How to Choose Your Boat’s Best Heater
Chuck Holly from West Marine explores different types of boat heaters and dryers to help you choose what will work best for your boat. He addresses specific situations and tips for keeping your boat warm or dry over the winter in this short video with over 13...
Is your VHF Radio Registered?
The misuse of VHF radios for distress calling continues to be of concern for the US Coast Guard. Registering your radio equipment, and knowing the proper use Digital Selective Calling (DSC) feature is one of the most important aspects of boating. A DSC transmission...
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday! This is Semiahmoo
The VHF radio is one of the most important pieces of safety gear aboard your boat. Do you know how to properly use it? Do not confuse your VHF radio with a CB radio. “Got yer ears on, good buddy” is not the proper language, nor is using it like a cell phone to visit...
Catalina C-350 Sailboat For Sale
For sale by owner - Catalina C-350 sailboat. 35'9" LOA 13' beam. Shoal draft 4'5 Commissioned in Bellingham May 2006, original owner, complete service and upgrade record. Unique Yanmar 3YM30hp factory installed diesel with just 2500 hours (log available), many...
Crossing the border by boat- One parties experience
This was found in a local boating magazine- Author unknown Boating between the US and Canada? We just returned from a great trip to Victoria, BC and learned some good lessons along the way on how to enter and clear customs. If you’re thinking about a cross border trip...
Park your boat in your own 34′ slip at Semiahmoo Marina
Located at Semiahmoo Marina, Slip L22 is a private owned 34' slip allowing no overhang and 13.0 Beam. Ownership includes .35 discount on fuel, store discounts, free, clean hot showers, coin op laundry and an awesome community of fellow boaters. No liveaboards allowed...
2008 Seaswirl Striper for Sale
2008 Seaswirl Striper 2101. Volvo Penta 5.7l V8 inboard. She has the Alaska package which includes a heater, hard top with full enclosure. Pump out head option as well. Around 100 (mostly trolling) hours on rebuilt engine. Trailer included as well but comes with a...
50′ slip for sale- Close to Main Walkway
Just on the market - E 04. A 50' slip allowing 4' overhang and 15'7" beam, this slip offers great views of Mt Baker and Drayton Harbor in your own backyard. Preapproved Liveaboards are allowed with perks like - Free Wifi, Free Hot Showers, Coin-op Laundry, Weekly...
34′ slip for sale at Semiahmoo Marina
Located at Semiahmoo Marina, Slip M03 is a 34′ slip allowing no overhang and 13.0 Beam. Close to the shore, this moorage location offers protection from wind and great views of Mt Baker. Ownership includes .35 discount on fuel, store discounts, free, clean hot...
Changing your boats name without the wrath of Poseidon
Are you thinking of changing the current name of your boat? Of all the many superstitions involved in sailing–leaving on a Friday, cutting hair on a boat, seeing a red-head, a rat, a cormorant, the list seems endless–renaming a boat is perhaps one of the riskiest...