Hello all, and welcome back to my blog.

January 2011 and winter has taken a hold. The last few days saw our first really cold days of the winter. A trip to the boatyard confirms that all is well so far this winter. I am always concerned about stowaways as I had a problem a couple of years ago with a family of pigeons. They were very messy with their droppings and nest building. I removed the nest, found and closed the access they had to the boat, and left the boat till spring.

Once spring arrived and the boat was uncovered, I began the arduous task of cleaning the droppings from the deck. If you look closely, you can still see the faded spots where the droppings bleached the color. Since then, I always make an effort to ensure my boat is well covered and there are no openings. I was very lucky that year that the hatches were closed or we might have had a bigger problem with droppings throughout the cabin.

In a few weeks will be the highlight of the winter boating season with the Halifax International Boat Show. It is great to get out and see all the shiny new stuff. I always manage to see my friends, old and new, checking out the show.

Halifax International Boat Show
Venue: Halifax Exhibition Park
Country: Halifax, Canada
Start Date:  03-FEB-11
End Date:  06-FEB-11

See you on the water...

Parker Hill

We are excited to announce that the website AtlanticWaterfun.com will be coming this spring. We want to bring to you a resource full of information on where to go and what to do and see around the water in Atlantic Canada.

Find out where to buy everything from a stainless steel bolt to a full size yacht. We want to help you find the adventure you are looking for. Join us often to see new updates and additions as we build our site.

With the Canada Summer Games coming to Halifax in February, the Halifax Boat Show is coming early this year. I always look forward to seeing all the new gear and boats and I always see old friends. Hope to see you there.

Halifax International Boat Show

We look forward to the boating season ahead in 2011.

See you on the water...

Parker Hill

Atlantic Canada has some of the very best water sports and activities of anywhere in the world. Sailing, kayaking, diving, rowing or just relaxing by the water, this is the place for you.

My name is Parker Hill and I will be bringing you news, views and opinions on just about everything that is fun to do in, on or beside the water in Atlantic Canada. Most of my life I have spent sailing, motoring or swimming on the waters of Halifax and the south shore of Nova Scotia. I currently sail out of Armdale Yacht Club in Halifax on a 30 foot sloop called Lassie.

I am hoping to post a new blog entry each week highlighting news or items of interest.

See you on the water,

Parker Hill