Sail Boats: Cleaning Canvas and Covers

Boating season is upon us, and sailors should have their boat prepped and ready to take that that long awaited trip to the San Juans or the Gulf Islands. You might be ready for the high seas, but are your sails ready? While making sure that everything on the boat is...

Semiahmoo Spit: The Kite Capital of the West

  Even avid boaters enjoy an occasional romp on Terra Firma, and sometimes the simplest pleasure can bring the most joy, especially if you’ve got youngsters to entertain.  That’s why kite flying is such a popular activity at Semiahmoo. The wind, while great for...

One last summer adventure: Anacortes

Most of us have been there by car, but for many seafarers at Semiahmoo, Anacortes may just seem a bit out of reach. Well, it’s not, and it’s surely worth the extra couple of hours it might take to voyage down there. In fact, a long weekend trip to Anacortes...
Diesel Fuel and Your Engine

Diesel Fuel and Your Engine

“Give a diesel engine clean fuel and it will run forever.” This old saw is less of an exaggeration than you might think. Don Casey with Boat U.S. states “Repair statistics show that 90% of diesel engine problems stem from contaminated fuel. This should put...

It’s crabbing time again at Semiahmoo Marina

Crabbing is a big deal for boaters at Semiahmoo Marina. With crabbing season here, now would be a good time to talk about what goes into this northwest tradition to ensure that you have a legal, safe, and enjoyable crabbing experience. What’s the big deal The big deal...