Recreational Boating Mooring Buoys
Recreational Boating Mooring Buoys British Columbia’s rugged coastline—with its maze of islands, inlets, and sheltered bays—is a dream boating destination in BC. For recreational boaters, mooring buoys are a game-changer. They offer a safe and eco-friendly way to tie up overnight or for a quick stop while exploring boating BC bliss. Why Mooring Buoys Matter […]
Dogfish Bay & Wakes Cove
Dogfish Bay & Wakes Cove – A Hidden Gem for Boaters Exploring BC’s Coast If you’re looking for a quiet, scenic, and slightly off-the-beaten-path boating destination in BC, Dogfish Bay and Wakes Cove Provincial Park should be on your radar. Located on Valdes Island, this area offers a unique mix of natural beauty, marine history, […]
Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island
Monday Anchorage, Tracey Island Tucked away on the western edge of the beautiful Broughton Archipelago Marine Park, Monday Anchorage is a peaceful gem waiting to be discovered. This park is a collection of dozens of undeveloped islands and islets nestled where Knight Inlet meets the west side of Queen Charlotte Strait, near the northern tip […]
Spout Islet Cove
Spout Islet Cove, Hanson Island The anchorage location is an unnamed cove south of Spout Islet on the north side of Hanson Island, Blackfish Sound, which lies on the north side of the west end of Johnston Strait. Hanson Island offers countless islets, shorelines, nooks, and crannies to explore, beautiful natural scenery, impressive kayaking and […]
Harmony Islands Marine Park
Harmony Islands Marine Park, Sunshine Coasts One of the most attractive settings on the coast, the Harmony Islands are about 3NM up Hotham Sound, west of the gateway to Princess Louisa Inlet entrance, Jervis Inlet. Some of the deepest water on the BC coast is found here – over 2,200 feet or more than a […]
Calm Bay, Gulf Islands
Calm Bay Anchorage, Gulf Islands Large and relatively open, Calm Bay is nestled between Penelakut (formerly Kuper) and Thetis islands. It’s one of those anchorages where boaters seek shelter when cruising the Gulf Islands. The bay makes an excellent staging anchorage for transiting Dodd Narrows, only 11-miles north, or for an overnight visit. With room […]
Shoal Bay, Cordero Channel
As Shoal Bay comes into view it is hard to believe that this quiet bay, situated on the north side of East Thurlow Island, was once a busy logging and mining community. Strategically located halfway between the Dent and Green Point rapids and with few good anchorages in the area, the government floats at Shoal […]
Telegraph Harbour
Located in the heart of the Canadian Gulf Islands, Telegraph Harbour is a special place, with two marinas and the right mix of ambience, amenities, and things to do to suit your definition of contentment. The harbour is a sanctuary between Thetis and Penelakut (formally known as Kuper) Islands. Upon entering the narrow harbour keep […]
Herring Bay, Ruxton Island
If you are in search of a lovely Gulf Island anchorage with white-shell beaches and interesting weather carved sandstone formations, Herring Bay at the northwest end of Ruxton Island may be the spot you’re looking for. This cozy anchorage, with its outer limits defined by drying reefs and gorgeous view of Vancouver Island, is well […]
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, […]