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..... ...
Personal Vessel Monitoring & Boat Alarms
When the term ‘vessel monitoring’ comes up, most boaters think of these great little apps that display and alert you to other marine traffic. Some go so far as to provide the registration of that particular vessel and often even a photo for easy confirmation. That’s...
Can you be found?
Boat US helps us take the "search" out of Search and Rescue. Here are 5 things to do.....read more
National Boat Safety Week
May 22- 28th is National Boat Safety Week. National Weather Service has put together a calendar filled with articles on proper lifejackets, safety on board and other ideas.
Big Thank You to our Volunteers
Thank you to all our boat washing volunteers for helping our Canadian members get their boats back in shape. Once again, you have proven what a great group you are. We had more volunteers than boats to be washed!