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I often wonder what the walls - or rather hull of a boat would say if you asked her about her notable moments. Would tales of an equatorial crossing amuse her audience? Perhaps a Whale encounter of epic

Dogs do speak, but only to those who will listen. - Orhan Pamuk Henley and Rodney frolic about in a swimming hole near Goldstream Park. These two play hard, and I'm always amazed at their athletic prowess.

To me wing on wing is an experience unlike any other. The sails feel like lungs. They breath peacefully with a steady downwind breeze and bring SV Tout Va Bien to life. Today I reveled in my good fortune

What's in a name? Is it tribute, strength, character, or even a wee giggle? While exploring Wallace Island in the southern gulf islands of BC I happened upon quite a treasure trove of boat names. The names

I've been extremely fortunate this summer. I was able to cruise around the Gulf Islands, as well as up the west coast of Vancouver Island for two full months. It was a wonderful adventure and to be honest

These two beauties kept me company last night on the hook. As a young kid I learned to call them “Dumpster Chickens.” I know most people think of bald eagles with respect and admiration. Don’t get me wrong,

Two months ago I put my name into an online crew bank for the 75th Annual Swiftsure Yacht Race based out of Victoria BC. I was pretty fortunate to have a few Captains call on me - however I chose to crew

I took this photo as I walked through the docks to find my ride for the 75th Swiftsure International Yacht Race. I was asked to crew aboard SV Northern Lights a week before the race. It was an obvious

I walk with my dog Rodney daily. During our walks I contemplate many things; memories, struggles, victories, hopes, hurts and dreams. Some are more pertinent than others. It's a time where my mind can

My girl SV Tout Va Bien soaking up all the Vitamin Sea she can. The last month has been filled with sailing adventures. Sidney Spit, Haystack Islets, Murder Bay, Sooke Basin, and Discovery Island. Suffice

SV Tout Va Bien sailing home to Victoria from Discovery Island May 20 2018 - Juan De Fuca Straight. The wind was steady and the beer was tasty! ▶️ DTube ▶️ IPFS For those of you not in the sailing know...

Yesterday was a pretty fulfilling day for me. I got to introduce two of my heroes to one another. Ralph - a Harvard economics professor who decided to become an MLA after the sudden passing of his wife

When I was a kid, we used to play with sparklers. Birthdays, holidays, and achievements would be marked with a crackling sound and fiery display. I can fondly remember running through the snow on New Years

CFSA club race in the Salish Sea - Olympic Peninsula in the background I always admire racers. They are masters of perfection in sail trim and tactics. It is a different kind of sailing when compared to

Although sea otters are seen as more of a nuisance by most mariners - they are part of the weasel family - I couldn't help but enjoy watching them sun themselves on the docks. This is my entry for @claudiaz

Super Yacht After Eight ...and my neighbors Fisher Ketch Rig Shokuran. I was pretty surprised when I walked home from work to see that our humble hood had a big player in the mix. After Eight was quite

The simplicity of life at anchor - or on the hook - is pretty damn fantastic. I spent the weekend on the hook at Haystack Isles near Witty's Lagoon. It was a short sail from Victoria BC, but it felt like

There's a sweet spot aboard my boat SV Tout Va Bien. It find the sweet spot when the motors off, the sails are trimmed and she just sails herself. This is a video of one such moment captured on my iphone

One of the best phrases I have come across during my first 5 years of boat ownership is... "Boat Unit." For those not familiar, Boat Units tend to make the bigger ticket items a little easier