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ANCHORAGES OF THE MID-COAST Part 3: South of Bella Bella

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8 CURRENTS Sea Scouts seeks donation, holiday reading round-up, December Geo Guesser!

SS MASTER Stepping back in time aboard this century-old vessel

By Diane Selkirk

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18 GALLEY Wonton Cannelloni

By Roxanne Dunn

CHARTING A COURSE TO SPAIN Team Canada’s journey to the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup

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RENDEZVOUS ROUNDUP Because boating is more fun when it’s with friends Reader Submitted

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22 GUNKHOLE Newcastle Island

By Deane Hislop

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60 THE FAVOURED TACK Championship of Champions

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE 8 products for the boater in your life

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114 COCKPIT CONFESSION The Vicious Menace of Wallace Island

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ON THE COVER Newcastle Island.

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PA S S AG E S THE AFTERGUARD EDITOR Sam Burkhart editor@pacificyachting.com ART DIRECTOR Arran Yates AD COORDINATOR Rob Benac

December to Remember

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know a lot of folks who make sure to get out on the boat at some point over the holidays—even if just for a night or two. It’s a gives a fresh perspective on the beauty of our local waters.

There are also plenty of people out racing all-year-round too. I’ve done my share of polar bear regattas, and I can tell you the best part is the hot soup or chili back at the clubhouse after the race. That’s a tradition I can get behind. Another friend, perhaps the smartest of us all, has made it a tradition to charter a boat somewhere warm around New Year’s every other year. He loses points for avoiding the character-building cold weather of the West Coast, but there’s something to be said for ringing in the New Year in the tropics.

I’ve told this story before, but it’s worth repeating. Growing up, my family would spend a few nights on the boat during the holidays each year. Our boat was moored in Otter Bay on Pender Island, so it was an easy ferry ride on the old Queen of Tsawwassen to get there. As most of you will know, it doesn’t often snow in the Gulf Islands so these trips were usually clear, though sometimes rainy. The road down to Otter Bay, at least back then, was very steep. Even on a good day it was a struggle to drive up or down it. Well one year we

got an unexpected dumping of snow and, you guessed it, we were stuck on the boat. As kids it was great fun.

We weren’t stuck for long—an extra day if I remember correctly. Eventually the marina manager brought his tractor down and towed us back up the hill. But for that one extra day we were the only people in the marina on a magical winter holiday in the Gulf Islands. That tradition died out when we moved the boat off Pender Island, but we’ll always have the memories.

This December, my partner and I are planning to spend a couple nights at Newcastle Island, so it seemed like the perfect time to publish Deane Hislop’s story on gunkholing there (page 22). It’s a quick trip from where we keep the boat on Gabriola and if the weather doesn’t allow us to leave, Silva Bay isn’t the worst place to be marooned. Newcastle is the perfect winter destination, with a dock, plenty of mooring buoys to tie to and protected marinas nearby if things go sideways. I don’t believe there are any steep hills on Newcastle either so there’s no threat of being snowed in.

Whether you have a long-standing boating tradition or you’re starting a new one this year, let’s make this a December to remember!

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LETTERS W E W E LC O M E YO U R L E T T E R S Send your letter, along with your full name, and your boat’s name (if applicable), to editor@pacificyachting.com. Note that letters are selected and edited for brevity and clarity.

The Forbes Hall Community Centre on Thetis Island.

OCTOBER CORRECTION

Cherie Thiessen’s article on Thetis Island [in the October issue of Pacific Yachting] was great, but missing a key section heading. In one paragraph she talks about the Goosey Gander Shop, then the next paragraph starts out, “Originally built in the 1980s, the hall recently underwent a meticulous $2 million restoration…”

It is obvious that there should have been a header “Forbes Hall Community Centre” between those two paragraphs. Without it, it didn’t make a lot of sense. Otherwise, the article was excellent.

—Graeme Shelford Thetis Island.

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the layout process. Good eye and thanks for letting us know.

—Eds RESPONSE TO NOVEMBER GEO GUESSER

Hello, that photo is an easy one for me as we have spent at least a week there in the summer [each of ] the past three years.

Now we are a bit non-traditional about it because we blast across the strait in our 20-foot bowrider from the Tsawwassen ferry ramp boat launch (high tide only and hopefully also good weather!).

[Then we] hop on our electric scooters and ride the ferry back (with an obligatory stop at the Max & Moritz food truck at Sturdies Bay) to our car half way down the ferry ramp only to return the next day with our camping trailer.

This year we spent two weeks there which is the maximum allowed by BC Parks, but the water was a bit chilly at

15º to 16º C most days, far colder than the previous two years. The weather was otherwise incredible. Beautiful sunshine and incredible sunsets (especially if you make it to the other side). Despite that cold water the kids both managed to jump in at least once but certainly didn’t stay in long. Refreshing was the word.

At the end we do the same in reverse: drag the trailer back to the mainland, return the next day with the boat trailer, ferry across, scooter to Montague (usually popping into Crane & Robin before we depart) and back across the strait (again, at high tide).

It’s certainly a bit of effort and planning with tides and weather but it has proved to be our favourite trip and one we look forward to every year. One day we’ll be able to pop into Montague Harbour with our cruiser, but until then this will have to do!

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Geo Guesser We have winners! Congratulations to Brock Davidson who correctly guessed the October location as the bay behind Jean Island in Grace Harbour. The small bay is colloquially known as Cabin Cove, named for the cabin that once sat on the shoreline and now lies in a pile of debris. Congratulations to Lorna Winckers who correctly guessed both the October and November issues and was drawn as the winner of the November contest for correctly guessing Montague Harbour (left)! Send this month’s guesses along with your name and address to editor@pacificyachting.com

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Rather than restarting that program exclusively for Tsawwassen Scouts, Boundary Bay Sea Scouts intends to establish a program for regional scout groups to discover and experience the joys of sailing. Their vision is

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Qualifying boats will be surveyed at our cost to establish the vessel’s value and to identify potential deferred maintenance issues. If the boat is accepted, formal donation documents will be drawn up and submitted to Scouts Canada for a tax-deductible receipt. A formal handover will only happen after the donor receives an income tax receipt for the surveyed value. We are indebted to Point Roberts Marina who graciously agreed to provide moorage for the donated boat.

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e’ve curated a collection of local authors and titles that offer an eclectic mix of adventures both on land and on the water. Here’s a small sample of some awesome winter reading or gift giving ideas.

For a wider selection visit Pacific Yachting’s online bookstore The Bookshack at the thebookshack.ca.

A Season on Vancouver Island By: Bill Arnott Bill Arnott is the bestselling author of the Gone Viking travel memoirs and A Season on Vancouver Island.

In this beautiful collection of images and short essays, Bill highlights the fun, eclectic, and unique nature of Vancouver Island and the attraction it has for travelers and tourists from across Canada and around the world.

In this excerpt from the chapter “A Feeling of Departure and Possibility”

Bill comes across a gem as he travels south to the Saanich Peninsula: “… it’s now time for lunch, which we’ve been looking forward to for a while.

Songhees Food Truck (“Where People and Tradition Come to Meet”).

A state of the art Songhees Nation event centre is located nearby on Lekwungen land but today we’re simply hitting the food truck, now parked on Songhees land on the snaggletooth peninsula of Esquimalt. The formula’s simple, though few do it so well: a modern take on traditional cuisine, prepared with fresh, sustainable ingredients, served by a friendly, knowledgeable team of locals. Without exaggeration, the salmon burger changed my life. A beautiful fillet of sockeye, grilled perfectly, served with Saskatoon berry BBQ sauce, onion marmalade, and stinging nettle mayo.

Served on fresh-baked Songhees Bannock. We take seats at a shared picnic table in the sun, exchanging friendly nods with other midday diners. There’s not a lot of talk. People are here for the food. The energy is warm and welcoming, one of sharing. And with our first bites I simply chuckle, as this is some of the best food I’ve eaten.”

From great food to wonderful wine, stunning natural habitats and memorable encounters with wildlife, Bill paints a charming picture of life on Canada’s West Coast. Published by Rocky Mountain Books.

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Sea Kayaking: The Classic Manual for Touring, from Day Trips to Major Expeditions By: John Dowd Foreword by: Freya Hoffmeister John Dowd has been paddling kayaks for more than 40 years and has led many expeditions. He was a publisher of the sport’s first magazine, Sea Kayaker, and is the former owner of a specialty kayak shop. Freya Hoffmeister is a worldrenowned expedition kayaker. She has

circumnavigated Iceland, New Zealand and Australia.

Together these experts share the depth of their experiences and knowledge in this useful and inspiring guide.

Covering the basics on equipment and technique, including types of paddles and strokes and essential skills such as how to read the weather and the water and how to navigate with and without a GPS. After 30 years in print, and 60,000 copies sold, Sea Kayaking is still regarded as “the bible” for both new and experienced kayakers. Fully updated with hints about worthwhile digital technologies and tips for successful kayak angling. Published by Greystone.

ist Frank Wolf. Complete with dozens of colour photographs, Wolf weaves together humour, drama and local knowledge to transport readers to some of the outermost corners of the globe in an epic quest to celebrate the freedom to move, explore and be wild.

To trigger the adrenaline rush and ignite that inner explorer, a piece from the chapter “Place for a Mission:” “By evening (and after two days of driving from Vancouver), we’ll be at the McEwan trailhead beside the Klappan River, our entrance to the Spatsizi

Lines on a Map: Unparalleled Adventures in Modern Exploration By: Frank Wolf Foreword by: John Vaillant Shortlisted for the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Award for Adventure Travel, this collection showcases two decades of entertaining and inspiring travel journalism by renowned adventurer, writer, filmmaker and environmental-

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Shawn is crotch-deep in the swamp, about halfway through the first 60-kilometre hiking section to Cold Fish Lake from the Klappan River. The map to the area describes the zone we’re passing through simply as “Muskeg-Bog.” Churning his way out of the black, foot-sucking quagmire, he emerges with a wide smile—more mud than man. Our 70-pound packs, loaded with 12 days of food, pack rafts and camping gear, make moving through the sludge that much tougher—turning a pair of 170-pound guys into 240-pound monsters.” Published by Rocky Mountain Books.

FOR THE YOUNG READERS A Cabin Christmas By: Glynnis Hood Illustrated by: Ardis Cheng Colourful and lively illustrations draw you into a touching tale about

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This is especially true of our prairies.

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Wonton Cannelloni is not at all attractive, but to some of the birds who winter here, it’s exactly what they are looking for.

Binoculars in hand, I walk through American Camp on San Juan Island. On the broad, open grassland that slopes down to the Juan de Fuca Strait, shorteared owls, winter visitors from Alaska and northern British Columbia, hunt in the dusky afternoon. Harrier falcons also glide back and forth, vying for the same prey. If the voles and other small animals are plentiful, they may stay until March.

At the bottom of the slope, I cross a jumble of logs to long, wide gravelly South Beach. With luck, I’ll spot a pair of harlequins, mergansers or buffleheads. Once in a while, the yodel of a loon sends shivers up my back and I glimpse the long, curved neck above its heavy body, riding low in the water. Occasionally, if I’m out as darkness falls, a barred owl or great horned will swoop by, and I thrill to the whoosh of its mighty wings.

Forests and wetlands offer other riches. Although a walk in the woods may bring drips of water down the back of your neck, miniature worlds of bright green mosses, colonies of delicate mushrooms, and hundreds of other florae will surprise and delight you.

If you live near Victoria, on a calm day, consider a trip to D’Arcy Island on the Canadian side of Haro Strait, near Sidney Island. Part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve, D’Arcy boasts what some consider the best-preserved native forests and wetlands in the region. There are two mooring buoys on the east side, near a good landing beach for dinghies and a small camping area.

A trail leads across the island, through undisturbed—never cut—native forest. Arbutus, cedar, fir, and aspen trees shelter forested wetlands and open on the south side to a pristine shoreline wetland. Deer or raccoons may stare at you from the underbrush. Flickers, sparrows, or pileated woodpeckers may pause to regard you as you go by. A bald 20 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

For four servings: Note: You don’t have to make your own tomato sauce. A similar amount of your favourite marinara sauce works well, too.

Tomato Sauce

Cannelloni With Spinach

INGREDIENTS

INGREDIENTS

•794 gm (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes •3–4 cloves garlic •1/2–3/4 teaspoon salt •1/2–3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper •2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil •1–1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each rosemary, thyme, and basil.

•1/2–1 teaspoon sugar, if tomatoes are too acidic

•16–20 wonton wrappers •2 cups (15 oz) ricotta cheese •1/2 cup shredded mozzarella •1/2 cup shredded Parmesan + 1/4 cup for topping •1 pkg frozen spinach, thawed •2 eggs •1/4 teaspoon salt •20 grinds pepper Optional •1–2 cloves garlic, minced •Garnishes: chopped parsley or chives

METHOD FOR SAUCE METHOD

1. Finely mince garlic. Sauté gently in oil. Cool.

2. Mix with the other ingredients. Taste.

Correct seasonings.

Cannelloni Without Spinach INGREDIENTS

•16–20 wonton wrappers •2 cups (450 gm or 1 lb) ricotta cheese •3/4 cup shredded mozzarella •1/2 cup shredded Parmesan + 1/4 cup for topping •2 eggs •2 pinches nutmeg •10 grinds pepper Optional •Fresh parsley or basil to garnish

1. Oil a 13 X 23-centimetre (9 X 13inch) non-reactive (glass) baking pan and preheat oven to 190◦ C (375◦ F.) 2. If using spinach, squeeze dry and chop.

3. Add seasonings to egg and whisk.

Add cheeses. Add spinach and garlic if using and stir.

4. Set aside one cup tomato sauce.

(Warm to serve at table.) Spread half the remaining sauce in the pan.

5. Spoon two to three tablespoons cheese filling into each wonton wrapper. Fold sides over. Place seam-side down in pan.

6. Spread remaining sauce over top and sprinkle with 1/4 cup parmesan.

7. Bake 25 minutes or until hot.

8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

eagle may soar overhead.

After marching for a couple of hours, you’ll be ready to tuck your binoculars away and head back to the boat or home, refreshed and ready to cook a hearty, healthy lunch or dinner. Personally, I want something that isn’t going to require a lot of preparation.

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back on our migration north, we never seemed to find the time to visit nearby Newcastle Island.

It’s just another provincial park, we rationalized. We were seeking real wilderness, wildlife and seclusion, but on our last migration south, after a sloppy early morning crossing of the Strait of Georgia, we decided to spend the remainder of the day to see what all the hype was about. We were impressed.

The entire island is a provincial park and only accessible by private vessel or a

small foot ferry from nearby Nanaimo.

When Dionisio Galiano, a Spanish naval officer, first saw the island in 1792, it served as a seasonal settlement for the Snuneymuxw First Nation people.

When the Hudson’s Bay Company discovered coal on the island and the surrounding area, the island became a centre of coal mining activity. British settlers arrived and named the island after the famous coal town of northern England and mining for coal on the is-

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land began in 1853.

The island also hosted a support industry at the time, including a dogfish factory making fish oil for miners’ lamps until coal mining activity ceased in 1903.

High-quality sandstone was also discovered and quarrying operations were conducted from 1869 to 1932.

The island was purchased and developed as a resort in the early 1930s by Canadian Pacific Railroad as a destination for steamer excursions from Vancouver. People would arrive at the resort, crowding its tea house, dance pavilion and beaches. For those who wanted to stay longer, two ships tied to the dock served as hotels. The Second

World War curtailed the tourism business, making the island quiet again.

In 1955, the City of Nanaimo purchased the island but couldn’t afford to develop it, so it was turned over to the province in 1961 on the condition that it would remain a park. Today, nature does a good job of hiding the fact that Newcastle Island was once the centre of industry in the early 1900s, but a careful eye reveals the island’s historical artifacts.

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along the trails, maps and plaques identify natural and historical points of interest for those who want to stroll at a more leisurely pace.

The western trail leads hikers past an old quarry, where artifacts and photo displays show how huge round stones were quarried and used to grind wood in early pulp mills. The three-ton pulp stones were cut from sandstone using a cylindrical saw, then loosened from the ground with a small explosion. Then they were hoisted to a lathe for a finishing cut.

Farther north, near Midden Bay, it’s

a challenge to find the remains of an old sandstone quarry that is now covered by moss and forest growth. Highquality stone from this site was shipped around the world.

The trail turns inland near Shaft Point, it’s possible to scramble along a lower path to reach a gentle beach fronting Departure Bay. Once the site of an Indigenous village, this was also the location of a Japanese community before the Second World War. On the island’s eastern shore is Kanaka Bay, named after the infamous Peter Kakua aka “Kanaka Pete.” Go to paci-

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The island is teeming with wildlife and we were lucky enough to encounter raccoons, rabbits, otters and deer on our visit. Be careful of raccoons!

Back at the dock area the old pavilion houses an interpretive centre and a café (open during the summer months) that serves a menu of fast food and beverages. They also serve generous servings of ice cream, which were very refreshing after our trek around the island.

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Windswept islets capped with hardy western cedar are part of Huron Island, in turn a part of the Tribal Group at the north end of Queens Sound.

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Mid-Coast Part 3: South of Bella Bella

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Right: The old beached trawler at the southeast corner of Lizzie Cove marks the beginning of a 30-minute trail to a nearby lake.

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orth of Calvert Island and Hakai Passage lies much of the Hakai Lúxvbális Conservancy, a vast web of islands, islets, channels and nooks that offer so much to the gunkholer in terms of scenery, marine life (kelp to whales) and undisturbed quiet. It’s a special place, shielded to the west by the Goose Group and located along Queens Sound. There are 120,000 hectares (300,000 acres) of ocean, rock and forest awaiting exploration.

While the region was once relatively busy with industry, float homes and boats, today it has relapsed into a backwater where boaters can reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple pleasures, like rhino auklets bobbing on the sea, whales blowing in the channels and fresh wolf tracks on the empty beaches.

So, check the ground tackle, bring a spare anchor (just in case) and a wet suit (again, just in case) and let’s thread our way through the mid-coast.

ANCHORAGE 1

There is a protected anchorage on the east side of Hunter Channel behind Hart, Want and End islets. This little archipelago is located hard against Hunter Island. Much of the bottom around the islands is deep (20 metres or more) but close to Hunter Island, directly south of Want and east of End there’s a small pocket that enjoys 28 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

a depth of five to 10 metres. Approach carefully from the southwest to enter. It is well protected with tall western redcedars screening most of the wind that funnels down the channel in the afternoons. Hunter Channel is a significant salmon corridor in the late summer months.

The anchorage is logistically useful because it’s just seven miles up Lama Passage to the BC Ferry dock (McLoughlin Bay) with its bi-weekly ferry schedule on the MV Northern Expedition in the summer months. Alternatively, it’s eight miles to Bella Bella with its fuel dock, supermarket and airport, having daily flights (1.5 hours each way) to Vancouver on Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Or it’s nine miles to Shearwater, with its plentiful dock space, supermarket, hardware store, fuel dock and laundry, all useful services after a few weeks of mid-coast cruising.

The region is known as a temperate rainforest for good reason. It rains a lot, even in summer. We had picked up four young guests some days earlier from Bella Bella and it had rained steadily since. We saw no whales, no bears, caught no salmon and were getting a bit desperate. The 38-foot trawler seemed very small for the six of us until someone invented a game.

You see, there’s a safe, deep deck all around our boat, so it’s possible to make complete circuits of the perimeter, most of it under cover—the benefits of a Europa design. On the aft companionway,

we placed 10 raisins. Each time a competitor passed the ladder, they took a raisin. The game became who could make the 10 circuits in the best time. It was surprising how their lap times improved. All afternoon. In pouring rain.

By evening we had four exhausted but happy competitors, unaware they had filled an entire afternoon with strenuous exercise.

ANCHORAGE 2

Ease of access to ferries and planes also applies to the five bays at the north end of Hunter Island, all parallel to each other. Taken from west to east, they are Bob, Lizzie, Fannie, Jane and Ada coves. Lizzie Cove off Lama Passage is our favourite for several reasons. All align northwest to southeast and are prone to swell penetration if a summer Rick Hudson

northwester develops. Lizzie offers better protection, but is marginally more difficult to access.

The entrance is straightforward, even if it isn’t straight. Keeping Hogan Rock to starboard, aim for the islet due south, before making a hard turn to starboard after passing the east to west drying reef. Parallel the reef for 0.2 miles before making a hard swing to port. Both

turns are identified with unofficial navigation aids. A red cone buoy marks the turn to starboard and a green can buoy marks the turn to port, so it’s pretty obvious where to go.

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surrounding hills of Hunter Island are low, so it can be windy and a chop may develop. If a northwester is expected, anchor close to the west shore to reduce the fetch.

In the southwest corner of the cove, located behind a floating breakwater that protects an inner dock, look for an old fishing trawler beached on a high tide at the back of a short inlet.

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and turns through the forest, past salal, moss, cedar and spruce, emerging at a shallow marsh that opens onto the lake itself. I’m no herpetologist, but have seen some beautiful frogs of varying sizes on that walk. For those needing to stretch their sea legs, it makes a pleasant hour there and back, with little elevation gain.

ANCHORAGE 3

This anchorage lies in the Tribal Group west of Campbell Island, at the north end of Iroquois Island. (See sidebar for the history of the name.) Here, an

unseen lake drains northwards into an enclosed bay through a slot. (The water is good.) For first-time visitors, try to arrive during slack water, as the current up and down the central passage can be strong, as it is in Codfish Passage to the west, and the well-named Riptide Passage to the east.

Enter via the passage that lies between Iroquois and Athabaskan islands. The islet that forms the northeast side of the anchorage appears to have no name. Approach on the north side of this islet, as the channel on the south side is narrow at low tide. However, I note in his book Far-Away Places (Orca

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Books, 1995) Iain Lawrence has used the southeast approach in his 27-foot double-ender.

The middle of the anchorage is deep, but the arm leading east (on the south side of the unnamed islet) offers anchoring in 10 metres or less. Although narrow, resist the temptation to stern tie, as mid-tide currents will put a strain on your anchor. The first time we were there, we approached this gunkhole at low tide, when the anchorage’s west side was dry, making the location appear more secure than it actually was.

However, at high tide the west opening filled and swell from a strong Wiki Commons

This small archipelago was named for a class of naval ship built prior to and during the Second World War. Known as the Tribal Class, they were fast, powerful destroyers that were much admired by their crews and the general public.

In the inter-war years, advances in gunnery and engines made the Royal Navy vulnerable to new designs being built in Italy, Japan and Germany. The Tribal Class was a result of that need to adapt, with an emphasis on gunnery over torpedoes. Displacing just 1,850 tons, the ships had a top speed of 36 knots, an endurance of 5,500 miles and came armed with five twin 4.7-inch guns. They were considered to be handsome vessels, with a clipper bow that provided excellent sea-keeping and

northwester leaked through. There was certainly a strong current running for a while on the ebb. Currents can be substantial throughout the area as large volumes of water move from the Inside Passage through Hunter and Raymond Channels. Make sure you have a good hook if you want a quiet night.

There are two good reasons for visiting the Tribal Group. The islets to the west between Iroquois and Huron are worth exploring by dinghy or kayak,

two raked funnels.

The design quickly found favour in the Royal Canadian Navy too.

While the British Navy ordered 16, Canada purchased four initially from British shipyards and built another four in Halifax, NS. Each cost about half a million pounds sterling to construct and fit. The Canadian ships were named the Iroquois, Athabaskan, Huron, Haida, Micmac, Nootka, Cayuga and Athabaskan II. They served with distinction during the Second World War, and some went on to participate in the Korean War. Only one Tribal Class destroyer survives today.

HMCS Haida is a museum ship in Hamilton Harbour, ON and is the last of the class of 27. parks. canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/haida.

as they are many and the rocky shores hide numerous little surprises. We have often enjoyed watching sea otters playing in the kelp beds there and the crabbing is reported to be good in the channels.

The west side of Iroquois Island has pretty beaches at low tide, and the offshore islets around Huron Island look wonderfully windswept—the sort of scenes that photographers drool over and artists love to paint.

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Anchored in Lizzie Cove on a grey, West Coast day.

ANCHORAGE 4

Just inshore of the Tribal Group (3) is Piddington Island and at the southeast end there’s a wonderful but tight anchorage for one vessel. Approach from the southeast between the islets and anchor at the back of the bay in five to seven metres with good holding. A small islet forms a tidy breakwater on the southeast side. We are not great fans of stern ties, but this is one gunkhole where it’s a good idea, given the limited swing room.

Out from this anchorage lies Raymond Passage—a special place in this writer’s heart. For years I had known that I was a fishing Jonah and had declined to drop a hook in the water. Why bother? The 32 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

results were a foregone conclusion. Not only did I never catch anything—seldom even had a bite—but I brought the skunk experience to the rest of the boat too. I can’t tell you how often, back at the ramp after a cold morning of nothing, I’ve heard the same remark from a fishing partner: “Heck, I’ve been fishing these waters for X years, and never been skunked before!”

Enough said. But a friend loaned some tackle and encouraged me. ‘North of Cape Caution,” he stated with confidence, “even you can catch salmon.” I didn’t much care for the implication, but reluctantly agreed to get a license and try my luck.

Off Addenbrook lighthouse in Fitz

Hugh Sound, the tip of the rod started that magical dance. We were fishing from the mothership. I seized the rod while the admiral stopped the engine and grabbed the net. I reeled in my first salmon. Oh, how my heart beat wildly.

Except that, as the silver glitter danced across the surface, ever closer to the swimgrid, I made that classic mistake— I watched the fish, and not my gear.

The flasher jammed in the rod tip and with my eyes firmly on the prize, the rod bent, the line snapped, and it was all over.

It’s difficult to convey the feeling of loss that followed. Four decades of skunked fishing and the firm conviction that I was not meant to be a fisher

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overwhelmed me. But time heals all wounds. With lessons learned (and a new flasher) we fished Raymond Passage off Piddington Island a few days later, and there, Lady Luck finally broke the drought when we landed a 10-pound coho. That experience and the associated anchorage will stay with me always.

Exploring the east side of Piddington Island offers other interesting options too. Close to Redford Point on Campbell Island there are pictographs. If you’re wondering what the difference is between pictographs and petroglyphs, the former involve paint (usually red iron oxide or ochre, mixed with salmon roe as a binding agent) daubed on rock, while the latter is where the rock has been scratched or chipped away to form an image.

Turning southeast beyond Redford Point there’s a long and narrow inlet that reaches over two miles into the forest, with three pinch points. Only the first requires caution—it’s tight, with a charted reef to port and a rock to starboard. In a dinghy, proceed with caution. The final basin is everything that a quiet, secret place has to offer.

Sadly, we’ve found a lot of flotsam caught on shoals or tangled in the kelp—plastic floats by the score, poly rope, water bottles and zipper bags get top marks for discardability.

As a kayaker, it’s not difficult to collect this stuff—it’s harder in a less maneuverable dinghy—but when the foredeck fills to capacity within a few minutes, it makes the rest of the excursion a bit depressing. And I’ve

never, in all the years of garbage collecting, found a glass float!

Afterwards there’s the challenge of storing it until arriving back at a location where there’s responsible garbage disposal. Deep sea floats are the worst. Coated in gooseneck barnacles, they start to rot and smell within a few hours, and scraping marine life off bits of flotsam is messy and takes an inordinate amount of time.

Pictographs are found on the east side of Piddington Island. Like many such artifacts, a ledge below the artwork enabled the creators to access the smooth surface.

After decades of skunked fishing attempts, we finally landed a 10-pound salmon in Raymond Passage off Piddington Island.

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SS MASTER Stepping back in time aboard this century-old vessel

By Diane Selkirk

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tepping aboard the wooden-hulled SS Master is like stepping back in time. Built in 1922, at the Beach Avenue Shipyard in False Creek by Arthur Moscrop (BC’s most notable tug builder of the era) the 85-foot workboat steamed over a million miles up and down the BC coast during her heyday.

“Most people don’t know how integral tugs and barges were to BC’s history and development,” SS Master Society member David Bradford tells me, as we duck through one of the vessels side doors and then head down a narrow stairway into Master’s engine room. Pointing at the massive engine and furnaces, he starts naming the steam engine’s parts and explaining all their complexities. He tells me that this machinery is the heart of the old boat.

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steam engine, built in 1916. “Master is completely authentic, original machinery, original everything. The first time I saw the engine I couldn’t believe it actually still worked. I was just fascinated by the whole thing,” says Bradford. “There are lots of modern rebuilds, as well as complete replicas of old ships out there (the Bluenose being Canada’s most famous example of a replica), but to have the original, authentic vessel in its entirety is incredibly rare.”

ONE OF A TRIO of wood hulled tugs that were launched at the Beach Avenue Shipyard in False Creek (another was the tugboat Swell, which underwent a multi-million dollar refit to become part of Maple Leaf Adventures’ small ship cruising fleet) Master’s original duties consisted of towing logs and barges laden with sand, gravel, limestone and coal from the north and mid-coast to the newly emerging cities in the south.

“Back then, things didn’t move without tugboats. All the materials that came into Vancouver to build the city were

transported by these vessels and by the critical work of the men and women who ran them,” Bradford says.

But by 1959, the age of steam was well over and Master was retired. Her owners were upgrading their fleet and Master, as well as a handful of other old wooden tugs, were being replaced with steel-hulled, diesel-powered tugs. Dilapidated, stripped and abandoned, the

Master’s original duties consisted of towing logs and barges.

vessels were left just off the Fraser River at the mouth of the Brunette River and put up for sale or scrap.

WHEN YOU PASS these sorts of ship graveyards today, it’s hard to imagine how anyone could look at the jumble of old hulks and recognize something special. But Bradford says that between the functional beauty of Master’s design,

her solid build and expert craftsmanship, and the nostalgia people often feel for tugs, the members of the World Ship Society of Western Canada, a branch of a UK-based organization of ship-lovers, decided they had to save the little ship. In 1962, they raised the $500 payment to purchase Master and made a plan to restore her as a tribute to the tugboat industry of BC.

It took fundraising, thousands of hours of volunteer labour and scrounged and donated materials to get Master back into working condition. But after nine months of steady effort the ship was clean, repaired and her essential equipment was restored or replaced. In April 1963, the society was able to fire up her engines (it’s a two to three-day process to fill the DECEMBER 2023 - 37

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boilers and get them up to temperature) and get underway. It was the start of a new life for Master: representing the heritage of BC tugboats; the history of Canada’s west coast maritime development; and the unique history of shipbuilding in the area.

CONTINUING OUR TOUR aboard the tug, Bradford tells me about some of the highlights from the second half of Master’s life.

In 1971, the World Ship Society turned her over to a newly formed group called the Society for the Preservation of the Steam Towboat Master (in 1985, the name was changed to the ‘SS Master Society’). Their mandate was to continue to educate the public and Bradford says they did this with enthusiasm and creativity. She was part of maritime festivals, including the old Vancouver Sea Festival, played host to group tours and was even part of an artist in residence program.

But with limited funds, the SS Master Society volunteers couldn’t maintain the old tug the way they wanted. Repairs were often makeshift. Rust, corrosion and dry rot began to take hold. In the early 1980s, when the vessel was in a shipyard for minor repairs, she tipped on her side in a shallow berth as the tide went out. When the tide rose, water flowed in through her open seams. It looked like SS Master was finished.

Bradford says this was another of the moments when it was clear there’s something special about the old tug and her connection to the people of this province. Rather than giving up on her, the community rallied. The SS Master Society—which is mostly funded through small donations—didn’t have the means to do a complete refit. But after 60 years of service, that’s exactly what the vessel needed. Her boilers had failed, machinery was worn and she was at risk of sinking.

The society wasn’t about to let her go—and thanks to the dedicated group of volunteers, shipwrights and local businesses, they found enough money. After a five-year refit she was

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relaunched. In May, 1986, she once again raised steam and proudly took her place as the flagship of Expo 86.

That team of volunteers carried her through the next few decades of community service. Now and again someone new would come aboard. Captivated by this special part of early BC history—they’d sign on to help.

But Bradford says the volunteer team continued to grow older and become smaller.

There were still superstars in the shipping industry who watched out for Master—Seaspan, a group of marine companies, including towing, shipyards, and ferry operations owned by the Washington Group, regularly steps in and offers hull maintenance. Renowned local naval architect Robert Allan has also become the vessel’s champion. But, Allan says, “age is relentless and old wooden tugs need care beyond the skillset of even the most dedicated volunteers.” So once again, the sole surviving wooden-hulled, steam-powered tug afloat in the world has an uncertain future.

Bradford says if Master were a building, or a sunken wreck or even an old hull laid up on land there would be help to save this one-ofa-kind, 100-year-old vessel. However, due to the absence of dedicated heritage funding programs in Canada for still-floating ships, the burden of preservation continues to fall on volunteers.

STANDING IN THE wheelhouse—looking out at the Fraser River—Bradford says that every funding office the society has contacted says the same thing, “you’re doing wonderful things. It’s an amazing vessel. But we don’t have a category for you, so you’re just not eligible.”

The vessel has been officially deemed as important—in 2018 the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada recognized “Tugboats of Canada’s West Coast” as “an Event of National Historic Significance” with the unveiling of a plaque at Granville

Touring the vessel included examining the original steam engine.

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SS Master Society’s David Bradford hopes she has another century in her.

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Island, and specifically acknowledging SS Master. She also received the Beaver Medal for maritime excellence from the Maritime Museum of BC. But none of these accolades came with funding.

“I get worried about how we’re going to keep doing it,” Bradford says. The SS Master Centenary Project aims to raise $3.5 million for extensive restoration efforts, covering hull, deck, and bulwark repairs, steam machinery overhaul and general upkeep—all things that are essential for a ship that’s entered her second century. So far, Bradford says Master’s luck is holding. Seaspan performed hull maintenance, Robert Allan Ltd employees contributed to the cost of a winter cover and dozens of volunteers stepped in to sand and paint and generally spruce up the vessel for a recent festival in Steveston.

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draising and searching for skilled volunteers, the society is advocating for a register of floating heritage for BC and the rest of Canada that will encourage and support the preservation of older vessels and keep them afloat. “We’ve seen this done in other countries,” explains Bradford. “In Great Britain they formed a national registry of heritage vessels. Because all of their heritage is funded through their national lottery, part of their lottery funding now goes to maritime heritage.”

Closing up the vessel after our tour, Bradford starts to talk about the thousands of volunteers who have left their mark on the SS Master. “I thought the important part of Master’s story was the first part of her life—when she worked as a tugboat,” he says. “But there’s another part of her legacy. So many people have been involved in Master through the years. They all thought keeping her

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afloat was important.”

Putting the rope across the entry, Bradford stood for a moment with his hand on SS Master’s worn wooden bulwark. “I think we owe it to all those people to find a way to keep Master going. They did it for the first 63 years against almost impossible odds. It’s our turn now.”

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CHARTING A COURSE TO SPAIN

Team Canada’s journey to the Youth and Women’s America’s Cup

By Ellen Heron Howell

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On the waters off Vilanova i la Geltrú, a coastal community 25 kilometres southwest of the Spanish city of Barcelona, the first day of scheduled racing for the preliminary challenger series for the 37th America’s Cup looked grim—grey skies, lightning flickering on the radar and a torrential downpour. Out came the familiar AP flag. Racing was postponed for the day. But the inclement weather failed to dampen the spirits of the Canadians lining the shoreline or those bobbing in RIBs, all clad in foul weather gear, who couldn’t keep from smiling. They were part of a group of sailors preparing for next year’s Youth and Women’s America’s Cup, and the opportunity to see the AC40s up close for the first time—foiling monohulls that snugly fit four sailors in two twoperson cockpits—even if the boats weren’t flying that day, was worth getting wet from a little rain.

In the preceding days in Vilanova, team captains Isabella Bertold (Women) and Andrew Wood (Youth), along with Team Canada’s Chief Operating Officer, Dave Anderson, and threetime America’s Cup sailor and team 44 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

advisor, Jim Turner, had watched with great anticipation and excitement as the six AC40s—scaled-down versions of the AC75 foiling monohulls slated for next year’s America’s Cup—raced at speeds of 40 knots. Foiling, really, is like watching boats take flight.

FOR BERTOLD AND Wood, the waters of the Balearic Sea off the east coast of Spain are a long way from the famil-

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iar shores of English Bay, where they honed their sailing skills as children at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club (RVYC). These two accomplished athletes have competed on the global stage in Olympic-class dinghies, with Wood excelling in the 49er alongside his brother Ryan, while Bertold achieved a ranking as high as second in the world in the ILCA 6 class. Notably, Bertold recently served as the strategist for the winning Canadian SailGP team, a global sailing league known for its high-performance foiling catamarans. Suffice it to say, neither Wood nor Bertold shy away from embracing the thrill of speed on the water. “The time is now. Not only has Canada been absent from the America’s Cup arena for nearly 40 years, but this inaugural Women’s America’s Cup is also an opportunity for our country to get back on the starting line and launch a pathway into professional sailing for the next generation of Canadian women,” said Bertold.

THE YOUTH AMERICA’S Cup and the Women’s America’s Cup are two separate sailing events scheduled to take place in Barcelona in September and October 2024. These regattas were introduced with the goal of expanding and diversifying competitive yacht racing, specifically within the context of the prestigious America’s Cup, which is one of the oldest and most esteemed competitions in the world of sport.

The upcoming 2024 edition marks the fourth iteration of the Youth America’s Cup since its inception in 2013, representing a broader effort to engage younger sailors and provide them with

The Youth & Women's America's Cup will be raced in the four-person AC 40.

a pathway to elite sailing competitions.

Unlike the Youth Regatta, which features an age restriction between 18 and 25, the Women’s Regatta has no specific age requirement and has already attracted some of the world’s most accomplished sailors, representing 12 nations in its inaugural regatta. The format for both regattas features six-boat fleet racing in AC40s, culminating in a final match race to determine the winner.

Foiling sailing, characterized by highspeed racing boats that “fly” above the

water on hydrofoils, epitomizes the cutting edge of competitive yacht racing. As this technology continues to advance, it becomes increasingly essential for nations to establish well-structured pathways, ensuring their sailors don’t fall behind. Countries like Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and the United Kingdom have recognized the vital role of nurturing young talent in foiling sailing. They have leveraged initiatives like SailGP and the America’s Cup as pivotal platforms for this purpose. By offering comprehensive youth development programs and providing ample opportunities DECEMBER 2023 - 45

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for aspiring sailors to gain valuable experience on foiling boats, these nations ensure a steady pipeline of talent. This approach enables them to maintain their competitive edge and secure their dominance in the swiftly evolving realm of foiling sailing.

To remain at the forefront of this thrilling discipline, Canada knows it needs to embrace similar pathways and investments in the future of foiling sailing. In 2022, Canada joined the third season of SailGP. Additionally, the national WeCANFoil program has witnessed a steady growth in participation, with both youth and adults jumping into foiling Waszps—a one-person foiling dinghy with a relatively accessible price point of $10,000 and $15,000 for a used boat. And in 2024, Canada will field both Youth and Women’s teams at the start line in Barcelona—a momen46 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

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Canada Sail GP team racing their AC 50, recorded their first regatta victory in round 10 of the 2022-23 season.

tous opportunity to contend for the most celebrated trophy in the world of sailing.

Back in late 2022, when Bertold, approached the RVYC with the idea of submitting a bid for one of six coveted spots in the competition (the remaining six teams are represented by the five challenger countries and the defending team from New Zealand), she did so with confidence. Her self-assuredness was rooted in her lifelong passion for sailing, which began at the age of six when she first set sail in an Optimist.

Since then, Bertold has proudly represented Canada with top-10 finishes at three consecutive Youth World Championships starting when she was 14 and has amassed an impressive track record

in various international competitions and world championships since. But her exceptional journey didn’t end there; she had also added another sport to her remarkable resume—professional cycling where she competes at an elite level.

Bertold’s proposal intrigued the yacht club’s leadership, prompting them to put together an executive board, with Tam Matthews, named to three Olympic sailing teams and a past board member of the Canadian Olympic Committee, as Chair. “I am passionate about advancing youth and women leaders and I believe Canada should be among the top 10 sailing nations in the world.

It’s Canada’s time to win the first-ever Women’s America’s Cup,” Matthews stated enthusiastically.

While British Columbia and RVYC took the lead in spearheading this

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ambitious initiative—they learned in February 2023 that their submission bid had been successful—their new task was to engage the entire country, to discover exceptional sailors from coast to coast.

To turn this vision into reality, one critical element is clear—funding is needed.

The investments in the team represent not just financial support but a broader commitment to shaping the future of Canadian sailing, extending beyond the 2024 America’s Cup. This commitment encompasses vital campaign assets such as training boats, coach boats, and a state-of-the-art AC40 simulator designed for off-water training—a resource that will remain in Canada for

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the benefit of future generations of sailors. In Bertold’s words, “The future is tech, and we’re here for it, investing in the technology and resources that will propel Canadian sailing, both on and off the water.”

While the team made a soft launch late last winter, with foiling camps in Pensacola and participation in 69F foiling regattas in Miami, the most recent team camp in Malcesine on Lake Garda in northern Italy, held this past August, The Canadian women's team gaining foiling experience in the 69Fs, racing on Lake Garda.

proved things are getting real. Watching the assembled youth sailors from five different provinces come together was exciting for youth team leader Andrew Wood. He noted the perfect conditions in Garda, “It’s one of the best places on earth to sail foiling boats with its legendary thermal wind and it did not disappoint. We made big strides as a group working on our communication and foiling skills. I’m really motivated to build on everything we learned in Garda with this group.”

A few weeks later, at the end of August, Bertold and three team candidates Maura Dewey, Tate Howell, and Grace Poole (the official team will be

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Among the 35 sailors in the mix, 16 of them participated in at least one Olympic Games, with six earning at least one medal. The New Zealand team, VNG Racing, won the regatta, powered by the Olympic gold-medalist Jo Aleh, Olympic silver-medalist Molly Meech, and Olympian Erica Dawson. For Canadian sailor Tate Howell, the week was all about taking it in, “Not just about the boat and the fleet, but also each other,

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rotating crew positions and coming together as a team. And it was nice to end the regatta on a high note with a bullet in our last race!”

Bertold is acutely aware that the impressive lineup in Gargnano merely offers a glimpse of the formidable contest that lies ahead—an indicator of the high standards she and her teammates must aspire to meet—which is why she assembled another batch of sailors in Barcelona for a new round of training on the AC40 simulator this past October. Barcelona not only provides the team with an ideal training locale but also brings them into proximity to other teams who have also chosen to train here. This convergence of sailing talent offers unique opportunities for

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A newcomer has also arrived in Barcelona, Dave Anderson, Team Canada’s Chief Operating Officer. Torontobased, with an impressive business track record spanning over 25 years, Anderson brings his expertise in strategy and operations, having successfully spearheaded growth and operational excellence initiatives for global enterprises, driving both development and profitability. And his passion? Sailing. “When I learned Canada secured a spot in the Women’s America’s Cup, I wanted to get involved. I’ve sailed and raced recreationally my whole life and my twin daughters have been sailing at our cottage club at Stony Lake since they were eight years old. Canada’s entry into the

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Women’s and Youth America’s Cup creates an excellent pathway for Canadian female sailors to compete at the highest level of our sport,” said Anderson. While Anderson only joined the team this past July, his confident and approachable demeanor has already made a significant impact. With a diverse group of passionate individuals each steering their own boat, Anderson is now set to provide the essential foundation and chart the team’s course toward success.

“If you want to be the best, you’ve got to compete like the best,” emphasized advisor Jim Turner. He poses a compelling question: how can a country with a population of just five million consistently top the podium at the Olympics

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As the group of young Canadian sailors in Barcelona hope for clear skies in the upcoming days to witness the AC40s in action, helmed by their heroes—Ben Ainslie, Nathan Outteridge, and Jimmy Spithill—they know their journey is just beginning, and the destination is within sight—this is Team Canada’s remarkable odyssey.

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1. BENETEAU RDV

It was a fantastic turnout for the annual Beneteau Rendezvous at Port Browning Marina & Resort (PBM) on Pender Island where 27 boats checked in for the weekend.

The Grand Yachts Team was there to welcome everyone on arrival and then invited all up to the Bistro for drinks and appetizers. On Saturday afternoon we had First Yachts Services share maintenance tips and then we all headed up to the Outdoor Kitchen for a barbecue and lucky draw. We are already looking forward to next year’s event from June 14 to 16 at PBM. Beneteau Owners can sign up with Janey at jhofmeyr@ grandyachts.com.

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2. BLUEWATER CRUISING ASSOCIATION

The 45th anniversary of the Bluewater Cruising Association (BCA) was celebrated at their August rendezvous from August 4 to 7 at the beautifully renovated Port Browning Marina on North Pender Island.

The weather was perfect for the 68 sailors from 30 boats to enjoy activities that included happy hour get-togethers; the dinghy boat lunch raft up and race; a demonstration by the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue contingent; visits to the local winery; a very tasty catered breakfast courtesy of the Vanilla Leaf Bakery; and a great potluck supper, complete with an enormous anniversary cake and musicians!

Two boats with captains and crews were presented with congratulations and their “Leavers’ Kits,” as they prepared to cut the lines and head out to join other BCA boats in warmer seas.

The rendezvous was termed a “great success” by many attendees!

3. CATALINA

The Catalina Rendezvous this year was another great success with 20 boats ranging in size from 27 to 45 feet at the beautiful Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island. The Friday evening was a fun meet and greet with a social potluck of appies, BC wines and craft beer. Elvis made an appearance for us and played a wonderful concert. Saturday was busy with a potluck breakfast,

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Telegraph Harbour pub crawl, a blindfolded pirate dinghy race, and a potluck barbecue dinner. Next year’s rendezvous will be held on July 12 to 14. Anyone interested in joining us can contact Carole Ann at ca.brown@telus.net 4. C&C

An impressive fleet of 37 boats and their lively crews descended on Telegraph Harbour Marina, Thetis Island over the BC Civic Holiday weekend, and were treated to a weekend of fun, social activities, education, good ideas, generous sponsors, and great times!

Thanks to all the boats that participated! Mark your calendars for the 2024 rendezvous being held August 3 to 5 on Thetis Island.

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5. CANADIAN CHRIS CRAFT

There was a great turnout by the Canadian Chris Craft Rendezvous group including one of our founding members Alan, on Chrisea I, who celebrated his 97th birthday with his lovely wife Leslie and the group. We had a beautiful weekend at Ladysmith Community Marina, with 16 boats registered and two boats joining us after hearing about us over the grapevine! We also welcomed and enjoyed two CYA members to our event.

This group is so committed to their Chris Craft boats and we all enjoyed showing off our boats and sharing lots of stories. Big shout out and thanks to all of you who attended. Lots of fun was had by all and many new friends were

made once again.

We are very excited to celebrate our 25th Anniversary and are planning an extra special event in 2024. We will share the details in the new year. Mark the dates on your 2024 calendar now: July 19 to 21.

6. COMMANDER

Our 2023 Commander Rendezvous at Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes was a wonderful weekend. We had 16 boats, half Canadian and half American, and 35 people in attendance. It was nice to see a few more boats this year and a real treat to visit Anacortes.

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lines Sunday morning.

On Saturday, Morley Munro of Canmar Yachts kicked things off with a brief history of our Commander boats.

The new “Tips and Tricks for Boating” discussion went very well with members sharing ideas and stories on what works well, and in some cases, what could have gone better. Our potluck dinner was a resounding success with many recipes exchanged afterwards.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event such a fun and informative weekend. All Commanders are welcome to our next rendezvous at Genoa Bay Marina on July 12 to 14.

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at Madeira Park over the August long weekend. Coast Ranger, Dean Ranger, Forest Ranger II, Forest Surveyor, Oak II, Silver Fir, Western Yew and White Spruce were in attendance. As usual, squadron vessels were open to visitors, and the popular Sunshine Coast event drew large numbers of young and old alike. Weekend events included a Lions Club community breakfast, children’s activities, a hard hat diving demonstration, Legion barbecue dinner and dance, and a marine tailgate sale above the docks. The Squadron is grateful to the Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour, Sunshine Coast Regional District and the Pender Harbour Living Heritage Society for their very warm welcome and kind hospitality. The Ex-Forest Service Vessel Squadron is proudly affiliated with the Maritime Museum of British Columbia.

8. THE GRAND BANKS CRUISING CLUB OF BC

The GBCC of BC hosts two rendezvous annually. This year, the spring rendezvous was held in early June at Port Browning Marina & Resort on Pender Island with 18 boats attending. Friday evening was the usual meet and greet with beverages and bites. Saturday was spent leisurely exploring the island and then we held a barbecue in the evening.

In early Fall, 25 boats gathered at Telegraph Harbour Marina on Thetis Island to share our summer cruising stories and enjoy Smitty’s Smokin’ Pig Roast and dancing on the Saturday night! If you own a Grand Banks trawler and would like to join the club, please let us know by contacting Janey aat jhofmeyr@ grandyachts.com.

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9. MACGREGOR YACHT CLUB OF BC

The MacGregor Yacht Club of BC celebrated its 30th year with a full slate of club cruises in 2023.

Thirty-five of our 110 member boats participated in at least one cruise.

The schedule included our Blaine Regatta in May, MacRendezvous at the Union Steamship Co. Marina in June, Commodore’s Cruise to Sidney for July 1, Past Commodore’s Cruise to Bellingham in August and the Sucia Raft-Up in September. Contact mycbccommodore@gmail.com to learn more.

10. NONSUCH NIAGARA NORTH WEST SUMMER RENDEZVOUS

The Nonsuch Niagara North West Association held its annual summer rendezvous at the Ladysmith Community Marina July 7 to 10. It was

a great gathering of 24 boats and 42 people from Washington, British Columbia and even Manitoba!

Goodies from Old Town Bakery ensured all were fuelled up for a full morning of presentations on a range of topics. In the evening, we dined at the local English pub, The Fox & Hound. Sunday morning included discussions on best boat improvements and making plans for the 2024 Rendezvous. Sunday afternoon included a trip to the British Car Show at Transfer Beach and a sail in the harbour entrance finished by an evening pizza party on the dock.

2024 will be the 40th anniversary for our association. We are looking forward to even more people and boats attending the rendezvous on the weekend of July 12 to 15 at the beautiful Ladysmith Community Marina.

11. SEA SPORT

Our 2023 Sea Sport Rendezvous with its new location and earlier start date was more of a success than we could have hoped for this year. We took a gamble on changing up the scenery by moving the location to Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island. This decision did not disappoint, and in fact, more people than we can count have asked to have it there again next year. If you were there, you know why. This place has everything! It is truly a family friendly weekend with people, pets, and boats of all ages! So, if you’re one of those people who keeps thinking about it, but still hasn't attended, come join us next year. We promise you will be glad you did! Mark your calendars for the weekend of August 9 to 11. We look forward to seeing you out there!

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$10,000 Garmin has just released its latest and largest flagship recreational chartplotter, the GPSMAP9000.

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$40 to $380 Zhik has released a new 45-litre waterproof duffle/ backpack. Fully submersible, with 250 denier fabric and YKK Aquaguard zippers, this bag is durable enough for any boating adventure. You can carry it with a sling, use the carry handle or even wear it like a backpack, and it is designed to compress down to securely fit even smaller loads. Internal compartments can separate wet and dry gear, and transparent cargo pockets inside are perfect for storing small items.

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$100 Fit nearly any sized beverage container with this new Universal one-cup holder from SeaSucker. Designed to hold drink containers from two to 3.75 inches around, this holder uses a vacuum mount to stick on nearly all non-porous surfaces, at nearly any angle, without leaving a mark. Made in the US, SeaSucker claims that their product’s 120-pound holding power will last for days. It even has an available Yoebi Stemware Holder option for wine drinkers. seasucker.com

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Championship of Champions Regatta Competition and community at this inaugural 6m event

T Thirteen teams of three assembled at the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club for the inaugural Championship of Champions Regatta from October 20 to 22.

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boat racers gathered for a weekend of competition in the club’s Elliot 6m fleet. I was honoured to be invited to crew with Royal Victoria Yacht Club commodore, Stephanie Bacon, winning skipper of the Elliot 6m Women’s Keelboat Regatta a few weeks earlier.

Here’s my report on the racing and activities from this special weekend.

IT’S ALWAYS FUN to race on a new type of boat with a new team, especially when the competition includes a bunch of Olympians and Class Champions,

both past and present. Right at the top of that list was double Olympic Star Class Medalist Ross MacDonald, with a crew of champion sailors, including Jason Rhodes and Alex Levkovskiy. Then there were former 470 Class Olympians Jeff Eckard, Luke Ramsay and Annie Haeger, and Multi Class Champions Dalton Bergan from Seattle, Ryan Wood, Marcia MacDonald, Michael Clements, Gavin Pearce and their equally impressive list of luminary crews! I’ll be honest, as I stepped aboard the Elliot for the first time on Friday evening, I was a little concerned that I was out of my comfort zone with these sporty, high performance little keelboats with their hiking straps, symmetrical spinnaker and lots of strings.

My number one goal was to stay on the boat, and not embarrass myself. This was going to be fun… gulp!

Our third team member was Sarah Turpie, who’d also raced with Steph in the Women’s Championship, so I was taking my cues from them. I’d be middle crew with lots to do. Upwind there was mainsheet and traveller, vang, plus balancing the boat by putting my 225 pounds in the right places. Downwind I’d be hoisting and flying the chute, plus of course, providing the right amount of tactical, wind and current input. Sounds simple… Conditions for day one were five to 10 knots with a surprising amount of chop at times.

As the first start approached, I can say there were more than a few butterflies, which is a good thing. Getting off the line cleanly was our goal and it was clear from the get-go this would be an aggressive bunch, with lots of jostling for position and a little current pushing the fleet over the line. One added feature to the racing was that each boat was equipped with a Vakaros instrument display on the mast. This system served a few purposes including an auto start countdown directed by the committee as well as a GPS tracking element that also indicated the distance from the start line, heading and speed over ground. There were also RVYC Facebook

two robo-marks for the pin end of the start and the gate. It was cool stuff.

Now back to the racing. Race one went pretty well and we hung in there in the middle of the pack. Our downwind speed seemed alright, but upwind was going to be the challenge. The Elliot is a light boat with high aspect keel and rudder, so working the larger-thanthe-wind waves was very difficult. A little over trim or pinch and the boat would slow considerably. Finding just the right balance was difficult, not to mention maintaining a clear lane at the same time. There were no slackers in this fleet! There were also bands of pressure that came down the course and a couple knots more breeze really made a difference. Every mark rounding featured overlapped boats and getting away clean was important. There

were equal opportunities to gain or lose three or four boats at the offset weather mark roundings and the leeward gates.

Half-way through day one the cream was indeed rising to the top with Bergan and his team looking unstoppable.

MacDonald was close behind and Eckard was leading the chasing pack.

The race committee came with a mission and that was to squeeze in as much racing over two days as possible. After race three, I found myself peeling off a layer and guzzling water. This was hard work and we were only halfway through the day. To say that the fleet was unforgiving would be an understatement, there were the inevitable discussions, OK, shouting matches and some minor bumps. Recovery from a poor start or a penalty turn in the lumpy conditions was almost impossible and those

who avoided self-inflicted pain rose to the top. Consistency was the goal and, as always, it was easier said than done.

After day one, we found ourselves at the back of the fleet, but were buoyed by our three mid fleet races and everyone found the back of the pack at some point. It was time to regroup, lick our wounds and come out swinging on day two.

As a part of this event, race director Aubry Mayer handed out VIP bracelets and we all got to be a part of the Saturday night Commodore’s Closing Day celebrations. It was a lavish, fun, “Caddyshack” themed party, well attended by the RVYC membership. There was lots of mingling with old friends and new, good food, good drink and rehashing of the day’s racing. I heard rumors of a disco dance off on the

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second floor of the clubhouse as well.

A couple of Advil and it was off to bed for me. Oh to be young again.

I WAS STAYING aboard a friend’s sailboat and I awoke Sunday morning to the rattling of rigging and bouncing of the boat. Word is that there’s a new breakwater project underway. The wind was up already, a good sign for the day’s racing.

As we rigged up, we discussed our strategy for the day. The goal of competing well was the same, but we identified and discussed a few areas that we wanted to improve. Getting off the line was a priority. So was sailing fast and in the groove when upwind and we wanted to minimize tacks.

Getting and keeping clear air was our downwind goal and we wanted clean mark roundings and to keep things simple strategically. Race one was a good start to the day, managing to sail in the front pack, finishing a close sixth. Race two was pretty much a repeat with a fifth. With a little more breeze we were finding better speed and getting away clean. In race three we got a little chicken winged at the leeward mark, sucked the spinnaker into the jib block, half trimmed, and slowly faded back in the fleet. It was a setback for sure, but we were still feeling good about our progress. Part of the race program was to switch boats halfway through each day. This was facilitated with the help of a support RIB and in the lumpy conditions it was a little tricky. No rest though, right into another sequence for race four. So, here’s the thing, everyone’s figuring out the boats, everyone’s improving as the regatta progresses.

The goals remain: Get a good start, find a clean lane, sail fast, go the right way, minimize tacks, don’t overstand, round the weather mark clean, stay in the pressure, maintain clear air, find the right angle, play the waves, pick the right gate and repeat for the second lap. Well guess what, in race nine

we managed all these things well and, surprise, we won! See, sailboat racing is easy after all! High fives all around, adrenalin pumping, lots of sweat.

THE FINAL TWO races didn’t go as well, but we gave what we had left in the tank. Twelve races over two days is a lot. I don’t mind saying I was exhausted and would happily have called it a day at 11. The Elliot proved to be a challenging, physical little boat to race.

Sarah did an amazing job as forward crew with trimming the jib, gybing the pole, takedowns, hiking, cleaning up the tangles and taking more than her share of bumps and bruises, including an elbow to the head from yours truly.

Stephanie managed the difficult conditions, starts and mark roundings well, particularly on day two. We ended up in 10th place, a result we can be proud of in the elite company of some truly great sailors. Bergan and crew of Jen Morgan Glass and Lindsay Bergan led the regatta from start to finish, for a well-deserved win overall. Ross MacDonald and crew were a strong second, no surprise there, with Jeff Eckard and his team of Cam Wallace and Dylan Jones from Royal Vic completing the podium with strong finishes on Sunday. Luke Ramsay, Jessica Hirschbold and Rachel Green missed the last two races as they were jetting off to Chile, as Canada’s representatives in the Lightning Class at the Pan Am Games.

THIS WAS A fantastic event, a regatta of multiple generations that included competitors ranging from 19 to 65…

Am I really the old guy now, where did the years go? Michael Shepard and his team did a wonderful job running the races. As commodore Cedric Burgers stated so well, “Racing is the most important thing; it defines the culture… who we are and who we aspire to be.

It gets people involved in the community… We do that through sailing.”

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2023 was quite remarkable, and in some respects unanticipated, for BC salmon anglers. While angling for other species like rockfish, lingcod and halibut remained similar to previous years, the abundance of some salmon species was not. Unfortunately, sockeye fisheries, with a few exceptions like Alberni Inlet, were off the table because of continued poor returns to the Fraser River. Chum salmon abundance has also declined 64 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

precipitously, resulting in substantial reductions in commercial chum landings. That trend continued in 2023.

Although according to Jeremy Maynard, a long-time Campbell River charter captain and recreational fishery advisor, the recreational fishing chum limits remained at four per day. Campbell River has developed an important fall recreational chum fishery in southern BC. Pink salmon returns were massive and quite unexpected. 2023 was the

second cycle return of pinks since the disastrous flooding that occurred in 2019 throughout the lower Fraser River drainage area. The lower Fraser and its tributaries are prime pink salmon spawning locations.

The initial 2023 Fraser River estimate predicted a return of 6.1 million pinks, however the final number could exceed 20 million less harvest removals. This makes the 2023 return one of the largest in decades, in spite of the flood damage done to the Stephan Kerkhofs

nearly two decades ago to conserve Cowichan River fall run chinook. Cowichan escapements had dropped to 500 to 600 fish per year. These angling restrictions also conserved other Strait of Georgia chinooks that co-mingled with Cowichan fish along shared adult migration routes. These measures included rolling chinook closures as the fish moved along the migration path, but did not destroy salmon angling opportunities as a consequence.

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The most noticeable difference between 2023 and 2024 will be the absence of a dominant Fraser River pink salmon run. There will be pinks returning to the Fraser but in relatively small numbers compared to odd year cycles.

This will make targeted ocean recreational pink fisheries difficult and those that are caught will be the result of luck as much as anything else.

However, there will be pink salmon opportunities on beach and river fisheries where anglers can cast spoons and flies. Examples of this include Nanaimo’s Millstream River, the Oyster, Qualicum, Quinsam and Squamish rivers, Nile Creek and possibly on the Fraser River. Check local regulations for specific details.

The predictions for coho salmon are unknown at this time. According to the most recent Strait of Georgia creel survey bulletins, both the 2023 coho kept and coho released numbers are much higher than the previous years’ averages. This supports anglers’ observations that there were many more coho in the strait than in previous years. However, recognized fisheries scientists, like UBC’s Carl Walters, caution that the 2023 abundance was still far less than the abundance of coho seen in recreational fisheries between the 1950s and the late 1980s.

Assuming the upward trend in

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Coho were a real bright spot for recreational anglers in the Strait of Georgia.

The strait is defined by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) as statistical areas 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, plus 29.

The reappearance of coho for the entire year is important because they abandoned it in the early 1990s for causes that are still unknown. Although there is research that hints at change in marine productivity as the main culprit.

While there were sporadic reappearances of coho in the intervening years, the abundances were small and the amount of time spent in the strait was inconsistent. However, according to retired DFO scientist, Dick Beamish, there were signs as early as 2013 that coho were beginning to revert to their Strait of Georgia residency pattern that preceded the 1990s. Beamish attributes these recent reversals to an improving food supply that was sufficient to keep them within Strait of Georgia waters.

This is an important development because coho were the backbone of very large recreational fisheries, while contributing to commercial troll and net fisheries. The combined Strait of Georgia catch often exceeded a million coho per year. If this year signals that coho may return to an ‘inside’ residency pattern, it will be good news for fishermen.

Chinook abundance was once again strong in Strait of Georgia waters.

While chinooks are struggling in many areas, such as the upper Fraser River and even the Yukon River, fall runs of wild and hatchery chinook returning to the strait have been steadily improving. For example, the Cowichan River is on its way to another year with anticipated returns exceeding 23,000 adult and jack chinook salmon. However, the improvement trend has occurred in numerous rivers where either wild or hatchery production dominate.

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abundance continues into 2024, anglers should expect coho fishing opportunities similar to 2023, which means only retaining fin-clipped hatchery coho.

Fin clipped hatchery coho retention has been legal for decades, and this is a good thing. However, since Canada marks so few hatchery salmon, it means the opportunity to take advantage of more marked coho is generally best in Juan de Fuca Strait and the southwest region of Vancouver Island, because these areas have a higher abundance of US fish.

The Strait of Georgia wild and hatchery chinook abundance should be strong once again in 2024. Unfortunately, the retention of hatchery marked chinook is not universal across these important recreational fishing areas, unlike the situation with coho. This omission in DFO policy has been exacerbated by almost complete chinook non retention from April 1 to as late as August 1 in most of the South Coast’s key angling areas. Approving the retention of fin-clipped chinook has been delayed because of hook and release mortality concerns from hooking too many unmarked chinook before a fin-clipped chinook is encountered.

The only hope for positive changes in 2024 is to add regions where the mark rate of chinook is greater than 40 to 50 percent of the total abundance of fish.

High mark rates, like those in Juan de Fuca Strait, which exceed 70 percent in the spring, should qualify for hatchery marked fisheries status, but proposals for this area to permit retention of hatchery chinook have been repeatedly denied.

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of Fisheries to court based on the loss of access to chinook, through regulations that the group claims have been imposed without a sound scientific rationale, and for the lack of consultation with important affected recreational interests.

As far as chinook fishing is concerned 2024 should be like 2023, with the possible chance for a few additional hatchery chinook retention fisheries.

Sockeye are probably off the table for most of the South Coast, except Barkley Sound and Alberni Inlet. There may still be chum salmon retention in 2024 as it was this year. However, chum and sockeye decisions will be finalized after fisheries meets with user groups in early 2024.

There is one troubling situation that may be a harbinger for problems to come. Large schools of mackerel arrived in Juan de Fuca Strait in late September. These are warm-water fish and they can be extremely destructive to salmon smolts that have just entered the marine environ-

Intact adipose fin (wild salmon).

ment. The last major mackerel invasions, in the early 1980s, wiped out up to 90 percent of the chinook production from the Robertson Creek Hatchery near Port Alberni. That means similar damage was probably inflicted on salmon smolts from other rivers in the region. Their appearance supports current cyclical ocean temperature predictions that a warm water El Nino is present and it could last into the spring of next year.

TOM'S TIP Fish deep and use glow and UV lures and flashers. Winter chinooks are the only salmon species that anglers will be looking for in December. At this time of year they are feeding aggressively on small forage species, which often locates in deep water near the sea floor. Glow and UV reactive lures, and flashers, like the Gibbs double glow hoochie are ideal for deep trolling.

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Dufour 41 Fun under sail and at anchor, this new model f inds the sweet spot between comfort and performance

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F Fast on the heels of the last year’s introduction of the Dufour 37, the French builder launched their latest, the Dufour 41, which joins their line of nine models ranging from 37 to 61 feet. Designed by Umberto Felci, the 41 is commodious yet surprisingly nimble and will be perfect for a cruising couple or for heavy charter work.

Even at the dock, the Dufour 41 looks different from others in its class: The cockpit is immense, more like on the Dufour 430, and the bow is so broad above the waterline, it almost looks like a powerboat. Below her long hull chine however, the entry is narrow for respectable upwind performance. Her long hull windows look as if they were borrowed from a catamaran and her freeboard is 16 percent higher than on the 412. In places, her decks are up to 30 percent wider than before and the mast has been moved aft to reduce hobby-horsing and to create more livable space in the forward stateroom below. The model seems at once familiar and yet completely new.

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The interior is unique with its stylish forward bulkhead and linear(ish) galley.

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ON DECK

Step aboard the swim platform and you’ll end up behind the port wheel.

It and its partner on starboard are mounted on slim pedestals and they command a single spade rudder of 6’ 8” (2.03 metres). The twin dashboards hold a B&G screen and instruments and have handles integrated which come in handy when moving about in a seaway. The engine controls are on starboard and at knee level. That’s not my favorite position since the driver must bend down and take her eyes off the bow when docking. But until all steering becomes electric, this is the most practical way to build this kind of boat.

The transom drops manually with a line and block and tackle. It’s smaller

than on the previous model but it still provides a nice platform at the waterline and a place to stand and cook at the Dufour signature plancha grill situated under the opening transom seat.

Tucked under the grill is the life raft cubby for easy deployment. One tricky part of this transom arrangement is that there’s no practical way to add davits to carry a tender so you may need to consider adding an aftermarket arch if it can be anchored into the hull properly.

The social part of the cockpit is both longer and wider than on the 412. Two long benches frame a drop-leaf table with good handrails at either end and a cubby in the middle for small items.

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As mentioned above, the foredeck is large enough to host a dance floor.

There’s plenty of room to add an inflatable sunpad and still have room to work with the Lewmar windlass. One issue is that the anchor locker doesn’t open on deck. The chain must be accessed via the master stateroom below which could be an issue if it binds up.

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larger headsails and a sizeable selftacking jib which comes standard. You can also opt for an overlapping 108 percent genoa with two sheet winches back by the wheels. (The standard plan comes with only two winches at the companionway.) The genoa is a more powerful headsail but the tracks on the cabinhouse are surprisingly short so not terribly useful for shaping the headsail.

Dufour sells their models in packages, specifically Easy (base), Ocean (cruising) and Performance (club racing). If you choose the Performance package, you also get a boom that’s two feet longer and that adds 10 percent to the mainsail area which will definitely help her point higher and power up in light air. A loose-footed main is standard, but you can spec in-mast furling as well. There’s no traveler, instead the main is on a bridle system that goes to one winch. Forward is a two-foot integrated composite bowsprit that holds the furler for a screecher as well as the anchor snugged up below. All the sails are by Elvstrom.

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One item that works well at the boat show but can be challenging under way is the array of fixed deck ports by the mast. They brighten up the interior but are slippery, especially if there’s spray coming over the bow and you need to work at the mast. Some people love these, others not so much.

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Because the companionway was pushed forward to enable the large cockpit, and the forward bulkhead and mast were moved aft to create a spacious master stateroom, the saloon and galley in between were squeezed, but the arrangement still works. The first thing you notice when you come below is the forward bulkhead treatment which looks like a large square offset in a lighter colour and framed by indirect lighting. It makes an impression as you move forward to the master stateroom where you can opt to have an extra storage or shoehorn in a head.

For charter, this area is wide enough to hold two cabins each with its own door. In that case, the lighted square

is divided into two glowing rectangles and two doors. The C-shaped settee to port in the saloon must be truncated if two cabins are spec’d in the bow.

Along the starboard side is the linear galley but it comes with a twist. A two-burner stove is forward, a 60/40 double sink is aft, and in between is the refrigerator which protrudes into the saloon. This divides the countertop space into two sections and provides ample room for two cooks to work simultaneously. Due to the 14foot beam, the fridge doesn’t really squeeze the walkway from the forward stateroom aft, but it does create a bit of a situation when you have to move a pot of hot pasta from the stove to the sink, especially on a starboard tack. I’d advise you to not fill your pots too full or it’ll get risky.

The basic layout includes two to four cabins and two or three heads. The aft section always includes two cabins.

You can also choose two wet heads here or one head and one shower stall that can double as a wet locker. I’d like to see an option for an aft-facing nav station on port rather than another head but charter guests will use the head more than a desk.

You can choose between a light or dark finish and both come with solid wood door frames and accents. The boat is naturally bright below and you can watch the water rush by through the hull ports even when seated. The saloon may have been shortened, but she still feels larger than her 41 feet.

ON TEST

We headed out with the self-tacking jib and standard hoist main. True wind speed (TWS) hovered in the eight to 10-knot range and the water was smooth. The hull heeled slightly, rested on her hard chine and took off.

We were soon making seven knots on the beam. When we unfurled the screecher and fell off to 110 degrees, we still held onto 6.8 knots.

With the self-tacking jib and the

LOA 12.7 m / 41' 8" LWL 11 m / 36' 6" Beam 4.27 m / 14' 1"

screecher on a furler, sailing is versatile and easy, even single-handed. Felci stipulated that the maximum angle of heel should be 18 degrees so it’s very civilized sailing. Beyond about 18 knots of true wind, you’ll want to take a reef to keep her on her feet.

We had so much fun we lost track of time so when it came time to return to the marina, we had to hustle. Our boat was equipped with the upgraded 60-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel but a 50-horsepower is standard. Under the waterline the Dufour 41 has a Saildrive with a three-blade propeller which pushed us along at 7.2 knots at 2,400 rpm. This model will also be available with hybrid/electric propulsion that adds a genset as a range extender.

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Our test boat was dressed in a bright blue vinyl wrap which made her noticeable, especially when we flew the canary yellow screecher. Wraps like this blue one typically last a couple of years and when they come off, the gelcoat underneath is like new. That said, there’s an upcharge of an unspecified amount for this and dock dings show up quickly.

The base price is US $275,000 but as tested, she came in just under US $500,000. Of course, that includes equipment like Flexiteek in the cockpit, air conditioning, B&G electronics including a nine-inch MFD, a refrigerator in the cockpit table and a bow thruster.

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Our LYC family needs our help and requires time to heal.

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We are committed to and will immediately start work on the 2026 Vic-Maui.

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Our goal is to make very special race, the2026 rebuilding of Lahaina and celebrating the 60th anniversary of Our goal is to make 2026 a very special race, celebrating the rebuilding of Lahaina and celebrating the 60th anniversary of both the founding of LYC and of the first Vic-Maui in 1965. both the founding of LYC and of the first Vic-Maui in 1965.

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112’ 1995 Tarrab Raised Pilothouse $1,795,000 USD (CAD DUTY PAID)

88' 1980 Whangarei Engineering EX NZ Navy Vessel - $998,000 USD

SOLD

84’ 2007 West Bay Yacht Fisherman 80’ 2007 Ocean Alexander $2,950,000 USD $2,495,000 USD

SOLD

65’ 2006 Marquis 65 $1,150,000 USD

80' 2023 Princess X80

75' 2005 Custom Canoe Cove Boat House

74' 1996 Hatteras Sport Deck Motoryacht - $699,000 USD

65’ 2006 Marquis 65 $1,575,000 CAD

60’ 2018 Azimut 60 Flybridge $1,850,000 USD (CAD DUTY PAID)

60’ 2010 Viking 60 Enclosed Bridge 60’ 2018 Princess S60 $2,299,000 USD $1,995,000 USD

SOLD

58' 1982 Custom Pilothouse Trawler LRC

SOLD

57’ 2005 Carver 560 Voyager $749,000 CAD

SOLD

57' 2005 Nordhavn 57

56' 2019 Custom Boathouse $225,000 CAD

SOLD

55’ 2011 Custom Boathouse $115,000 CAD

55' 2022 Princess V55

54’ 2007 Meridian 490 Pilothouse

54' 2015 Belize 54 Sedan $1,250,000 USD

52’ 2020 Sunseeker 52 Manhattan $1,949,000 USD

52’ 2008 Maritimo $850,000 USD

50’ 2021 Princess F50 $1,998,000 CAD

50' 2018 Princess F49 $1,749,000 CAD

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50’ 2020 Princess F50 $1,950,000 CAD

48’ 2006 Sea Ray 48 Sundancer $595,000 CAD

47’ 2011 Sea Ray 470 Sundancer $599,000 CAD

47' 1997 Bayliner 4788 Pilot House Motoryacht $299,000 CAD

45’ 2024 Axopar 45XC Cross Cabin $1,211,564 CAD

43' 2017 Galeon 430 Skydeck $949,000 CAD (DUTY PAID)

SOLD

46’ 1992 Canoe Cove Pilothouse $269,000 CAD

SOLD

43’ 2012 Fathom Fast Trawler

45' 1987 Bayliner 4550, 4588 Motoryacht

SOLD

SOLD

42’ 2011 Regal Sport Coupe

40’ 2008 Marquis 40 Sport Coupe $499,000 CAD

40’ 2018 Princess V40

SOLD

40’ 2001 Regal 3880 Custom Diesel $259,000 CAD

39’ 1995 Bayliner 3988 Command Bridge $169,000 CAD

39’ 2019 Nord Star 36 Patrol $588,000 CAD

38' 2008 Cabo 38 Express

38’ 2003 Meridian 381 Sedan Bridge $265,000 CAD

37’ 2023 Axopar Cross Cabin Aft Cabin $510,000 CAD

37’ 2018 Axopar 37XC Aft Cabin, Day Cruiser $329,800 CAD

37' 2022 BRABUS Shadow 900XC Aft Cabin (No Luxury Tax) Inquire for Price

37’ 2006 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer $155,000 CAD

37' 2019 Axopar 37 Cabin with Aft Cabin $369,000 CAD

37' 2022 Axopar 37XC $481,900 CAD

37' 2007 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer $158,900 CAD

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SALE - POWER BOATS FORFOR SALE - POWER OVER 46’

36’ 1989 Trojan 36 Sedan $74,900 CAD

36' 2006 Chris-Craft Corsair $225,000 CAD

35’ 2017 Boston Whaler 345 32’ 2000 Regal 3260 Commodore Conquest Pilothouse $599,000 CAD $79,000 CAD

31' 2018 Boston Whaler 315 $455,000 CAD

31’ 2000 Wilbur Dirigo $249,000 CAD

29’ 2021 Ranger Tugs R-29 CB $429,000 CAD

28’ 2021 Axopar 28 Cabin $248,000 CAD

28’ 2023 Axopar 28 Cabin Wetbar $305,000 CAD

28’ 2004 Pursuit 2870 w/twin 300HP Engines $149,000 CAD

28' 2023 Axopar 28 Cabin Twin Engine Wetbar Inquire for Pricing

28' 2023 Axopar 28 Cabin Single 300 Aft Cabin Inquire for Pricing

27’ 2021 Ranger Tugs R-27 $268,800 CAD

26’ 2022 Nimbus Commuter 8 $249,000 CAD Includes Trailer

25' 2022 Axopar 25 Cross Top Inquire for Pricing

25' 2023 BRABUS Shadow 300 $279,000 CAD

37’ 2021 AxoparXC Wetbar JPO $445,000 CAD

37’ 2001 Maxum 3700 SCR $159,500 CAD

26’ 2002 Strike Cuddy Cabin w/diesel 25’ 2005 Albemarle 248 Express $79,500 CAD $59,900 CAD

25’ 2009 Boston Whaler 250 Outrage 22’ 2018 KingFisher Escape HT 2025 22' 2022 Axopar 22 T-Top $150,000 CAD $126,000 CAD Inquire for Pricing

22’ 2021 Axopar 22 Spyder with Custom Bimini $108,000 CAD

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54’ Hanse 548 Orders Available

54’ Moody 54 DS Orders Available

51’ Hanse 510 Orders Available

48’ 1998 Custom Yachtwerft Luetje

SOLD

46’ 2024 Hanse 460 Orders Available

46’ 1990 Nautor Swan 46 Mark II $238,500 CAD

45’ 2014 Beneteau America Oceanis

SOLD

42’ 2022 Lagoon 42

SOLD

42' Dehler 42 Orders Available

41’ Moody 41DS Orders Available

SOLD

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38’ 2006 Sabre 386

41’ Hanse 410 (New) Orders Available

36’ 2009 Jeanneau 36i Performance

46’ Hanse 460 Customization Available

38’ 2020 Hanse 388

SOLD

34’ 2024 Hanse 348 Orders Available

45’ Moody 45DS Orders Available

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2021 | SUNSEEKER MANHATTAN 55 | $2,199,990 USD

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2015 | SEA RAY 510 FLY | $890,000 USD

2005 | SEA RAY SUNDANCER 48 | $525,000 CAD

2022 | PRESTIGE 460 FLY | $1,299,000 CAD

2006 | DORAL 45 ALEGRIA | $349,000 CAD

2019 | SWIFT TRAWLER 44 | $675,000 USD

2016 | SABRE 42 SALON EXPRESS | $925,000 CAD

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2010 | SAN JUAN 40 | $595,000 USD

1992 | OCEAN ALEXANDER 440 | $365,000 CAD

1996 | SEA RAY 400 SEDAN BRIDGE | $199,000 CAD

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2016 | BOSTON WHALER 345 CONQUEST | $555,000 CAD

2018 | BOSTON WHALER 345 PILOTHOUSE |$730,000 CAD

2023 | BENETEAU ANTARES 11 | $499,000 USD

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2014 | PURSUIT 285 OFFSHORE | $179,000 CAD

2015 | REGAL 280 EXPRESS | $140,000 CAD

2013 | SEA RAY SUNDANCER | $99,500 CAD

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2007 FLEMING 65 — $3,850,000

2022 BOSTON WHALER 405 — $1,829,000

2009 COASTAL CRAFT 450 IPS — $1,100,000

2009 GRAND BANKS 47 — $940,000

2002 GRAND ALASKAN 53 — $775,000

2022 BOSTON WHALER 325 $695,000

2001 GRAND BANKS 46 $595,000

1976 GULF GRAND MARINER 50 $199,000

GRAND BANKS 36 $249,000

1998 TARTAN 3800 $189,000

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$499,000

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60’ AZIMUT MAGELLANO ’24

$189,900

38’ Catalina 380 ‘98 ...............................................................SOLD 37’ Hunter ’87 ..........................................................................SOLD 37’ Beneteau 373 ’05 .................................................... $167,900 36’ Jeanneau 36i ’12 ..............................................................SOLD 36’ Beneteau 361 ’00 ...........................................................SOLD 36’ CS Traditional ’79........................................................$54,900 34’ Jeanneau SO 349...................................NEW - INQUIRE 34’ Beneteau 10R ’07 ...........................................................SOLD 33’ Beneteau Oceanis ’02........................................... $108,000 33’ C&C 33 ’76....................................................................$10,000 32’ Cheoy Lee Offshore.................................................$44,900 28’ Hunter ’92 ......................................................................$29,900

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SAIL 80’ Kelly Archer/Chuck Paine Ketch ’03 US $1,295,000 53’ Petersen/Jespersen ’88 ......................................... $499,000 52’ Santa Cruz ’93...................................................US $249,000 48’ Grainger ’06 ........................................................US $399,000 47 X-Yachts XC ’24...........................................NEW MODEL 47’ Beneteau 47.7 ’00 ........................................................ SOLD 46’ Beneteau 461 ’00 .................................................... $239,900 46’ Lagoon .................................... NEW MODEL - INQUIRE 45’ X-Yachts XC 45 ’11 .................................................... SOLD 44’ Sparkman and Stephens Sloop ’65 ............... $170,000 44’ Lagoon 440 ’10......................................................... $650,000 44’ Jeanneau 440............................................NEW - INQUIRE 42’ Lagoon ’20 ................................................................... $829,000

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38’ Carver Supersport ’06 ......................................... $264,800 37’ Carver 370 Voyager ’99 ....................................... $149,900 35’ Tiara ’00 ......................................................................... $119,900 31’ Camano Troll ’96...................................................... $139,900 30’ Rinker 280 ’08 ..............................................................$99,800 30’ Neptunian ’21 ............................................................ $349,900 30’ Pursuit 3000 ’99 (Diesel).................................... $129,900

28’ Protector ’03 (diesel) .............................................$114,900 28’ Boston Whaler 285 Conquest ’13 .................$279,900 25’ Carolina Skiff ’03 ..........................................................$68,900 21’ Thunder Jet ’14 ................................................................SOLD 19’ Nordic CC ’23 .................................................................$89,900 19’ Sea Ray 190 Signature ’97 .....................................$19,900

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2002 FORMULA 400SS ASKING $135,000

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2011 AMEL 54 ASKING $780,000 USD

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2000 LEOPARD 4500 ASKING $250,000 USD

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92 Custom Paddle Wheeler | 1985 ............ 595,000

38’ Baltic 38DP | 1983 ..........................99,500 USD

57’ Carri Craft Passenger | 1972 NEW PRICE 119,000

38’ Blue Water | 1980 ................................. 115,000

50’ Gulf Commander | 1980 ....................... 224,999

38’ Contest 38S Ketch | 1981 ..................... 119,000

42’ Universal Marine Europa | 1982 NEW PRICE 163,000

38’ Hans Christian 38T | 1980 .................... 139,000

34’ Tollycraft Sedan | 1980........................ 159,000

38’ Hans Christian MK ll | 1979 .................. 148,000

34’ Uniflite Sport Sedan | 1974 .................... 44,900

37’ Bavaria 37 Exclusive | 2000 .................. 129,000

31 Boston Whaler Sport | 1989.................... 75,900

34 C&C PLUS | 1990 ..................................... 72,900

30’ Sea Ray 300 Sundancer | 2004 .............. 84,900

34’ Catalina 34 Mark II | 1997 NEW PRICE 105,000

26’ Wellcraft 260 | 1998 ............................... 79,000

34’ Marquis Coast 34 | 1988......................... 90,000

19’ Yamaha Boats SX195 | 2022 .................. 67,900

28’ Harris | 1984 ........................................... 37,000

10’ Gala A300HQ | 2023 .............................. 20,500

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ULTIMATE OCEANFRONT TROPHY PROPERTY PORCHER ISLAND, BC

This pristine 63 acre property nestled on Porcher Island, off the rugged west coast, southwest of Prince Rupert and near the mouth of the majestic Skeena River, offers a unique opportunity for a wilderness oceanfront retreat. This stunning property is perfectly situated with over 4,000 ft of frontage and excellent sheltered boat and plane moorage, in gorgeous Welcome Harbour. A short walk through to Oval Bay, it also offers over 3,000 ft of beaches with unspoiled, picturesque views of the Pacific Ocean. The remote, treed haven provides the ultimate seclusion and adventure, allowing for an amazing escape amidst the untamed beauty of British Columbia’s west coast, making it a dream location for those seeking an unparalleled wilderness retreat. $1,995,000 RICHARD OSBORNE

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-328-0848 rich@landquest.com

SPECIAL SIDNEY ISLAND OCEANFRONT, SOUTHERN GULF ISLANDS, BC

You won’t believe you are living off the grid in this 2,160 sq. ft., 4 bedroom, 2 bath full basement home on 1.67 acres with 210 ft oceanfront. Thermador kitchen, fenced gardens, orchard, greenhouse, outdoor kitchen and shower, Wi-Fi and TV. It is perfect for indoor and outdoor living. Airstrip, marina and island caretaker. $2,495,000 RICHARD OSBORNE

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-328-0848 rich@landquest.com

10.55 ACRE OCEANFRONT ESTATE IN TELESCOPE PASSAGE ON HARDY ISLAND

FAWN GUNDERSON

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LAKEFRONT ACREAGE WEST KOOTENAYS, BC

30 ACRES - CACHALOT INLET WEST COAST VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC

30 acres with 2,000 ft of oceanfront and 300 ft beach in Cachalot Inlet, Kyuquot Sound an awesome West Coast Vancouver Island location for fishing camp or private retreat near BC’s best fishing, surfing, and kayaking, building site and road from beach cleared. $600,000 RICHARD OSBORNE

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-328-0848 rich@landquest.com

BASECAMP DESOLATION SOUND STRATA LOT 1 WILDERNESS

160 acres set over 2 titles with approx. 3,000 feet of lakeshore on a great fishing lake. Land is mostly forested with a few open clearings. Dual zoning Remote Residential and Tourist Commercial. Prime campground / resort property location or private recreational retreat. Borders Crown land. 1,250,000

Affordable 5 acre wilderness lot located at the gateway to Desolation Sound, only minutes to Lund on the northern Sunshine Coast. Road accessible with power available and no building permit process required. Limited availability with only 4 lots being released in this second phase. $369,000

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OCEANFRONT CABIN AND DOCK ON BOULDER POINT - CORTES ISLAND

OCEANFRONT HOME WITH GUEST CABIN OKEOVER INLET, BC

This offering comprises two spectacular oceanfront lots, each with a private dock and drilled well, allowing for two homes per lot. Includes a private beach and RV for living during construction. It’s an ideal opportunity for a private estate or group purchase. $1,499,999

6.92 acres with 756 sq. ft. cabin and 40 ft dock providing deep water moorage. 3 minutes by boat from Squirrel Cove government wharf and general store on Cortes Island.

Easily accessible and located right in world renowned yachting destination Desolation Sound. $759,000

Road accessible, meticulously maintained, 2,296 sq. ft. custom home and guest cabin offer both a tranquil full-time residence and a recreational escape, with easy access to Desolation Sound just a short boat ride away. Surrounded by nature with privacy and ocean views. $999,990

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OCEANFRONT HOME AND DOCK JERVIS INLET - HARDY ISLAND, BC

TROPHY WEST COAST OCEANFRONT PROPERTY - GABRIOLA ISLAND, BC

Situated on 4.94 acres with 850 ft of low bank waterfront, this is an opportunity for waterfront living and recreation. With well-appointed main home, additional building site, two beaches, private dock and robust power and water system, it’s a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. $1,189,000

Sprawling 6 acre oceanfront estate on Gabriola Island with 1,400 ft shoreline. 4,105 sq. ft. West Coast Style home features floor to cathedral ceiling windows with ocean views. Foreshore Lease for dock. 2 other garage / workshops with indoor parking for 20+ cars, RVs, boats. $2,990,000

JAMIE ZROBACK 1-604-483-1605 jamie@landquest.com JASON ZROBACK 1-604-414-5577 jason@landquest.com BC LANDPRO GROUP

Personal Real Estate Corporation 604-809-2616 sam@landquest.com

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KOOTENAY LAKE WATERFRONT HOME AND BEACH HOUSE - NELSON, BC

Welcome to waterfront living! This 2.27 acre property has an extensive sandy beach and private dock. The beach house, carriage home, 3 RV hookups, massive workshop garage, large Quonset, and securely gated perimeter provide privacy, respite and fun! $1,995,000 JOHN ARMSTRONG

Personal Real Estate Corporation 250-307-2100 john@landquest.com

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One of the most spectacular waterfront properties on the West Coast of B.C. 20 acres, 3,000’ of shoreline, a stunning home & protected deep water moorage at your private dock.

Nelson Island • $5,600,000

This 4bed/3bath waterfront home features breathtaking ocean & island views & sunny Southern exposure, as well as protected deep water moorage with a 75’ dock & boathouse. A rare package!

Nestled on a 5 acre waterfront parcel, this brand new custom built home features 3,200 square feet with 2 primary bedrooms on the main level (both with ensuites) and a 2 bedroom self contained suite on the walkout lower level. Gibsons • $2,895,000

West Coast waterfront retreat - 1.77 acres with beautiful ocean views in a lush forested setting with a brand new, contemporary high end cottage.

Garden Bay • $1,190,000

Custom built in 2020 this luxurious waterfront residence is nestled on a 4.94 acre estate property with stunning panoramic ocean & island views.

Beautiful ocean views are featured from this “like new” 3 bedroom/2 bath waterfront modular home. Ideally situated to allow for a primary residence in front, on the oceanfront side.

Halfmoon Bay • $950,000

Garden Bay • $2,399,000

Gibsons • $3,688,000

SO Completely renovated in a contemporary style, this extremely private & immaculate 3 bed/3 bath waterfront home is situated on a lush, professionally landscaped 1.72 acre property with level, established gardens.

Featuring stunning ocean views & sunsets.

Halfmoon Bay • $2,125,000

This 2.16 acre waterfront property features a super cute low-bank beach cottage with a 50’ licensed foreshore. Sub-dividable, gorgeous ocean views and prime location.

Madeira Park • $1,490,000

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Custom built 3bed/2bath West Coast cottage, situated on early 50 acres of prime level waterfront in Blind Bay, Hardy Island boasting 1,000’ of pristine oceanfront.

Hardy Island • $2,500,000

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One of the rarest & most unique waterfront estates Extraordinary Downtown Sechelt 3 bed/3 bath to be offered for sale on the Sunshine Coast. Ultra esplanade waterfront property with some of the most private 17 acres with 2 homes, 1,000’ of pristine shore- gorgeous, unobstructed ocean views all the way to Vanline and protected deep water moorage with 2 docks couver Island. Southern exposure with tons of sunshine. & a boathouse. Secret Cove • $3,295,000 Sechelt • $2,450,000

Rare combination of sun drenched South-West facing waterfront with year round, protected deep water moorage. Situated on the prime point in Secret Cove with stunning ocean/island views & sunset.

Gorgeous Timber Frame waterfront home with 3 sepa- Low bank waterfront property at ‘Whittakers at Pender rate living areas - the main space, a penthouse suite & Harbour’! This is one of BC’s finest waterfront commua Carriage House Suite above the double garage. nities offering private, protected deep water moorage.

“Quarrybbean” an exceptional lifestyle retreat, 2.5 acres of spectacular waterfront on Nelson Island w/2 solar powered buildings.

Nelson Island • $2,198,000

Sechelt • $2,000,000

Garden Bay • $699,000

Halfmoon Bay • $2,950,000

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RealEstate 10 Acre Legacy Property, Saunders Island, Bella Bella, BC

Private retreat in the heart of the Great Bear Rainforest. On the Inside Passage, minutes from daily flights to Vancouver & BC Ferry to Port Hardy or Prince Rupert. Waterfront residence, bighouse with commercial kitchen, 2 guest cabins, hilltop lodge, steward’s cabin and outbuildings, ample fresh water, 1.4 km of well-established roads, 200’ dock space, off grid solar, diesel backup, all furnishings and maintenance equipment included. $4,400,000 Email: saunders.island.mgt@gmail.com www.oceantribecharters.com

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decent swimmers, and so returned without worry to my perogies, musing that the raccoons had found a better meal than I. But the sound of the little fellow’s splashing continued and I decided to check on it again.

Sure enough, a soggy and forlorn face peered up at me, tiny paws struggling to climb up the large orange buoy hanging from the ketch. Surely this little fellow wouldn’t drown? I thought. I watched for a few more moments, finding the whole scene rather pathetic, and took pity on the miserable looking critter.

I returned to my boat and fished out a tough, orange neoprene glove and walked back to where the little halfdrowned raccoon was treading water.

With a deep breath, I reached down, caught it by the scruff of its neck, and lifted the soggy beast triumphantly in the air.

For a brief moment it hung there, wide-eyed, its feet still paddling as if still immersed in the chuck. Then, its eyes fixed mine with a look of utter malice and it let out a snarling, blood-curdling yowl that echoed across the lonely cove.

My instinctive fight or flight reflexes immediately clicked in. I launched the thrashing ball of wet fur, teeth, and rage down the dock. It sailed for 10 feet or so, somersaulting end over end, before landing with a sickening wet splat onto the boards a safe distance away from me. It immediately high-tailed it for the safety of shore.

Frozen in shock at the encounter, I was startled to reality when the ketch’s hatch was thrown back and the young man appeared again in the companionway.

He fixed me with a friendly smile, and sagely proffered the following piece of advice: “Watch out for the raccoons here, they’re a real menace!”

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One glorious fall evening I pulled into Conover Cove on Wallace Island after a magnificent day of sailing and I was delighted to find a coveted spot on the dock.

There was only one other boat in the cove, a large wooden ketch tied along the outside edge of the dock, from which I could hear the warm sounds of revelry and card playing floating up from down below.

After tying up and stretching my legs, I set about unpacking my little propane barbecue and fired up a feast of pero114 - D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3

gies. The boaters on the ketch likewise had dinner in mind—one of them clambered up from the warmth of the cabin to throw some steak and garlic prawns onto their stainless steel railmounted barbecue. The young man waved a brief hello to me, before popping back below deck.

The second their hatch closed, the raccoons showed up.

Most boaters have some experience with these little bandits creeping aboard when they think no one is looking. Wallace Island, however, had a particular reputation for the number, size and brazenness of its raccoons.

Earlier that summer I had spoken with two wildlife biologists. Their nighttime shore count produced a worrying 50 plus confirmed sightings!

On this night a gang of four sauntered down the ramp: three burly adults lead-

ing one scrawny youngling. They made a point of checking out my perogies before determining that the other boat, with its unattended cockpit and mouthwatering steaks and prawns, was a better choice, and soon they were making a fine mess of what food had been left out.

I decided it would be un-neighbourly not to act, and went to shoo the critters away. The three large ones leapt onto the dock with disgruntled snarls, but fled up the ramp with a few stamps of my feet.

The smaller of the four did not seem to possess the same dexterity as his brethren, and as he was making his escape—a large piece of steak-fat hanging from his fangs—he slipped on the ketch’s gunwale and landed in the water between the dock and the boat with a splash.

I know these creatures to be half Continued on page 113

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