Welcome to Coastal Cruising in British Columbia!
- Free Anchoring Permit
If you are a visiting boater, City of Vancouver offers anchorage to boaters who obtain a free permit. With a permit you can stay for a maximum 14 days (within a 30-day period) from April 1 to September 30.
You can apply for an anchoring permit at Stamp’s Landing dock: Heather Civic Marina or Boating Welcome Centre: False Creek Yacht Club (the float in front, under the north pier of Granville Street Bridge). Read more…
Boaters planning on visiting Vancouver be sure to check out our informative article on anchoring in False Creek
Vic-Maui 2010-It's All About the Journey
Even if he hadn’t been sitting on the floor of the cockpit bracing himself with his feet to hang onto the tiller before the next massive wave filled the cockpit, storm conditions would have prevented Pierre Cote from dealing with any damage the storm had wreaked so far.
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Marine Shore Power Cords
We all love the convenience of shore power — for most of us it's the first thing we look for when visiting a new marina. In this article we talk about shorepower and the things you need to be aware of to maximize safety.
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Pender Harbour
On July 19, 1891, the Vancouver News-Adviser described Pender Harbour this way: Scarcely any place could be more naturally adapted for holidaying than this beautiful waterfront location which has the distinction of being the first landlocked harbour on the mainland north of Vancouver, deep enough for ocean vessels.
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Summer Dips and Spreads
So we’ve covered the summer salads and the best burgers ever in earlier issues of Coastal Cruising -- our next summer culinary adventure is dips and spreads.
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Cruising Connected
For those of us who feel compelled to stay connected even when we are away from it all there are a myriad of choices here in the Pacific Northwest that allow us to compulsively check our email.
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Dandelions for Dinner
After two weeks on the boat we were out of fresh produce and our small freezer does not have room for frozen vegetables. We had harvested the oysters from our dinghy on the way back from an afternoon hike and as I pondered my paltry vegetable selection, I remembered all the plants we had seen on our walk and wondered if any of them were edible.
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Using Wood Plugs
On occasion you may need to relocate or remove something that has been mounted using wood screws. Doing so can leave you with some unsightly screw holes. You have several options to fix this problem and in this article we will give you some suggestions and tips on how to hide screw holes using wood plugs. Read more…
Summer Salads
As the temperature rises, so does the appeal of crisp, healthy and delicious summer salads. These easy recipes do double duty as either an appetizer or a meal.
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DeCourcy Island
DeCourcy Island is a lovely cruising destination thanks to its marine park designation and anchorage…but did you know that it was once home to a bizarre New Age cult back in the thirties? Read more…