A Life Jacket Primer

Life jackets or personal flotation devices (PFD) are available in a wide range of styles, sizes, and materials. Most importantly,  there are several types of PFDs available, each for specific water activities. If you are kayaking or boating in calm waters, then you...
Do You Have Soggy Bunk Syndrome?

Do You Have Soggy Bunk Syndrome?

A great article came out in this month’s copy of 48° North on techniques to alleviate this problem. Alex and Jack Wilken share their thoughts about insulation, ventilation and helpful products available on the market. Hypervent has a non-compressible open material...
Batteries required – CO Detectors

Batteries required – CO Detectors

Occasionally, I will send a message out to one of our members that their CO Detector is beeping.  Usually i receive back a request to please have someone remove the battery for now. After reading this article, i wonder how many of those remember to replace the battery...
Exploring the San Juan Islands made easy

Exploring the San Juan Islands made easy

The San Juan Islands are just out the front door from Semiahmoo Marina with easy access by boat. Whether its docking at Friday Harbor on San Juan Island or dropping anchor in one of the many secluded bays, you will want to read the article “Sailing and Cruising...