Monthly Archives: March 2020

Miss Egmont

The fishing boat Miss Egmont in Shearwater Passage

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Sailing on a windless day

There are three choices on a windless day: Anchor Use the motor Drift with the currents and tide. Have the crew man the oars…

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Sun Dog

The fishing boat Sun Dog in Cowichan Bay

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Avonport Station salt marshes

Looking to the northwest toward North Grand Pre The salt marshes at Avonport Station were my first opportunity to get up close to explore and photograph this dynamic section of the Minas Basin shoreline. The section I was exploring is … Continue reading

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Ocean Explorer I – ex Seamark

Ocean Explorer I in Lund

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Shylo

The fishing boat Shylo in Cowichan Bay

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Left Hook

Left Hook at the Comox Marina

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Merry Island Lighthouse

Under sail heading toward Merry Island Merry Island Lighthouse marks the southeast entrance to Welcome Passage, between Thormanby Islands and the southwest side of Sechelt Peninsula. It consists of a square base, with a tower (12 metres (40 feet) in … Continue reading

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Spruce I – ex Spruce Lane

Spruce I transiting Discover Passage

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Western Mariner

The fishing boat Western Mariner heading toward Campbell River

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