Scented Candles Create Toasty Cabins

  You know those mornings on your boat when there's a brrrr in the air? If you don't have a heater on your boat, you're considering staying in bed the rest of the day. Or if you do have a heater, maybe you don't really want to turn it on.  But, darn, it’s cold.
   Here’s a solution that I’ve found works really well. But you have to pay attention.
   First, get a candle that comes in a tin container with a lid. I buy mine at TJ Maxx, but you can find them at just about any discount and department store. Be sure to check out the scent so you know you can live with it.

    Then, on those cold mornings on the hook or at the dock, light the candle and let it do its work. In five to ten minutes, your boat should be warmed.  If your boat’s on the bigger side, use a couple of candles.
    Warning! Only do this when you’re on the boat and you’re awake. Only light the candle in a place that won’t get bumped into or shoved. And never, ever, ever have the candle lit when you’re boat is on the move. Even in flat water. All it takes is one jarring movement and that candle flying across your boat’s cabin can become the start of fiery nightmare.
    Instead. Light your candle and let it warm your cabin so it feels like a toasty nest. Then, blow it out and put the tin lid back on the container.
   I hope this hint sweetens your cruising experience. Fair winds!

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