SeaSnaps Sighted

Yesterday in Ganges Harbour at the government docks I spotted the SeaSnaps boat. Maria is one of the few local marine photographers, and although I’ve never met her, I’ve seen her work often in Pacific Yachting Magazine and elsewhere. That boat sure is...

New Bow Light

Not a lot of tripping or other progress to report lately… lots of work calls, it’s gray here, and one of the dogs hasn’t been feeling well. But I did find time to replace the original bow light, which had succumbed to corrosion in such a way that the...

James Bay, Prevost Island

A sunny afternoon, a few stolen hours, and we had a chance to explore James Bay on Prevost Island, where there is one of several areas waiting to become Gulf Islands National Park. With a low and rising tide, we pulled up on the gravel and shell beach at the head of...

Arbutus at Dusk

An arbutus tree on Goat Island in Ganges Harbour, during a brief trip around the harbour right at dusk. There were lots of jellyfish off the NW end of Goat Island, and a harbour seal made a brief cameo. The marinas are still full of big yachts, and I realized as I...

New Sun Pad

A quick trip around Scott Point through Captain Passage was an opportunity to shoot some photos myself, for the first time from the boat, and to make a few additions and adjustments.Finally figured out a way to cover the back “deck” with a nice pad…. It is quite soft and comfortable, especially for the dogs, and wipes clean easily, while still allowing access to the stowage below.The main reason for the pad is to give the dogs a place to feel comfortable, and a short cruise around Long Harbour confirmed its suitability.Pulled up the beach, I had the opportunity to make a few adjustments.

A Sunday Morning Cruise

A beautiful Sunday morning trip! 18 NM more, and still on the first 24l tank of fuel. 16 kts maximum with 2 aboard. See the Flickr photos for seals at Atkins Reef and cormorants on the Ballingall Islets. Another spectacular summer day in the Gulf! (boating,...

Solo Trip

Trip number “2 and half” was solo, to the Long Harbor beach, and back during sunset. Experimented with motor trim. There are three positions on the Honda BF20. First position maximum speed according to GPS: 16 knots; second position: 17 knots; third...