Tag Archives: ocean

On the rocks – an abandoned boat

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Katherine

There is a growing problem in British Columbia with people, and companies, abandoning boats – walking away from them rather than disposing of them in an environmentally friendly and legal manner. To be fair, there are cases where the owner … Continue reading →

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Angelic Zephyr

Posted on March 22, 2018 by Katherine

A dozer boat working logs as the Angelic Zephyr loads BC timber at the Assembly Wharf in Nanaimo

Posted in logging, Nanaimo, ocean, ships, video, winter | Tagged dozer boat, forestry, logs, Nanaimo, ocean, ships | Leave a comment

Spirit of Vancouver Island

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Katherine

Spirit of Vancouver Island heading to the BC Ferries terminal in Swartz Bay

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Coastal Celebration

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Katherine

Coastal Celebration in Swartz Bay Coastal Celebration being photo bombed by Skeena Queen

Posted in history, ocean, ships | Tagged BC Ferries, Coastal Celebration, Highway 17, ocean, ships, Skeena Queen, Swartz Bay | Leave a comment

Fomento Three

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Katherine

The 300m long Fomento Three anchored off Victoria

Posted in Juan de Fuca Strait, ocean, ships, spring, Vancouver Island, Victoria, winter | Tagged bulk carrier, Juan de Fuca Strait, ocean, Royal Roads, ships, Victoria | Leave a comment

Sea lions – a bit too close

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Katherine

A stand-up paddleboarder and kayakers getting way too close to the sea lions hunting row herring off Point Holmes. This interferes with the hunting, stresses the sea lions, and could easily turn into a tragedy if the sea lions decide … Continue reading →