Changes on Semiahmoo Spit

If you’ve driven down the spit lately, you will have noticed the new construction going on. This is Semiahmoo Shores, a 46 unit development with unique floor plans and stunning waterfront views.  Designed by Markie Nelson, the two gorgeous color schemes blend...
Semiahmoo Harbor Light

Semiahmoo Harbor Light

The station consisted of a 1½-story dwelling built on a platform supported by wooden piles, with a lantern at the center of its peaked roof. It was constucted in 1905, using the same design by U.S. Lighthouse Board Architect Carl Leick used at the Desdemona Sands...
Boating with your pet: Everything you need to know

Boating with your pet: Everything you need to know

Boating is not just for heading out with the guys to catch a fish or a spin around the lake towing a skier. It sometimes involves bringing the whole family and friends for a weekend cruising the islands. That could include the family pet dog or cat. Make sure you know...

Better Navigation with Google Earth & NOAA Nav Charts

David Birch shares a YouTube video that can be a real benefit to the digitally-minded sailor. Imagine combining the Google Earth app with NOAA’s Raster Navigational Charts for spot-on navigation on your laptop, tablet or cellphone. This seven-minute video takes...
International Border Crossings by Boat

International Border Crossings by Boat

There seems to be much confusion involved with entering Canadian or U.S. waters by boat. The procedure of checking in with the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) or the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) when crossing the US/Canadian border is a process all...