Top spots in the Gulf Islands
There are so many wonderful anchorages and marinas in the Gulf Islands and it might to a fool’s errand to trim them down to a short list of favourites, but here goes…
Author: Lynne Picard
Boatie Buns
othing says summer like hotdogs on the barbecue. And nothing turns a fine hotdog into a gourmet delight like a fresh, soft, light hotdog bun. When I went looking for hotdog buns recently in...
Stuff happens in Foggy Bay, AK
Silom sits on anchor in Foggy Bay while the crew sleeps below deck, unaware of the spectacular show in the night sky overhead.
Broughton anchorages, Part Two
The many anchorages off Queen Charlotte Strait, just outside the Broughton Archipelago Marine Provincial Park, are awaiting the explorer in you.
Broughton anchorages, Part One
Given that there are scores of lovely, protected anchorages in the Broughton Archipelago, creating a list of a dozen favourites is an impossible task… but we will give it a shot anyway.
Top stops in Desolation Sound
There are so many wonderful anchorages in the Desolation Sound area and here are a few of the favourites.
Rosario Resort & Marina sold
osario Resort & Marina, the historic facility on the shores of Orcas Island’s East Sound, has new owners. The sale closes on the last day of February, but the resort will cease all operations...
Mrs T’s Brown-Eyed Susans
friend from middle school used to bring these cookies for lunch. Her family had a housekeeper, “Mrs T”, who made meals, baked, cleaned and did laundry for her mother. How sweet would that be?...
Semco sails to the rescue
We found a product that lets us mostly escape the ball and chain of excessive exterior teak. Twice a year we spend a weekend splashing the the wood with teak sealer.
Granola Sunrise Muffins
runchy and full of flavor, not too sweet, these muffins surprisingly contain no egg, make up in less than 10 minutes, and are moist and nutritious. You can play with the recipe adding pecans...
