We left our snug four-night anchorage in Malaspina Inlet by the Cochrane Islands on another sunny BC coast day. On a spectacular August 24th with light wind and long views of the mountains, we steamed into Desolation Sound and all the way up Pendrell Sound for the first time. It is supposed to have some … Read more
On August 20th, we left Lund after checking on our fifth wheel trailer and took the pickup truck for a much-needed drive to Powell River and back. After three months boating up to the Broughtons, we were back at our Lund home base. Coming down from the Blind Channel area, we had first stopped in … Read more
It’s mid-August, and we’ve been tucked into a quiet little anchorage called Crawford next to Erasmus Island near Blind Channel for about five days. The weather’s been sunny and warm, a nice change from up in the Broughtons, and we’ve mostly had the place to ourselves. We’ve seen sea otters, a couple of sea lions, … Read more
In this video, we head out for the season from our home base in Lund, BC. First stop is Gorge Harbour to make sure the anchoring gear is working well after I overhauled the windlass this spring. Then over to Campbell River’s Fisherman’s Wharf Marina for what turned into a 1-week stay on the dock. … Read more
We’ve just wrapped up our five-month winter stay at Thunderbird RV Resort in Campbell River on Vancouver Island, and I wanted to share a quick review. It’s one of our favorite spots. We’ve spent many summers here over the years, and the off-season is especially peaceful with friendly neighbors. We had a great site right … Read more
On a lovely March day, Anne and I took a thrilling ride aboard an iconic De Havilland Beaver floatplane out of Campbell River, BC. Located on Tyee Spit, CorilAir offers ride-alongs aboard its historic mail flight, with stops at several remote little post offices scattered across the scenic Discovery Islands. This past December, CorilAir offered … Read more
Happy New Year! In this video, a look back at my favorite photo shots of 2025. It was another fantastic year of RVing and boating adventures, and I am looking forward to more in 2026. Cheer! Ray LYRV&B Monthly Newsletter LYRB&B Travel Blog Archive
Various landscape and wildlife footage from an enjoyable Christmas Day 2025 walk on beautiful Vancouver Island. We left our winter home in Thunderbird RV Park on the Tyee Spit in Campbell River and travelled about a 1/2 hour down the coast. First stop, Miracle Beach Provincial Park, followed by Oyster Bay Shoreline Park. It was … Read more
We’re back in the RV. Our boat was hauled out a few days ago. The summer boating season on the BC coast has wound down a bit early this year. As October approached, the weather had turned very fall-like, with lots of rain, wind, and temperatures dropping. So, it was time to get the boat … Read more
It’s mid-September now, and we’re kicking off the last leg of our boating season with a trip into Desolation Sound Marine Park, our go-to spot for the past couple of Septembers. After the summer rush, this place really empties, leaving tons of room in the anchorages and that peaceful vibe we love. Desolation Sound Marine … Read more
In this video, I share footage from our boat journey back from the Broughtons to our base in Lund. Starting in foggy Glendale Cove, we navigated through thick fog and calm waters down the Johnstone Strait to Forward Harbor, where the weather cleared into a sunny day. We stopped at Blind Channel Marina for fuel, … Read more
In the last video, we were anchored in the Broughton Archipelago on the BC coast near Madrona Island. We enjoyed a mix of rainy and sunny days, and when calm, warm weather arrived, we decided to head north to Nimmo Bay, the farthest north we’ve ever gone in our boat. A bucket list location for … Read more
This video starts out at Port McNeill Harbor, where we’ve been docked for a week due to strong winds and rainstorms, giving us time to restock groceries and water for another two to three weeks in the Broughton Archipelago. Despite the windy conditions, we enjoy watching the bustling harbor from the fly bridge, filled with … Read more
We’ve just docked at Port McNeill’s public marina after a more fantastic few days exploring the coastal waters of the Broughtons. With North Island Marina full, we snagged a slip in the Port McNeill public marina to resupply water and food and hunker down for some incoming windy weather. Our recent journey started in serene … Read more
Anne and I just wrapped up a serene couple of days anchored in the tranquil waters of Moore Bay, just a stone’s throw from Simoom Sound where we dropped anchor last year. This time, we pushed a bit further north, setting our sights on the legendary Kingham Inlet, a place steeped in history and natural … Read more