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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…
Spring Seafood in the Pacific Northwest
Your Guide to Spring Seafood in the Pacific Northwest: What to Catch, Where to Find It & How to Throw a Dockside Boil to Remember When it comes to Your…
15 Nautical-Themed Docktails
There’s something special about the rhythm of the water, the laughter of friends, and the alchemy of a well-mixed cocktail. Onboard hospitality is part art, part heart — and docktails…
Top 20 Seaside Cideries in BC
As the sun glistens on the Pacific and the breeze carries the scent of salt and adventure, there's no better way to toast to the good life than with a…
Champagne Popsicles
Many years ago, on a trip to London, England, I visited Fortnum & Mason and found Champagne Popsicles. They don't make them anymore but I have figured out a way…
