Videos from our summer months spent boating in and around the Broughton Archipelago British Columbia coast
In this video, another update from our summer boating trip in early September. We anchored our boat in Glendale Cove, Knight Inlet, a stunning spot with turquoise waters and a nearby lodge offering grizzly bear tours. From our anchorage in 7-10 meters of water, we took our dinghy to the estuary to watch grizzly bears … Read more
Another update on our 2025 summer boating season. Starting at Kwatsi Bay, explored the calm waters and stunning scenery in our dinghy, capturing the bay’s beauty, nesting swallows, and a unique rock wall. We then set off for Glendale Cove, a new destination for us, cruising down Tribune Channel and into the glacier-fed Knight Inlet. … Read more
We recently left Nimmo Bay after a wonderful five-night stay, reluctantly pulling ourselves away to start heading south as the weather might soon change. In this video, I share the stunning scenery as we motored through narrow channels, carefully navigating strong tidal currents by waiting for the perfect slack tide. We left Nimmo Bay late … Read more
This summer, Anne and I embarked on an incredible boating adventure, navigating from Lund to the Broughton Archipelago and then further north to stunning Nimmo Bay. For five days, we were immersed in the beauty of this serene anchorage near the Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort. Each morning, we were greeted with a gentle fog that … 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
In this video, scenic trip views from Booker Lagoon, Cullen Harbour, Fife Sound, Penphrase Channel, entrance to Kingcome Inlet, and Moore Bay. I also point out various locations along the way that we visited last season, such as Echo Bay, Kwatsi Bay, and Simoom Sound. We run across a large flock of Western Grebes! These … Read more
In this video, we haul up the anchor next to Leone/Berry Islands and head across the far eastern end of Queen Charlotte Strait to a new-to-us anchorage called Cullen Harbour. It was a beautiful, calm morning, and the forecast looked great. We meandered through the islands of the Broughton Archipelago, admiring the gorgeous views, spotting … Read more
We are anchored in a serene cove between Berry and Leon Islands in the Broughton Archipelago, having crossed from Port McNeil a few days ago. The past couple of mornings, Ann and I have been exploring the tide pools during some remarkably low tides, with a reading of nearly 0 meters, and a high tide … Read more
We restocked and refueled, docked at North Island Marina in Port McNeill, BC. I made four trips with my folding Coleman wagon to the local grocery and supply stores, loading up our boat with everything needed for weeks of exploration. Our trusty vessel, “Vestri”, powered by a fuel-efficient 120-horsepower Ford Lehman engine, took on 250 … Read more
We spent a few days in mid-July anchored in Boughey Bay, where the thick mud and sand held our boat steady despite relentless winds of 15-20 knots, with gusts up to 30. The bay was a lively scene, with massive yachts coming and going. Although the stiff breeze made things challenging, the sun shone brightly, … Read more
We left Crawford Anchorage, planning a long day to reach our next destination of Boughey Bay, about a 6-hour trip, but Mother Nature had other plans. The first stop was the nearby Blind Channel Marina. We were instructed to dock in a relatively tight spot, and Anne handled it like a pro despite the tricky … Read more
We anchored for a few days in scenic Kwatsi Bay a couple of weeks ago. The views are stunning as steep hillsides and rock faces surround the bay. Pacific White-sided dolphins even came to visit. The only thing missing was the waterfalls. We’ve heard that, at times, the hills will be littered on all sides … Read more