Rain on the Flybridge: A Cruise from Portland to Hood River
I have been fortunate enough to have spent my life on, in, and around boats. My earliest memories are of sailing with family and friends. I vividly remember playing pirate as a child aboard our family’s boat, Ariel. Today,…
Destinations: Company’s Coming, Where Do We Go?
In our latest Destinations installment courtesy of our friends at SalishSeaPilot.com, we get tips on having guests aboard and where the best places are to take them when cruising in British Columbia. Often we are asked to…
Seeking an Ancient Cedar in Watson Cove
As the early morning light filtered through the mist hovering over Lagoon Cove, a welcoming marina near the eastern entrance to British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago, I stood in the pilothouse of Arianna, my sturdy wooden…
48° North Cruising Rally Recap
Spinning on the hook, the variable breeze was light and lightly smoky. I could see friends gathered ashore. A surprise midday hoolie had blown, seemingly localized at the Bedwell Harbour Customs dock. It had momentarily…
Clearing the Hurdles Around Vancouver Island
A Circumnavigation Reinforces Cruising Confidence As a sailor in the Pacific Northwest, I’ve pursued a modest bucket list—sailing to popular destinations including Princess Louisa Inlet and Desolation Sound. But a remaining…
