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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…
Solar Ovens

Solar Ovens

Many off-shore sailing blogs rave about this oven and claim they make everything from banana bread, stews, soups, and muffins to birthday cakes.
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.
Music On Board – Breezy Yacht Rock

Music On Board – Breezy Yacht Rock

Experience the smooth, mellow rock of the '70s and 80's while sipping champagne on the deck of your luxury yacht.

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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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Champagne Read

The New York Times bestselling biography of the woman who ruled the Champagne Empire.
Custom boat mat with 'Welcome Aboard' text, anchor compass design, and space for personalized boat name and location.

Custom Boat Mat

This custom boat mat welcomes guests aboard with style because your deck deserves more than a generic greeting!

Rechargeable Blender

The Rechargeable Blender is a compact, powerful solution for on-the-go margaritas!
Set of seafood scissors with black handles and crab forks, ideal for cracking and cutting.

Seafood Scissors

Seafood Scissors,because cracking open a crab with your bare hands is for grizzly bears and gladiators.