Tag Archives: Baynes Sound

Mary Mackenzie

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Mary Mackenzie at anchor in Comox harbour

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Skye

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Katherine

Skye leaving Comox Marina as she heads out into Baynes Sound and Georgia Strait

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Baynes Sound – the boats

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

Fishing is not easy on people, equipment, or boats – on the other hand it provides many opportunities for employment, and photography. Fishing is an important part of the west coast economy and it has played a huge part in … Continue reading →

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Baynes Sound – the birds

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Katherine

These cheeky and brazen Sea Gulls paid little attention to me – they were more interested in grabbing an easy meal from the leftovers that Baynes Sound Oysters was providing. I don’t Sea Gulls – they are nature’s scavengers and … Continue reading →

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M/V Synergy

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The M/V Synergy, ex M/V Betsy, is a 63’ aluminum catamaran that was previously used as a pilot boat in San Diego. Her Small Waterplane Area Twin Hull (SWATH) design and side thrusters are considered to be ideal for scallop … Continue reading →

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Lions in the bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

The floats just off the Government Wharf in Fanny Bay are a regular haul out for Stellar and California sea lions. Noisy…

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Fanny Bay

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Fanny Bay is one of those places that help me decide to take Highway 19A instead of the faster inland Highway 19 – it’s just so beautiful as I look into Baynes Sound and across to Denman Island. The various … Continue reading →

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Ships Point

Posted on August 5, 2014 by Katherine

Ships Point is a neat little point of land off of Highway 19A at the south east end of Fanny Bay – it’s a bit tricky to get to but it’s well worth it for the views of the boats … Continue reading →

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Fanny Bay – log boom

Posted on July 20, 2014 by Katherine

A log boom at Fanny Bay on Baynes Sound, near Denman Island

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Two beaches

Posted on July 13, 2014 by Katherine

Two sections of beach that look quite alike each other, and are in many ways representative of cobble beaches on the east coast of Vancouver Island along Georgia Strait. Above, looking toward Singing Sands and Little River – Texada is … Continue reading →

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