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A Boater’s Guide to Nautical Miles, Fathoms, Litres, Gallons and
You are living on a round planet mapped in angles. That’s why, when we navigate at sea, we use nautical miles: one nautical mile equals one minute of latitude, so chart…
Curl Up with the Coast: 10 BC Books for Boaters
When the rain taps gently on the deck and the evenings arrive earlier than you’d like, nothing feels more luxurious than curling up in front of the fireplace (pot belly…
Cozy Comforts Your Autumn Boating Checklist
The air feels crisp, the mornings are misty, and the days are slipping into earlier evenings. Autumn has arrived on the West Coast, and while boating doesn’t stop when the…
Starlink Internet on Boats My Review
I have been using the Starlink Satellite Dish for almost five years, and love it. There have been some updates to the "pause" service and a new, smaller option. Perfect…
Choosing Your Cruising Destinations
Plan your perfect mix of anchorages, marinas, and must-see spots. After years of cruising the Pacific Northwest, I’ve developed a bit of a ritual when it’s time to plan the…
How to Balance Rosé, Relaxation, and Real Nutrition
Let’s be honest—boating in the summer has its own rhythm, and it doesn’t always look like the glossy “wellness” posts you see on Instagram. For some of us, it’s less…
Why Every Boater Needs a Boat Card
Whenever I’m out cruising, I like to be prepared for chance encounters. You never know when you’ll strike up a conversation at the fuel dock, the dinghy dock, or the…
Squeeze the Day: Creative Ways to Keep Juices Onboard
Let’s be honest: nothing says “luxury on the water” like a chilled cocktail with a splash of citrus. But when you’re anchored in a remote cove, miles from the nearest…
Cooking Sea Asparagus
Shout out to my very gourmet friend, Leigh, for the great recommendation and the photo! A true taste of the Pacific Northwest shoreline. There are certain treasures you stumble across…
