When last I left you, we were resupplying in Port McNeill. After that, we headed out around Malcolm Island, did a bit of fishing, and I caught a pink salmon, then crossed Queen Charlotte Strait to one of our favourite protected anchorages, Eden Pool, right by Insect Island. We spent a week there in that … Read more
In this episode, we push farther north into the beautiful Broughton Archipelago on the BC coast aboard our 1976 CHB 34 trawler Vestri. The scenery just keeps getting more spectacular as we wind our way through narrow passages and remote islands. We had our hearts set on Potts Lagoon, a classic spot known for great … 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
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
In this video, footage of our explorations of Evans Bay, Read Island, BC. In the first part, we meander along the shoreline, scouting out different potential anchorages and seeing what is on shore. In the second half, we find a beautiful, peaceful place to anchor, situated at the farthest end of the bay, up a … Read more
We spent nearly a week anchored in the peaceful Gorge Harbour, in a quiet cove with no other boats around. The weather was mixed, mostly cloudy with some sunny breaks and occasional rain, typical for the month of June. Leaving the harbor, Anne navigated through a narrow passage past stunning rock walls adorned with arbutus … Read more
The 2024/25 snowbird season rolls on! This video shows footage from our mid-November trip to the Oregon coast to witness the King Tides. Views are from Boiler Bay Wayside, Heceta Head Overlook, camped at Salmon Harbor Marina in Winchester Bay, and Shore Acres State Park. We missed out on some of the largest waves of … 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 Potts Lagoon and explore the nearby anchorages before settling in a small cove. We found a sweet little spot between Berry and Leone Islands. Our own slice of paradise. Highlights … Read more
We have enjoyed boating in Desolation Sound for the last week or so. The fall is a beautiful time to boat here, and the summer crowds have all disappeared. At Priduaex Haven, there were only a few other boats; at Walsh Cove, we were the lone boat most of the days. In this part, one … Read more
Some footage from our 6-day stay in this pretty little anchorage across the channel from the Blind Channel Resort and Marina. We thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful location and often had the whole bay to ourselves. The bay was chock full of wildlife, including seals, otters, gulls, ducks, eagles, hawks, loons, deer, colossal jellyfish, and more. … Read more
Continuing this summer’s series of boating adventures, we anchored in beautiful Waiatt Bay in the Octopus Islands Marine Park near Quadra Island, BC. The video shows views from the dinghy as we toured the little islands and coves. Then, some footage of a windy evening at anchor and the calmness of the following days. To … Read more
We left Lund Marina in early August for a few months of roaming the Discovery Islands chain between Vancouver Island and the BC mainland. The first stop sees us back over on lovely Cortes Island. We had anchored in Gorge Harbour on the southwest of the Island about two weeks ago. This time we explored … Read more
Back out on the boat for a trip to Gorge Harbour on Cortes Island near Campbell River, BC, and what a wildlife viewing treat on the way! First, we spotted too many sea lions trying to fit on a red marker buoy. And then a special show from some humpback whales, including a half dozen … Read more