Broughton Archipelago Anchorages | A Season from Above
After a season of slow travel through the Broughton Archipelago aboard Vestri, I’ve finally gathered all the threads into one place. This post brings it all together: a fly-over video […]
Boating
Seeking Shelter at Lady Boot Cove
As much as we were enjoying Dusky Cove, nestled in British Columbia’s Broughton Archipelago near the wildlife-rich waters of Blackfish Sound, a storm was on the horizon and we needed
Blackfish Sound: Where the Whales Have Always Been
Blackfish Sound is one of those places I dreamed of long before I ever saw it. Like the savannahs of Africa, the Yellow Mountains of China, or Haida Gwaii (still
The Sea Otters Are Back and So Is the Kelp: A Surprise off Port McNeill
After the supply run at Echo Bay turned out to be more wishful thinking than reality, we pointed Vestri north – still winding our way through the Broughton Archipelago –
Emerald Waters and Wild Things in Simoom Sound
After a few moody, magical days in Kwatsi Bay—watching the rain dimple the surface of the bay and dolphins arc through silver water—we pulled up anchor and pointed the bow
Dwarfed by the Wild: Exploring the Sheer Majesty of Kwatsi Bay
When the rain finally stopped, and the glorious fog that enveloped the islands lifted at our stunning anchorage by Madrona Island in the Broughton Archipelago, it was time to move
A Near Miss at Stubbs Island & Discovering Madrona Anchorage
Desperately in need of supplies, we reluctantly left our newfound favourite anchorage by Leone Islet in the Village Islands of the Broughton Archipelago. Our plan: head to Port McNeill, stock
A Rare Wolf Encounter in the Village Islands
After a few peaceful days at Potts Lagoon, immersed in the sights and sounds of birds and bears, Ray and I decided it was time to move on. Nestled in
Bears, Birds, and the Blow Hole: Exploring Potts Lagoon
The Broughton Archipelago! Just saying the name feels like an adventure in the making. After a minor disagreement with the ocean floor over my anchor’s rightful owner back in Port
An Unexpected Test and Triumph in Port Harvey
After nearly a week in Forward Harbour, patiently waiting for the wind to take a break, our opportunity to push onward north through Johnstone Strait had arrived. Johnstone Strait has
North to Forward Harbour: Dolphins, Bears, and a Heartbreaking Sight
As we left Octopus Islands Marine Park, excitement buzzed in the air. Just one more hop and we’d be in waters farther north than I’ve ever been in my own