April is where things come back into focus. It’s a reminder that even when things go sideways, like a hacked Instagram account, you can reset, rebuild, and come back sharper. This month, I’m sharing a few lessons learned the hard way, an introduction to orcas (because there’s nothing like seeing them to remind you why we’re out here), and something I’ve been quietly building: a boating events calendar to keep us all a little more connected to what’s happening on the water.

An Introduction to Orcas or Killer Whales in the PNW

There is nothing that rearranges your nervous system quite like seeing a dorsal fin slice through the glassy waters off Vancouver Island. Orcas or killer whales are not just wildlife here. They are identity, geography, and responsibility.......
Orca fin emerging from water

My Instagram was Hacked and Here Is What I Learned

Woman in black dress holding champagne
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles in after something goes wrong online. Not dramatic. Not loud. Just… off. My Instagram account was hacked. One minute, everything was humming along as usual, and the next......

The Best Boat Events Calendar - PNW Edition

There comes a point in every boating season when you realize you’ve missed something good. A marine garage sale where someone practically gave away the exact thing you’ve been searching for since 2018. And somehow….
a boat calender of events on a table with photos

YouTube Video

Why I replaced my old anchor chain with 400 feet of new galvanized chain.

Weather Cams

View live webcams from Vancouver to Friday Harbour. Plan ahead and know before you go!

Events Calendar

Royal Vic Open House
Hot Chefs & Cool Jazz
Wonders of Salish Sea
Paint and Sip

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“I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.”
- Maya Angelou
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