Threading the Needle in the NW Passage
October 30, 2025
Navigating Northwest Passage Ice on One Ocean The Anacortes-based crew of One Ocean has completed the Northwest Passage since the time of this writing—the first major milestone on their 27,000-mile expedition. In fact, they…
An Accidental Jibe and Rediscovering a Passion for Sailing
February 27, 2025
Yep. It happened to me on the last night of my 22-day circumnavigation of Vancouver Island and Haida Gwaii. My confidence was high. I had just sailed with two-time solo circumnavigator, Mark Schrader (I’ll call him Schrader…
The Dreaded Lopez Channel
February 29, 2024
Making it into Fisherman Bay Takes Patience and a Sing-Song Assist

Dancing Bear Magic
November 16, 2023
A passage from Haida Gwaii to Tofino brings big winds, seas and learning opportunities.

Once adequately attired, the author was in…