Tides, Currents, and Safety: Navigating BC’s Waters with Confidence
When boating in BC, especially at popular Vancouver boating destinations, understanding tides and currents is more than just a detail — it’s essential for a safe and smooth voyage. The Pacific Northwest experiences some of the most dramatic tidal changes, with ranges from around two metres in southern BC up to over seven metres on […]
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 […]