For blog followers in the Pacific Northwest who read 48° North sailing magazine, you’ve probably noticed a bit of my work appearing in the mag lately.…
From stormy Ucluelet to enchanting Hot Springs Cove
Shortly after arriving in Barkley Sound, I took my usual long hard look at the weather and began to notice a string of intense lows…
5 Favorites: Cruising Towns
This is the sixth in our ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics including memorable anchorages, marina showers, cruise-in breweries, parks of the…
At home among friends in British Columbia
After a quick jaunt through the dense, electric-green forest on Portland Island, we came to a grassy clearing that sloped quickly down to the sea. I laid my…
Exploring the magically serene Octopus Islands
Raising the oars from the water, I let the dinghy ghost ahead over a flat pane of clear, greenish-hued water. A bald eagle wheeled above…
Seclusion abounds in the offseason at Cabbage Island
The sun burst through the clouds as we motor-sailed into a strong current between tiny islets in the Gulf Islands. Once clear of the islands and…
Ladysmith, BC makes for an ideal stop in the Gulf Islands
Approaching the guest dock at Ladysmith Community Marina, I could quickly tell that very little room was available for our 40-foot sailboat. And seeing that it…