This summer, we embarked on an unforgettable 39-day boating adventure through some of British Columbia’s most stunning coastal regions: Desolation Sound, the Discovery Islands, and the Broughton Archipelago. With our vessel stocked and spirits high, we set sail eager to immerse ourselves in the natural beauty and abundant wildlife these areas have to offer. Desolation
39-Day Canadian Boating Adventure: A Journey Through British Columbia’s Waters Our 39-day adventure through the waterways of British Columbia was nothing short of spectacular. Covering a total of 1069 miles, we explored stunning harbors, quiet coves, and lively marinas. Here’s a summary of each stop on our trip, with links to the full blog posts
Journey from Tribune Bay to Nanaimo After a serene night anchored at Tribune Bay, we set out on the next leg of our adventure, heading towards Nanaimo. The waters were calm as we made our way, with only a few small waves gently rocking the boat, making for a peaceful journey across the Strait of
Today, we made our way from the Octopus Islands to Browns Bay Marina on Vancouver Island, a familiar destination that holds special memories for us. The 19-mile journey was smooth and scenic, with the beauty of the British Columbia waterways as our constant companion. As we approached Browns Bay, a sense of déjà vu set
From Shoal Bay to Octopus Islands: A Perfect Day on the Water Today’s journey took us from the peaceful harbor of Shoal Bay, BC, to the enchanting Octopus Islands, a hidden gem nestled in the heart of British Columbia’s coastal waters. Covering 27 miles, our adventure brought our total trip to an impressive 755 miles
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
This last week I had the opportunity to replace or failed shower drain. I learned more about the plumbing on the 4788 that I guess I ever wanted to know. Of course the obvious that we all know is that we have a black water tank to hold the sewage, and all of the gray
When you picture a three-week yacht trip through the San Juan Islands in Washington State, the first images that might come to mind are serene waters, endless sunshine, and lazy afternoons spent in swim suits working on a perfect tan. However, the reality of our current journey has been quite the opposite. Instead of basking
Sailing Through the San Juans: A Journey to Jones Island After a delightful weekend with the yacht club, we set our sights on our next destination: Jones Island. The short 12-mile journey from Lopez Island brought our total distance traveled to 52 miles. Tonight marks our sixth night on this incredible adventure. Jones Island State
After recent starting issues with the 25hp Yamaha outboard on the dinghy we decided it was time to replace it. The old outboard was almost 25 years old and finally getting too much to keep running. With the new Honda we should be good for a while now. We were fortunate to find someone who
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