From October of 2013, some tips for surviving boat guests that we've learned over the years. When I asked David if he had any advice about having guests aboard, his recommendation was “don’t.”  Which is exactly what I knew he would say.  Whether on land or on the water, guests can be stressful.  Part of this, of course, is simply because they don’t know your rhythms and routines ....

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Denny Island, The Central Coast52°08.85N, 128°05.31W Shearwater Marine Resort. Sooner or later, most boats cruising the Central Coast find themselves in Shearwater, not because of awe-inspiring landscape or historical significance; it’s quite ordinary in those regards.  But because of the services it offers along with one other key ingredient – location, location, location!  Situated two miles southeast of Lama Passage, the main route north, Shearwater lies along the...

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Shearwater Marine Resort, Denny Island.  Since meeting up with our friends on Salubrious in Ocean Falls we’ve made our way significantly north.  Our journey began a little more than two weeks ago in Shearwater where we stopped for the night to buy a few provisions.  The next morning, Thursday, we made our way to Klemtu along Finlayson Channel to fuel up and give Bill and Sylvia the opportunity...

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"Want to sail into the sunset but don't know port from starboard?  Don't worry! Now updated with the latest on boats, gear, and racing, this hands-on guide helps you chart a course to sailing success, from getting familiar with nautical terms and seamanship basics to setting sail, navigating, anchoring, and docking – even riding out a storm" (from the back cover of Sailing For Dummies, Second Edition). Written by JJ...

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From June of last year, some of our favourite anchorages along the Inside Passage. Cambria at anchor in Rebecca Spit. We all have our favourite anchorages along the way:  Places we’ve visited over the years and have formed a special affection for.  Places we feel at home.  Rebecca Spit Marine Park on southern Quadra Island would have to be Sally's. For a dog, she has good taste.  It’s...

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Dean Channel, The Central Coast 52°26.51’N, 127°19.23’W Note: There is no VHF reception inside Eucott Bay. One of the many snow-capped peaks and waterfalls along Dean Channel. With some cruising grounds, it’s all about what lies at the end of the road: a sandy beach, a waterfall, a special hike.  And with others, it’s what takes place along the way.  Cruising the Central Coast is the perfect mixture...

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Cousins Inlet, The Central Coast 52°21.15’N 127°41.90’W Approaching Ocean Falls at the head of Cousins Inlet. The Pacific Northwest is a vast cruising ground with hundreds of destinations to chose from, each one a little different than the last.  And situated at the head of Cousins Inlet, tucked away along the Central Coast of British Columbia, lies one of the more unique destinations we’ve experienced – Ocean Falls,...

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