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
We had a great little stay in the Muirhead Islands at the end of Drury Inlet, but with rain on the way we decided it was time to move on. The day started calm, and we made good time heading out, threading a really narrow passage at high tide to reach a quiet anchorage inside … Read more
We’ve just left Port McNeill after resupplying at the marina for a couple of nights and are heading back into the Broughtons. We’re coming into Blackfish Sound now with sunny weather forecast for the next week or so, which is a nice change after all the clouds and rain lately. The water is calm, clouds … Read more
In the last video, we came up to Forward Harbour from Campbell River and anchored in Douglas Bay all by ourselves. The weather out in Johnstone Strait was pretty rough with winds of 20 to 30 knots, so we decided to stay put. More boats joined us seeking refuge as it got windier out there. … 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
As winter approaches on the coast of British Columbia, Canada, full-time RV living demands preparation to stay warm, dry, and comfortable through the cold, wet months ahead. Whether you’re a seasoned snowbird or new to coastal winter RVing, these videos offer tips to help you (and your rig) survive when the temperature drops. In this … Read more
In this update video, I share some of the reasons why we’re not heading down south snowbirding this season, and I check on the boat at the storage yard in Lund. We’ll be staying at Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River this winter. I’ll continue to publish videos about RVing, but not RV travel-related ones … 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
Last week, I faced a nagging toothache while anchored at Evans Bay, Read Island. The pain worsened, so we navigated through rough waters down the Sutil Channel, around Cape Mudge, and into Campbell River. We docked at Discovery Harbor Marina for a night, where I visited a dentist who recommended extracting the troublesome tooth. With … Read more
We have left the Broughtons and are returning to the lower Discovery Islands and Desolation Sound for September. Temps will be warmer, and there should be less fog and cloudy days. This video features footage from a long 8-hour day cruising Vestri down most of Johnstone Strait. We took advantage of mostly benign sea conditions, … Read more
Another video update from our 2024 boating season here on the south coast of British Columbia. This time, we will travel from an anchorage in the Broughton Archipelago Marine Park across Blackfish Sound and over to Port McNeill on Vancouver Island. We overnighted at the North Island Marina, within walking distance of a grocery store, … Read more