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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…

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