Sampaguita’s Shakedown Around Van Isle
Sampaguita, a 1985 Pacific Seacraft Flicka 20, auspiciously dropped anchor in La Paz, Mexico, on New Year’s Eve of 2023, after leaving Port Townsend, Washington, on August 22. She moved on to the Marquesas in the spring of…
Close to the Water: Opening Day
Opening Day means different things for different sailors. For some, it means practicing maneuvers and parading past judges while steering in formation. For others, it’s a sailboat race that starts the spring series. Since I…
#TBT: Grasshopper to the San Juans
In our latest Throwback Thursday, we follow the Rooks brothers on an adventure to the San Juan Islands in a decidedly unique cruising craft. After spending a year-and-a-half living in Vancouver, British Columbia, I moved…
Swimmable Saltwater from Puget Sound to Alaska
The author and his son, Porter, enjoy a swim in…
Destinations: Hotspots on the Sunshine Coast
Enjoy our latest Destinations column courtesy of Lynne Picard of SalishSeaPilot.com about what makes cruising the Sunshine Coast so incredible. Boaters planning a trip to Desolation Sound often ask us to suggest anchorages…
#TBT: Brush Up on Your Anchoring Etiquette
The summer cruising season is here, and in our latest Throwback Thursday we provide some tips and reminders for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s the most popular bay…
"Sometimes, adventure is best…
Hikes for Boaters: More Gulf Islands
The Canadian Gulf Islands are just across the border from the San Juans and are similar in many respects—in the large number of islands, the many marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boaters, including hiking.…
Kirin deep in boat schooling in…
West Coast of Vancouver Island Cruising Seminar with Salish Sea Pilot Coming June 18
If you're considering a cruise down the West Coast of Vancouver Island, check out this presentation by Salish Sea Pilot's Jim Burgoyne and Lynne Picard on June 18 at Port Sidney Marina from 4-6 p.m. In their talk, Jim and…
