Walsh Cove is a tucked-in side of a fjord called Waddington Channel that has the small Gorges Islands protecting its east side from passing boat wakes. With anchoring depths of 70 to 100 feet, this is one of the deepest anchorages that we’ve been in. With only 225 feet of anchor chain, we have littleContinue reading “Walsh Cove, West Redonda Island, B.C.”
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Haul out in Nanaimo
Its been 3 years since we last hauled out Adventure, so after some back and forth discussions, we decided that it was time. Kathy did her normal methodical pricing comparisons of the various boat yards in BC and found Stones to be responsive, located near a city center, and reasonably priced. Kathy didn’t want toContinue reading “Haul out in Nanaimo”
Things to Do at Teakerne Arm Provincial Marine Park
Teakerne Arm Provincial Marine Park is a deep inlet on West Rodonda Island in the Discovery Islands, B.C. The main draw for boaters in the summer months are the Cassel Lake waterfall and water that warms enough to swim in. The sea, like the rest of the fjords here, is deep and only has anchorableContinue reading “Things to Do at Teakerne Arm Provincial Marine Park”
Smuggler Cove, B.C.
Smuggler Cove is a tight anchorage etched into the south side of the Sechelt peninsula. It was our first stop on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. Since there isn’t much room to swing on anchor here, this B.C. marine park has stern tie pins along the shoreline rocks. The cove’s unscrupulous history as a hideawayContinue reading “Smuggler Cove, B.C.”
Moon Jellyfish Bloom
We anchored in Todd Inlet on Vancouver Island so we could walk to Butchart Gardens. We saw there were a lot of moon jellyfish in the inlet, but awoke one morning to a full bloom! It really was a magical moment for me.
The Mysterious Dissapperance Of Kathleen O’Neil
What fears do you have when hiking alone in the PNW?
Princess Louisa Inlet
Princess Louisa Inlet in British Columbia is hidden behind a maze of zig-zagging fjords and tidal rapids. Many people cruising these BC waters their entire lives have not traveled here because it’s so “out of the way.” The cautionary stories of transiting the Malibu Rapids also help to keep nervous yachties from the endeavor. ButContinue reading “Princess Louisa Inlet”
Wallace Island, B.C.
Lion’s Mane Jellyfish
I’ve had lots of life-first encounters here in the Pacific Northwest (PNW), one of these is Lion’s Mane Jellyfish. These jellies like colder water and are rarely seen below 42 degrees latitude on the US West Coast. The northern border of California is at 42 degrees, so that is probably why I’ve not seen thisContinue reading “Lion’s Mane Jellyfish”
Power lines
We have to go under a fair amount of power lines on our passages. We don’t like it. We’re constantly checking the height on the chart, and as we look forward we often wonder if the power lines are sagging a bit since the last time the chart was updated. I find that I tendContinue reading “Power lines”