Threading the Needle in the NW Passage

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

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

Making it into Fisherman Bay Takes Patience and a Sing-Song Assist

Dancing Bear Magic

A passage from Haida Gwaii to Tofino brings big winds, seas and learning opportunities.


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