Company’s coming… don’t fret
Planning cruising itineraries is difficult. No two people enjoy doing the same things. But planning routes for guests on your boat can be a nightmare.
Author: Lynne Picard
Curried Quinoa Salad
his is another of those salads that is perfect for life afloat, made with ingredients that stay fresh far longer than leafy sorts of salad vegetables. Recipe: Cook quinoa with curry powder added to...
Boatie Burrito Casserole
his is a delightful Tex-Mex-y sort of meal, made with ingredients you can store easily. Usually made ahead with little fuss while underway, this casserole is a favourite among crew and guests alike. Serve...
Unfortunately named “F” button
hen Jim decided to include a page with a map for each region of the Salish Sea indicating where fuel is available, he wanted to include a link to it from every page. He...
A reminder from Safety-Ho
any years ago, at a pole-dancing wedding shower party, I earned a nickname. The younger ladies all around me chose their own pole-dancing nicknames and they introduced themselves for their final act. There was...
Tale of two anchorages
The way we feel about an anchorage has so much to do with the conditions we encounter during our initial visit. Not many of us want to return to an anchorage where we sat up all night hoping not to drag.
A boater’s afternoon delight
The sometimes countless frustrations of a boating life can be ushered aside, at least for a moment, by the many wonders of the natural world.
Mañana reopens its doors
The newly rebuilt docks and the fine dining give this resort and marina in Ladysmith Harbour a touch of luxury.
Sheet Pan Salmon
ome salmon dishes create a pile of dirty dishes and require a long list of ingredients. This one, however, is simple, a single pan and whatever whim catches your creative fancy. Sailors know the...
Our sea through others’ eyes
Sometimes we forget that our coast, on the Salish Sea and beyond, provides some of the most captivating, most alive and most beautiful cruising on earth.
