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In Praise of Summer Reading
A love letter to summers past and the quiet power of books. There’s something about summer that begs for a book. Maybe it’s the longer days or the slower pace,…
Mitlenatch Island
Why is it called the “toilet bowl of the Discovery Islands?” Today I took my dinghy from Cortes Bay to Mitlenatch Island. Tucked between Vancouver Island and the mainland, Mitlenatch…
Summer Boating Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to explore my Top 20 must-do activities for your summer boating bucket list and create unforgettable memories on the water. Whether you are an experienced…
How to Track My Summer Cruising Adventures
Where's Missy? If you’re wondering where I am this summer, there’s a good chance I’m somewhere between a glassy anchorage and a floating happy hour. But thanks to a little…
Bald Eagles Hunting Hake Fish
Sky Kings and Silver Fish: Watching Eagles Hunt Hake in Gillard Pass I have seen bald eagles do many impressive things—soaring, screeching, looking deeply symbolic on Royal Mint collectable coins—but…
Quirky Finds on Cortes Island
“Who Cooks for You?” and Other Quirky Finds on Cortes Island: Owls, Odd Radio, and a Free Store That Says “Steal Me” Ah, Cortes Island. Just when I thought I…
Jack’s Boatyard in Lund
I recently had the opportunity to tour Jack’s Boatyard in Lund, BC, with one of the new owners, Bill Sinclair. It was immediately clear that something special was happening at…
Easy Gardening Ideas for Boaters
Easy Gardening Ideas for Boaters: Setting Sail Toward Freshness One thing I've learned from years of cruising the Pacific Northwest is that finding fresh lettuce, herbs, or tomatoes when you're…
Is the Scent of Rain the Most Expensive Perfume in
Shumukh vs. Petrichor (aka a rainy westcoast day). Many perfume enthusiasts argue "Is the Scent of Rain the Most Expensive Perfume in the World?" It reflects the ultimate in fragrance…
