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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…
Braised Cabbage With Herbed Vinaigrette

Braised Cabbage With Herbed Vinaigrette

I use this recipe as the base for a warm salad on a cool day.
Laundry Detergent for Boaters

Laundry Detergent for Boaters

I was introduced to a line of zero-waste, plastic-neutral cleaning products on Dragon's Den called Myni. They invented a tablet that you add to a spray bottle.
Wine Glass Writer

Wine Glass Writer

These non-toxic pens will write on any glass, crystal or ceramic surface; dry in 1 – 3 minutes and wash off with soap and water.

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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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Giantex Round Storage Ottoman

Round Storage Ottoman

This Round Storage Ottoman is a stylish, multifunctional piece with hidden storage and a removable tray.
Plastic Wine Carafe With A Built-In Aerator

Plastic Wine Carafe With A Built-In Aerator

Take your box wine up a notch with this plastic wine carafe with a built in aerator. So very Jackie-O at the dock party.
a pair of sunglasses with black lenses that float

Floating Sunglasses

Floating Sunglasses offer polarized lenses and a floating frame perfect for water activities.
How To Add Ice To Your Water Bottle

How To Add Ice To Your Water Bottle

This answers the age old question, "How To Add Ice To Your Water Bottle". The twist open body allows you to add ice and even lemon.