The hike to the Trappers Cabin
Some photos from the scramble up the mountain in Princess Louisa.
Super, Natural BC
So the advertising slogan for this place is just that, Super, Natural British Columbia. Up here in the coastal mountains, it is certainly true. We have just spent a few days at the breathtaking anchorage at the head of Princess Louisa Inlet. We have seen bald eagles, seals, otters, mink and bears. We have hiked […]
Quick update
It’s been a very busy day and I’ll have to write more and add pictures later. A quick ‘teaser’ of an update. We’re on our way to Princess Louisa Inlet, one of the best cruising destinations on this coast, so we keep being told. Five thousand foot cliffs, thundering waterfalls and reversing tidal rapids await […]
Swimming, anyone?
Now that we have fitted a heater, the weather has taken a sharp and distinct turn for the warmer. We are sweltering in the high twenties (celsius, low eighties ‘F) with barely a breeze to cool us down. If this is what the heater did for us, it’s worth every cent. The water temperature, however, […]
Prawns
Gone are the days of mahi-mahi and tuna, welcome salmon (if we ever catch one) and prawns. Now, these tasty little devils live in the deep deep waters around here, and can be tempted into a trap. We have a nice net trap, with funnels to lead the prawns in and, hopefully, make it hard […]
Let there be heat….
Now we live in the semi-frozen north, a heater is a necessity. Even on some summer days, if the weather turns it’s cold enough to be uncomfortable so we decided to get the job done here and now. We bought a highly recommended and popular heater called the Dickinson Newport, which is made right here […]
Ty Dewi aka Nanimo Marine Salvage and Harbour Protection
What is it about boat owners on this coast that makes it difficult for them to keep their boats in one place? After our ‘good deed’ in Salt Spring, the past twenty four hours see us helping out with three more. Yesterday evening, as we were saying goodbye to some friends who had been aboard […]
Issieism
Issie is reading about forests. “There are two types of trees, coniferous and delicious.” That’ll be the yummy maple syrup tree, then.
Pirate’s Cove
On De Courcey Island, in a tiny place called Pirate’s Cove, we did get an anchorage pretty much to ourselves. The cove is mostly marine park and is truly beautiful. The entrance is very narrow, you point the boat straight at the rocks, lining up an X on a tree with an arrow on the […]
Clam Bay
Clam Bay was a lovely stop on the way to Salt Spring from Ladysmith. Apparently it is usually empty, but this was a holiday weekend and there were thirty boats there enjoying the peace and quiet. It’s a nicely sheltered bay at the point where Thetis and Kuper Islands almost meet, there’s a narrow cut […]