October 2013 Blog Archive
A Haunting at Point Sur
Wed, Oct 30, 2013
Happy Halloween! Last year we explored several haunted lighthouses along the East Coast of the United States but this year we are traveling to the West Coast to visit the Point Sur Lighthouse in Point Sur, California! Are you ready for a great scare? Read More
Visiting Salmon Arms, British Columbia!
Tue, Oct 29, 2013
We're escaping the Florida heat this weekend and visiting our dealer Boathouse Marine and Leisure in Salmon Arm, British Columbia! Salmon Arm is a beautiful destination located in the Shuswap Lakes Region of British Columbia. While we're there we wil... Read More
Grilled Sea Scallop Skewers
Mon, Oct 28, 2013
We have found the perfect recipe, Grilled Sea Scallop Skewers with Creamy Hot Pepper and Garlic Vinaigrette with Toasted Breadcrumbs. They are super easy to make, and packed with flavor! For presentation purposes serve over a bed of baby spinach. Read More
Cruising to Portland, Ontario!
Sat, Oct 26, 2013
We're taking a trip to Canada this week to visit our dealer, Bayview Yacht Harbor in Portland, Ontario! While we are visiting, we will learn about the history of the piano at the Canadian Piano Museum, wander through Spindle Tree Gardens, and take a ... Read More
Boating is Bigger in Texas
Thu, Oct 24, 2013
There is a well known saying that states, "everything is bigger in Texas," and boating is certainly not an exception! This week we're jumping on our boats and setting out to explore Texas's lakes, rivers, and streams! Read More
The Lighthouses of New York
Tue, Oct 22, 2013
Our journey on the East Coast of the United States continues in today's tour of New York lighthouses! There are more than 30 lighthouses in the state of New York but today we will be touring a few of our favorites: Horseshoe Reef Lighthouse, Statue o... Read More
Shrimp Scampi in a Flash
Thu, Oct 17, 2013
The next time you're in a rush to prepare dinner, try out this simple recipe for delicious shrimp scampi! Even though it tastes great using either freshly frozen shrimp, or fresh shrimp, we always recommend using the freshest shrimp you can find. If ... Read More
The Sea Urchin
Wed, Oct 16, 2013
The sea urchin is also known as a sea hedgehog because their bodies are small, globular and spiny! They are found in varying colors of black, purple, red, blue, green and olive! The sea urchin feeds mostly on algae, and are prey to sea otters, wolf e... Read More
Adventuring the Sea with Awilda the Pirate
Mon, Oct 14, 2013
Today we're taking a closer look into the life of Awilda, a female Scandinavian pirate! Despite several tales involving Awilda and her friends, many historical scholars question whether or not she existed. Her story begins during the 5th-Century in S... Read More
Alcatraz Lighthouse
Thu, Oct 10, 2013
After we were done visiting our dealer Marine Specialties, we decided to take a trip to the Alcatraz Lighthouse in California! Alcatraz Island was first explored by Juan de Ayala who arrived in the San Francisco Bay in 1775. He named the island, "Isl... Read More
Marine Specialties
Mon, Oct 07, 2013
This week we are gearing up for a trip to the west coast to visit our dealer Marine Specialties located in Sparks, Nevada! Sparks is a great town nestled along the Truckee River of Nevada. While we are there we will explore a farmers market, enjoy a ... Read More