Montague, Galiano Island: Three Mooring Options in One Harbour
For several thousand years, before recreational boaters discovered its nearly landlocked shelter, Galiano Island’s Montague Harbour was used regularly by Coastal Salish First Nation people as a fishing encampment. Today, beautiful Montague Harbour, located in the heart of the Gulf Islands, is one of the most popular cruising destinations. Many centuries worth of discarded […]
HOW TO: BOATER’S BEST FRIEND
Most dogs take to boating easily, while some require a little coaxing. Here are a few tips and tricks to make boating with your pup the best experience possible. Swimming Lessons Long before you embark on a boating trip with your pooch you should know if she or he can swim and whether they […]
A special family story with the Hanse 370
Kirk, Melissa and Gemma Watson are an exceptional sailing family from Australia. As Kirk is visually impaired his vision is now just a slight light perception. However he remained a passionate sailor and competed at nine Sydney to Hobarts and four Sydney to Southport races: “I forget I can’t see when I’m sailing and do […]
Whale Watching : Tricks & Tips
How To: Orca and Whale Watching in the Salish Sea Our Salish Sea Orcas are a fascinating bunch and when we are lucky enough to watch them from our boats it is always a delight. Everyone knows Orcas are beautiful, graceful creatures — intelligent and storied hunters of the deep. But did you know that […]
Boatbuilder Award 2018 Hanse Yachts AG
Hanse Yachts took home the Boatbuilder Award 2018, which took place on 11th of December 2018 at the Royal Thames Yacht Club in London. The Hanse Yachts Aktiengesellschaft from Greifswald including the brands Hanse, Dehler, Varianta, Moody, Privilège, Sealine and Fjord, was awarded by “Sailing Today” within the British Yachting Awards in the category “Boatbuilder […]