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We remember details long after the big things fade. The clink of ice in a glass as the light turns gold. Garlic sizzling in a small galley. The shift in…
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Nautical Noel
December 2025
Welcome to Nautical Noel, my December splash of cheer straight from the aft deck. This month, I’m digging into the gray fatty layer on salmon (should you eat it… or politely slide it to the side?), setting a beautiful holiday table on board with only a few simple things, and rounding up twelve fabulous local places to shop for gifts that boaters will actually use. And because December isn’t just about shopping, don’t miss the seasonal happenings like FlyOver Canada’s Soar with Santa, which is pure magic. Pour something warm, pull on your coziest socks, and let’s celebrate the season, boater style.
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Dry Your Hair Faster – Part 2
It's like a tube towel made of t-shirt fabric and you use it the same way as the drying gloves by simply scrunching your hair.
How to Remember the Different Types of Salmon
Use your hand to remember the five different types of salmon we have in local waters. Chum-thumb, pink-pinkie, you get it!
Walker Hook, Saltspring Island
Walker Hook is located on the north end of Saltspring Island and boasts one of the best beaches I have visited in the Gulf Islands.
Underwater Camera
Heard a thump? Think you ran over a crab trap? See under your boat without getting wet.
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