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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…
Dry Your Hair Faster – Part 1

Dry Your Hair Faster – Part 1

Studio Hair Drying Gloves use Pile-Dry technology to cut your drying time, add a brilliant shine and leave you with softer, fuller curls.
Smartphone SPF

Smartphone SPF

La Roche-Posay has invented a disposable electronic patch that works with a mobile app to monitor your sun exposure for up to five days.
A Pocket-Size Battery Jump Starter

A Pocket-Size Battery Jump Starter

If you have ever encountered a dead battery on your boat or dinghy, you know how awkward it can be to get a jump start.

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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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Portable Handheld Espresso Maker

Portable Handheld Espresso Maker

This little espresso wizard turns your deck into a floating café!
water jug pump

Rechargeable Water Jug Pump

Get rid of single use plastic water bottles for good. Fits 2 - 5 gallon bottles and is rechargeable.
Set of rechargeable LED motion sensor lights with remote and USB cable.

Rechargeable LED Motion Sensor Lights

Brighten your boat life because nobody likes a poorly lit midnight snack search.
Garmin Bluetooth GPS receiver, a compact black device with indicator lights, used for precise navigation and positioning.

Garmin Bluetooth GPS Receiver

Get precise, fast location tracking with the Garmin Bluetooth GPS Receiver, featuring GPS and GLONASS technology.