The green mountains of the Brooks Peninsula shot up into the clouds off our starboard side. In front of us, Solander Island and its rocky,…
You did what? Sailing to Barkley Sound in March
Before we reached the long ocean swell of the Pacific I could feel what was coming. The wind was going to build, the waves were going…
5 Favorites: Memorable anchorages
This is the first in an ongoing series called “5 Favorites” in which we’ll explore a range of topics such as anchorages, breweries, fun things…
Vancouver Island Recap: An unforgetable family voyage
Velella sailed neck-and-neck with us in a fresh morning breeze and abundant sunshine while we steered Yahtzee wing and wing through Race Passage. For the first time since…
Boater and surfer friendly Tofino
As we snaked our way through the shallow approaches to Tofino, boats buzzed every which way, sea planes took off and landed, and kayakers paddled…
This is cruising: Anchorage-hopping under sun and sail
When many sailors — novice and old salts alike — dream of cruising, they often picture themselves sailing from one idyllic anchorage to another on…
Finding summer around the Brooks Peninsula
When I woke in the five o’clock hour, my head stayed on the pillow but my mind was on deck — already out on the…
Not enough time in Quatsino Sound
Steep cliffs rose high above us and green trees bent over the water. Birds chirped, the faint sound of rushing water echoed and a steady…
Round the outside: Port Hardy to Sea Otter Cove
We could see the huge waves rolling over the Nahwitti Bar from a few miles out. And the closer we got, the more we rose…