In the Galley: Boatie Buns
July 16, 2025
Perfect for an onboard grill out, enjoy this delicious boatie hotdog bun recipe from our friends at Salish Sea Pilot... Nothing says summer like hotdogs on the barbecue. And nothing turns a fine hotdog into a gourmet delight…
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Destinations: Hotspots on the Sunshine Coast
June 26, 2025
Enjoy our latest Destinations column courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about what makes cruising the Sunshine Coast so incredible. Boaters planning a trip to Desolation Sound often ask us to suggest anchorages…
West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18
June 2, 2025
If you're considering a cruise down the West Coast of Vancouver Island, check out this presentation by Salish Sea Pilot's Jim Burgoyne and Lynne Picard on June 18 at Port Sidney Marina from 4-6 p.m. In their talk, Jim and…
In The Galley: Silom’s Buttermilk Biscuits
May 5, 2025
Enjoy this delectable boaty biscuit recipe from our friends at Salish Sea Pilot... One of the highlights for our grandchildren aboard Silom is our traditional breakfast of homemade hot chocolate with fresh hot biscuits…
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Destinations: Ghosts of Yorke Island
March 21, 2025
Enjoy our latest installment courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a unique island along the Inside Passage with an fascinating history. Port Neville was our destination when we left Port McNeill on a morning…
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Unlocking Seattle’s Back Door
February 21, 2025
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot’s Jim Burgoyne, we take a trip through the Ballard Locks.
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Destinations: Warming Up to Glacier Bay
December 3, 2024
In our latest Destinations piece courtesy of Salish Sea Pilot's Jim Burgoyne, we take a ride through the wonders of Glacier Bay, Alaska. Lynne was on the phone with our banker, discussing our modest investments, as we…
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Destinations: Cozying up to Waiatt Bay
October 2, 2024
Enjoy our latest installment from Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about a favorite anchorage on British Columbia's Quadra Island. With unsettled weather in our late-season forecast, we wanted a sheltered place to drop the…
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Destinations: Stuff Happens in Foggy Bay, Alaska
August 27, 2024
In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com, Lynne Picard describes how situations can quickly take a turn for the worse—you just have to keep calm. There were high fives all around as we dropped…
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Destinations: Top Spots in the Gulf Islands
July 26, 2024
In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com‘s Lynne Picard, we discover many of the best stops in the Gulf Islands. British Columbia’s Gulf Islands rank as a major destination for both US and…