The other side of Hotham Sound
This peaceful anchorage across from the popular Harmony Islands Marine Park is a getaway for those who like to sometimes do nothing.
Author: Jim Burgoyne
Buoyant at last
ou don’t have to spend a lot of time talking to Washington State Parks employees about the state of marine parks before the conversation drifts to the many mooring buoys that have failed. There’s...
Secrets of Sulphur Passage
This enchanting waterway sits near the centre of the many magical attractions in northern Clayoquot Sound.
Something new about 2022
We’ve been at this 10 years, and this was the first year we focused on just making the existing guides better rather than taking on a huge project.
Massive rogue wave
A massive ocean wave that was tracked off the west coast of Vancouver Island in 2020 is now considered the most extreme rogue wave ever recorded, according to scientists at the University of Victoria....
VIM put in receivership
The Victoria International Marina, opened in 2018 for the moorage of superyachts, has been placed in receivership. The marina was put up for sale in March. Read in the Times Colonist …
Elevating at Burgoyne Bay
Sharing a name with such a beautiful place is rather nice, but it’s the trekking that goes to your head.
10 ways we are a great gift
hristmas is fast approaching and you still haven’t got a gift for that boater on your list? Here are 10 reasons why a Salish Sea Pilot gift certificate is the perfect, easy-to-buy present for...
The accidental holiday
A frustrating delay in Nanaimo turned into one of our most relaxing holidays.
Grand reopening sale!
kay, so the details about how boaters will cross the Canadian border after Aug 9 are under a bit of fog that not even a heat dome can burn through. The announcement on July...
