Winter Cove, Saturna Island

Winter Cove

We had planned to visit Winter Cove a couple of years ago, but a storm system moved in and we changed our plans choosing to wait out the storm in Montague Harbour, Galiano Island. So, we were both excited when we were able to spend a few days in Winter Cove in May of this year. Saturna [...]

Roscoe Bay Bran Muffins

muffin

One cold, rainy morning in Roscoe Bay in Desolation Sound, we knew that a group of young kayakers that we had befriended were going to depart for the next leg of their trip.

10 Tips to Keep You Off The Rocks

Boat meets rock, Little Bull Passage

Two sailboats from our marina are currently on the hard after running into rocks. One boat is expected to be out of the water for 2 1/2 months and the owner has not revealed the estimated cost of the repair. The other boat owner was told yesterday that repairs will take six months at an [...]

Sidney Spit Marine Park

Sidney Spit Marine Park

The Easter weekend in April marked our first sailing trip of the season. A 4 1/2 hour motor-sail was a a gentle introduction to the boating season. Because we live aboard, we don’t have to worry about forgetting to bring an essential piece of equipment, but we inevitably forget a key provision. This time it [...]