Moving past day cruising to overnighters
Are you ready to move up to spending a few days aboard the boat? Read the attached article Overnight Cruising from Discover Boating.
Don’t be in the dark when it comes to your boat lights
For many boaters, the best way to end a beautiful day on the water is to watch the sun slowly drop below the horizon while it lights up the clouds and sky above. Others feel better heading to the dock before the sun goes down, while there is still plenty of light to...
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...
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...
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...
What’s your “go to” for Trade Goods?
Having just read an article by Bruce Bateau, in January's 48° North magazine ,I wondered what everyone's go to for "Trade Goods" is. Bruce describes trade goods in his article as any non-essential, yet socially critical item taken on a voyage. In otherwords, what do...
Birds Eye View with Drones
Looking for the perfect moorage while exploring new territory just got easier with the use of a drone. Not only can you scout out harbors for where to drop anchor, you can also check for underwater dangers and navigation markers. Read more in this months 48° North...
Keys Overboard
Daily requests for a local diver to save a phone, keys or sunglasses dropped overboard can now be resolved with this new gadget invented by local Travis Walkup of Burlington, WA. The TackleMag is a powerful magnet strong enough to lift anything you are strong enough...
Boating Education is a smart choice
While winter white may not put you in the mood for watersports, winter is a great time to prepare for boating season by taking a boating safety course or a specialty skills course such as coastal piloting or how to use a GPS device. Read more here..... ...