British Columbia Sailing Articles
5 articles — destinations, conditions, tips, and local knowledge.
Desolation Sound: Planning the Ultimate PNW Sailing Destination
Desolation Sound Marine Park is the largest marine park in BC and the warmest saltwater swimming north of Mexico. Here's how to get there from Seattle and make the most of two weeks.
Desolation Sound: The Pacific Coast's Best Week-Long Cruise
Desolation Sound Marine Park has the warmest anchorage water north of Mexico, a labyrinth of fjords and islands that takes weeks to explore properly, and no road access. Here's how to plan the trip, time Seymour Narrows, and make the most of the best cruising ground on the Pacific Coast.
Crossing the Border by Boat: San Juan Islands to the Gulf Islands
The Gulf Islands are eight nautical miles from Roche Harbor. Same waters, same weather, different country. The working version of how to clear Canadian customs by boat, what to expect on the other side, and why most American sailors who make the crossing wish they had done it sooner.
Sailing the Gulf Islands, BC: Canada's Most Overlooked Cruising Destination
The Gulf Islands sit 35 miles north of Anacortes — and most American sailors sail past them on their way to Desolation Sound. That's a mistake. Here's what's in the southern Gulf Islands, why it deserves its own trip, and how it connects to the most remote destination on the BC coast.
Sailing to Victoria, BC: The Best International Day Sail in the Pacific Northwest
Victoria's Inner Harbour is 17 nautical miles from Port Angeles and 25 from Friday Harbor. The approach — past Race Rocks, through the outer harbour, and into the heart of one of Canada's most beautiful cities — is the finest sailing arrival in the Pacific Northwest. Here's how to do it.