crowded parking lots. No highway traffic. No granola bars melting in the cupholder…

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June Garden In A Glass

June Garden In A Glass

June feels like the month when boating season finally settles into itself. The marinas are busier, the evenings stretch a little longer, and weekends start filling up with places to go and people to see. This month, I’m sharing Garden in a Glass cocktail herbs perfect for warm evenings onboard, ideas for golfing while boating around our local waters, some excellent hiking trail resources to help you explore ashore, and a few of the small rituals and clever systems that make summer cruising feel effortless

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Strap & Wrap for Binoculars

Another clever idea, a strap that doubles as a case for your binoculars. On my boat, the binoculars and the case are very rarely ever together.
Umbrella Stand for Boating Weighted & Half Base

Umbrella Stand for Boating Weighted & Half Base

A large umbrella is a great way to keep your boat cool, but how to secure it? Introducing the Umbrella Stand for Boating Weighted & Half Base.
Beautiful Ruins is A Beautiful Read

Beautiful Ruins is A Beautiful Read

Recommended to me by the then Editor of Northwest Yachting Magazine, Norris Comer, this is a beautiful story of meeting someone again.
Clear plastic storage bins with handles, neatly organizing condiments and kitchen essentials in a cupboard.

Plastic Storage Bins with Handles

Efficient and versatile plastic storage bins with handles for easy kitchen organization.