Read Island, tucked in between Quadra Island and Cortes Island is off the beaten track for boaters. The island is part of the Discovery Islands, tucked in between Vancouver Island and the Mainland. The island was named by Daniel Pender, a captain of the Beaver Steamship in around 1864. The island was named after Captain…
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Yorke Island – Explore the WWII Fort on the Forgotten Island
BC waters offer a wealth of historical stops of interest, Hənʎəmdᶻi Məkola/Yorke Island being one of them. You can sail around blissfully and enjoy the many marine parks and various stops, but if you start to read a little about where you are you’ll probably be surprised on the history of where you’ve been. I…
Spotting Porpoises Will Never Be the Same
When I first started sailing, spotting any kind of wild life on the water was super exciting. I’d scan the water to catch a glimpse of a seal or a porpoise, or scour the sky for eagles. Now, it’s the times we bring guests aboard that I’m reminded how spoiled one can get when having…