Blissful Blair Islet Anchorage
Near the western end of MacKenzie Sound is Blair Islet. Tucked in around the south side is a two or three boat cove offering quiet, gentle breezes, and views of nearby cliffs.
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Recent Dispatches
Broughton West - Claydon Bay
With a clean load of laundry and a fresh loaf of bread it was time to cast off the dock from Echo Bay and head west and north into the upper region of the Broughtons.
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Echo Bay and a bit of work
Mixing business with pleasure is normal for my summer trips. In order for me to be gone for up to three months I need to be able connect professionally...
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Chatham Channel Connection
After a few quiet nights in Boughey Bay waiting out the welcome, wildfire-dampening rain, it was time for a change of scenery.
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The Broughton leap
After spending far too long in Clam Bay I finally felt good enough, and winds were favorable enough, to make my way to Campbell River and ...
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Ganges to Clam Bay - My Aching Back!
Still in the Gulf Islands although longer than planned. With wind, sun, rain, and a sore back it has been a little of everything for a couple weeks.
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Moving north
Moving north after crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca, getting ready to clear into Canada
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Summer 2026 Canada begins
Finally off the dock and on my way north for the 2026 Summer. Hoping to get further north on the inside of Vancouver Island this year.
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Altered states Summer 2025 and west coast bar hopping
Click to read more about this journey.
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