Ever Sunnier: The Proven Viability of Solar Boating
Solar boating is an interesting combination of powerboating and sailing, but I think it has more in common with sailing… when there’s wind, at least. While it shares the comfort, lack of exertion, and simplicity of…
Hikes for Boaters: 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 beautiful islands, the vast array of marine parks, and the wealth of opportunities for boaters,…
Together Adventures: Family Cruising Near and Far
Over the years of cruising with our children, I’ve had a number of people contact me for advice about starting out cruising as a family, especially in the Pacific Northwest. I’m happy to oblige and provide relevant…
The author: Dennis Bottemiller
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Three Sheets Northwest: Nature vs Nurture
We moved carefully through the islets and jagged rocks that formed the channel into Walters Cove. Running aground in this remote corner on the northwest coast of Vancouver Island would be a disaster. As raindrops dripped…
#TBT: Echoes of a Homesteading Past on Jedediah Island
In our latest Throwback Thursday we visit a favorite British Columbia Marine Provincial Park—Jedediah Island. Every time we drop the hook at Jedediah Island, we dream about leaving the modern world behind to try our hand at…
Destinations: Top Spots in the Gulf Islands
In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com‘s Lynne Picard, we discover many of the best stops in the Gulf Islands. British Columbia’s Gulf Islands rank as a major destination for both US and…
#TBT: Anchoring Etiquette
In our latest Throwback Thursday, 48° North editor Andy Cross gives his tips for being a good neighbor when picking that all important spot to drop the hook. Whether it’s the most popular bay in the San Juan Islands, a quiet…
North of the Strait of Georgia and Desolation…Destinations: Embracing Tracy Arm
In our latest destinations installment courtesy of SalishSeaPilot.com‘s Jim Burgoyne, we discover the magic of Southeast Alaska's Tracy Arm. Our crew was new to chasing glaciers, of course, but our expectations were not so…
