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June is when the boating season starts to settle into its summer rhythm. The evenings stretch a little longer, fresh herbs begin appearing in back deck planters, and suddenly the conversations turn to hiking trails, golf stops, and what’s being poured over ice at anchor. This month, I’m sharing a few “garden in a glass” cocktail tips inspired by fresh citrus and herbs, some of my favourite resources for finding great hiking trails while cruising the Pacific Northwest, and a look at golfing while boating, including clever gear, easy stops, and why the two lifestyles pair together surprisingly well. I hope this issue inspires a few new summer traditions both on and off the boat.
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There’s a unique sense of satisfaction that comes from arriving at a hiking trail by boat. No crowded parking lots. No highway traffic. No granola bars melting in the cupholder while you debate whether the trail is “worth it.” …
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Every boating season, about this time, I become absolutely unbearable around herbs. I’ll spot a tiny pot of mint at the market, and suddenly I’m opening a luxury cocktail bar ....
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I started thinking about this a few years ago after watching a couple step off their trawler in Ganges Harbour carrying two compact golf bags. It struck me as one of the smartest boating lifestyle moves I’d seen in years. …
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YouTube Video
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A day of crabbing and prawning just off Centre Bay, Gambier Island. And a baby octopus!
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Weather Cams
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View live webcams from Vancouver to Friday Harbour. Plan ahead and know before you go!
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Events Calendar
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What do you think of this month's newsletter?
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"At midnight, in the month of June, I stand beneath the mystic moon."
- Edgar Allan Poe
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