Cutts Island memories
Cutts Island evokes memories of deserted tropical isles and summertime beach parties. This lovely little Carr Inlet islet offers all those things and more.
marine features
Narrow escape at Patos Island
Kallisto’s remarkable escape from disaster at Patos Island is a warning to us all to consider what can go wrong and how prepared we are if it does.
Transiting Seymour Narrows
On that day in 1958 it was the largest non-nuclear man-made explosion in history and it tamed the twin peaks of Ripple Rock. The maritime hazard had taken a high toll on shipping and claimed many lives. The rapids at flow are still a handful for any vessel.
The restoration of Tod Inlet
Lovely Tod Inlet undergoes an environmental facelift to remove industrial pollutants and repair the natural habitat and make the anchorage safer for boaters.
Eastsound feels bigger than it is
Sitting on the brink of solitude, the community of Eastsound at the head of East Sound which slices Orcas Island virtually in half, has a Gotham feel. Though perhaps we have just been on the boat too long.
Cult of Pirates Cove
Pirates Cove was a haunt for the notorious Brother XII, a cult leader with thousands of followers seeking spiritual enlightenment. Today, the cove has a cultish following among family cruisers.
Those Roscoe Bay jitters
Once inside Roscoe Bay, you might want to stay forever, especially if you lose your tide tables.
Tucked away in Octopus Islands
The popular Discovery Islands’ anchorages of Octopus Islands and Waiatt Bay offer peaceful, protected moorage. A perfect destination while exploring Okisollo Channel
Eagle Harbor’s easy life
Eagle Harbor’s reputation for being a stress-free moorage might lose some of its polish this summer when the city dock undergoes reconstruction, reducing moorage choices and forcing cruisers to pull up dinghies on shore. But life could be more difficult.
Timeout in Shoal Bay
It’s hard to imagine what Shoal Bay was like back in its heyday as home to one of the largest towns on the BC coast. Now it is just a lovely anchorage with spectacular views and the occasional music festival.
