Living Aboard a Boat The Central Coast

A (Very Good) Day in the Life

Wednesday, November 19, 2014TheCambrians

Over the last 15 years, David and I have had our fair share of exceptional days on the water, too many to mention in fact.  But we both agree that the day we discovered the western beach on Fury Island in British Columbia’s Central Coast ranks high on the list of bests.

It started with the promise of a beautiful white midden beach on the west side of Fury Island and a need to explore . . .  

One of the several white beaches on the west side of Fury Island.

David makes his approach to Fury Island by kayak.

. . . followed by the need to be silly . . . 

One of the many logs that have washed up on the beach at Fury Island.

One of the many logs that have washed up on the beach at Fury Island.

. . . and swing in the breeze.

Swinging from a tree on Fury Island.

Enjoying the view of Fitz Hugh Sound from the west side of Fury Island.

But the greatest need of all, was to take it all in.

David enjoys the view of one of the beaches on Fury Island from his new-found perch.


David takes a walk on one of the beaches on Fury Island.


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  1. AnonymousNov 22, 2014, 4:27:00 PM

    Not sure of definitions? What is a midden beach? Or rather, what makes this a midden beach and how would I recognize one?
    thanx,
    thom

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    1. TheCambriansNov 23, 2014, 6:08:00 AM

      A midden is an ancient waste dump where things like harvested shellfish were thrown out and, over thousands of years, have been broken down by the elements. Not all shell beaches are middens, though, and the best way to recognize one is if the area you're in is the ancestral land of the First Nations. In the case of Fury Cove, the continue to Owikeeno use the area to gather shellfish.

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