Our recent 9-night cruise with the Bellingham Yacht Club through the Broughtons was nothing short of spectacular. This journey through some of British Columbia’s most stunning and remote waters offered a perfect blend of camaraderie, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable experiences. Here’s a look at our route and the highlights from each stop along the way.
Today’s journey from Waddington Bay to Mound Island was a tranquil yet foggy passage, testing both our patience and navigational skills. With visibility reduced to almost nothing, we relied heavily on our charts, radar, AIS, and autopilot to guide us the 13 miles to our destination. This brought our overall trip to an impressive 606
Today’s leg of our adventure took us from the cozy confines of Sullivan Bay to the tranquil waters of Waddington Bay, covering a total of 31 miles and bringing our trip total to an impressive 592 miles. As we embarked on this journey, we were greeted by the dynamic and ever-changing conditions that make boating
First I should add a link to yesterdays post at Sutherland Bay with the bears. For some reason facebook blocked that post and didn’t allow me to post it to my own facebook feed. https://shipslog.stedman.us/2024/08/day-20-southerland-bay-and-bears/ Day 21 on this adventure. Our adventure continued today with a short yet eventful 16.5-mile trip from Sutherland Bay to
Our recent trip from Turnbull Cove to Sutherland Bay was a short yet mesmerizing journey through the heart of the Broughtons. This region, known for its rugged beauty and untamed wilderness, never fails to captivate with its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife. Todays route of 19.2 miles. As we set out, our route took us
Today marked a brief but enjoyable leg of our adventure as we traveled from Claydon Bay to Turnbull Cove, covering just 5.3 miles. Despite the short distance, the day was filled with serene moments and the steady hands of Marcia at the helm. The reason for Marcia taking charge of the entire journey was that
Today’s journey from Echo Bay, BC, to Claydon Bay in Grappler Sound added another 29 miles to our trip, bringing the total to 519 miles. The day began on a high note as we spotted a humpback whale while pulling our shrimp traps first thing in the morning. It’s always a thrill to witness these
Today, we finally got around to swapping out the failing lights in the hallway of our Bayliner 4788. These replacements have been on our to-do list since before our trip, and the perfect opportunity presented itself this rainy afternoon here at Claydon Bay in Grappler Sound, nestled within the Broughton Archipelago. The original lights were
Our stay at Echo Bay Marina, nestled on the north side of Gilford Island in the Broughton Archipelago, has been nothing short of enchanting. From the lively potluck dinners with our yacht club group to the unexpected live music performances on the docks, Echo Bay has offered us a warm, welcoming atmosphere amid the rugged
Our journey through the Broughton Archipelago brought us to the serene and secluded Echo Bay Marina, situated on the north side of Gilford Island at the east end of Cramer Passage. The marina, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the islands, offered a perfect retreat for our two-night stay. Here is route to get here
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