Hidden in Booker Lagoon
The peaceful anchorages hidden inside Booker Lagoon offer ideal settings to get at those boat projects you’re been putting off… or not.
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Flowing into Varney Bay
The enchanting Marble River off Varney Bay is a perfect excuse for venturing north of Quatsino Narrows.
Preparing to cross Nahwitti Bar
The key to a safe crossing of Nahwitti Bar and rounding of Cape Scott is to not sail to a schedule. Patience is the best first mate.
21 nights on Van Isle’s west coast
Choosing the top anchorages on the west coast of Vancouver Island is a fool’s errand. We decided to give it a shot anyway.
So many to thank
It was a mad, mad, mad year, made special by all the people who helped us, befriended us and showed us a kindness that was magical.
Something new on the horizon
This has been such a strange year, with so much put on pause, but Jim and I have been fortunate in our little cruising guide business. We have nothing to complain about.
Treasure in the Cordero Islands
The Cordero Islands north of Desolation Sound offer a wonderfully unexpected escape from schedules, foul weather and an even more foul pandemic.
Take it slow around Van Isle
Many have apprehensions about circumnavigating Vancouver Island, but giving yourself lots of time makes for smoother sailing.
Salish Sea slowly reopens
For four months during the COVID-19 crisis we updated this post on a daily basis so readers would know the operating status of marinas and parks in British Columbia and Washington State. On July 5, we stopped updating it so we could go cruising like everyone else.
Looking to the west
With our Alaska trip now out of the question, we have turned our sights to the west coast of Vancouver Island, The prognosis is looking good.
