Double Take’s blue and white spinnaker filled just seconds before the starting horn for Leg 9 from Victoria to Nanaimo sounded off Clover Point. Off…
Interesting Anchorages: Esquimalt Harbor’s hidden beauty, history and beer
When we dropped the hook south of Cole Island in the northwestern corner of Esquimalt Harbor and took stock of our surroundings, it was hard to believe we…
Van Isle 360 Race Report: Johnstone Strait is an amazing place
Since leaving Campbell River, the Van Isle 360 fleet has worked its way through Seymour Narrows and Johnstone Strait to Telegraph Cove during legs three,…
Our first Swiftsure
Crouching on the foredeck under our full spinnaker as we crossed the finish line in Victoria Harbor, I tussled Porter’s blond hair and said, “We…
Race Report: Round Saltspring 2015
From fickle breezes to helpful currents, the 42nd annual Round Saltspring Race was an event to remember. And the story of the day may have…
It’s great to be aboard!
With the spring boating season thoroughly upon us and summer hot on its heels, there is a palpable excitement in the air among boaters in…
Change, an inevitable and exciting part of the cruising life
Sweeping up into the sky, a large white cloud in the distance swirled and changed as we played on the beach at Jones Island last…
Lessons learned during a routine plumbing project
Tales of maintenance aboard Yahtzee rarely make it to the blog because, well, they’re really just not that exciting. But it’s important for those following…
How we turn mundane tasks into family adventures while cruising
Since we don’t have a car or bikes, people often wonder how we get around and do day-to-day things ashore like taking the boys to…
Hurry up and live: Cruising at our own pace has its rewards
Long shadows cast throughout the cove as Porter and I walked hand in hand back towards our kayak. With bursts of energy he’d climbed rocks,…