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The Best Portable Washers for Boat or RV Living
Choosing the right machine is only half the battle. To truly protect the environment, you need to be mindful of what goes into the machine. On this post, I’ve curated a collection of high-quality, safe essentials that focus on recognizable, clean ingredients—whether it's for your home, your boat, or you ...
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How to Get Your Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV) Captain’s License
With my Captain's License, my love for boating has reached a new level, and I'm thrilled to connect it with my expertise as a registered dietitian and master personal trainer. Whether I'm navigating the Puget Sound or dreaming of cruising the Great Loop, the invigorating experience of life on the water h ...
A Boater's Guide to Canada & U.S. Customs (NEXUS & CBP ROAM)
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
US to Canada by Boat: Essential Border Requirements for Dogs and Cats
Follow along with us, Captain Maria, and my husband George aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear"! We're exploring the stunning San Juan Islands and bringing you along for the adventure. As a registered dietitian and master personal trainer, I have a private practice in Sammamish, Washington, where I ...
U.S. Boater's Guide: San Juans to Canadian Waters and Back
#CBSA #CBP #BorderCrossing #Customs #ReportingRequirements #PleasureBoating #BoatingLife #MarineLaw #CruisingExemption #BoatingTips #GulfIslands #SanJuanIslands #PNWBoating #CanadaBorder ...
Wave Mechanics & Anchorage Comfort
I'm Captain Maria, and I'm joined by my husband, George, aboard our 30' Tollycraft, "Little Bear," as we explore the stunning San Juan Islands and beyond. I'm a registered dietitian and master personal trainer with a private practice in Sammamish, Washington. I combine my passion for boating wit ...
Why Every Boater Needs a DAN Membership
With my Captain's License, my love for boating has reached a new level, and I'm thrilled to connect it with my expertise as a registered dietitian and master personal trainer. I've often found that the invigorating experience of being on a boat, whether exploring the Puget Sound or dreaming of the next destin ...




