Navigation in the Fog
Even though the back of your neck might prickle and the hairs rise up at the sight of fog creeping across the horizon, there is no need to be overly concerned about navigation or running onto the rocks or other vessels. GPS, chartplotter, AIS and radar help address these issues. It’s more an issue about […]
Alert Bay, Cormorant Island
Alert Bay, Cormorant Island A Walk Through Namgis Culture Alert Bay on Cormorant Island, located on the northeastern side of Vancouver Island, is attractive to boaters as an opportunity to go ashore and stretch their sea legs, or load up with provisioning as they travel en route to points north or returning home. For […]
Flags, Ensigns, and Burgees – Getting it Right
Flags, Ensigns, and Burgees Getting it right. Flags and pennants tell a story to those who observe them, so a code of conduct or etiquette has been developed over the years to determine how flags and pennants should be properly flown. Here are eight simple tips on the proper way to display flags, ensigns, […]
Walsh Cove Marine Park
Walsh Cove is one of the many marine parks that British Columbia has to offer. The park can be found north of Desolation Sound on the northeast end of West Redonda Island about one nautical mile from the northern end of Waddington Channel. Established in 1989 and has a total of 39 hectares of upland […]
Tod Inlet
Tod Inlet A visit to the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia would not be complete without a visit to beautiful Tod Inlet. It’s a well-hidden hideaway off southern Sannich Inlet that offers boaters far more than just access to the fabulous floral displays of the world famous Butchart Gardens. The first bright to port […]
Museums of British Columbia’s Central Coast
Museums of British Columbia’s Central Coast One of the enjoyable aspects of cruising the waters of British Columbia is seeing and learning about the area’s art, culture, and history. Nowhere is this truer than the north Vancouver Island area on the central coast of British Columbia. These are just a few of the most interesting […]
Tips for Better Boating Photos
Want your boating photos to be the ones that everyone wants to see? The ones that look crisp, colorful, and really convey the sense of “being there”? Here are a few tips for better boating photos Keep the camera lens clean. Probably the simplest thing to do, and it will have an enormous impact […]
Casting-off and Enjoying the Cruising Life
“We’ll leave when everything on the “to-do-list” is completed.” Sometimes that’s easier said than done. All some individuals do is work on their boat, but it never leave the dock. They have dreams of cruising B.C.’s Coast but they spend every free moment onboard working on their beloved boat trying to make it perfect. Should […]
Boating with Guests
For a successful experience boating with guests, whether for a short tour of local waters or for an extended multiple-night excursion, managing expectations and fostering communication are important factors. It’s important to be clear with guests about the limitations of boat travel, and to keep expectations reasonable. Share the itinerary and activities with guests well […]
Ganges, Saltspring Island, B.C.
There are many peaceful seaside communities in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands, but there is only one place that honestly can be called a “village”, and that place is Ganges. The commercial hub of Saltspring Island, this pedestrian oriented, free-spirited, and eclectic seaside community is perfect for visitors setting off on foot. Boardwalks bedecked with flower […]