Posts about circumnavigation of vancouver island written by paddlinboy. Sep 01, 2003 from june 28 to august 11, 2003, we took the boat on a counterclockwise circumnavigation of vancouver island, british columbia. Bring jamies expertise on board for sail handling or sailrig inspection. Feb 16, 2018 a circumnavigation of vancouver island. Total mileage on the circumnavigation varies between 500 and 700 nautical miles depending on weather and final route. Public hosted by britannia heritage shipyard society. All of us had come north via the east coast of vancouver island, through.
Whether planning for the big cruise or a long summer sailing holiday, jamie and i are available by appointment to help on a variety of fronts. Her book is about the more challenging sailing that she and her children did in the seas between vancouver island and the b. For anyone interested in planning such a trip, included are tips for duration, distance, weather and obstacles. This is the famous race rocks about 10 nm outside of victoria. In 2004, we set out from seattle to sail around vancouver island. Sep 08, 2016 video clips and photos of a 5 week circumnavigation of vancouver island in august 2016. Completion of vancouver island circumnavigation speed quest by colin angus. Dove is a book for those who dream of sailing around the world. An uptodate, detailed tide and current schedule either in book or.
We arrived in oak bay in the late afternoon, anchored in a crowded anchorage and toasted our trip with some crappy tasting canadian beer. Author sails around vancouver island and uncovers fathers. This course is run as both a 7 day standalone and 14day combined with advanced adventure. But your blog has made me even more enthusiastic about going there. Protection island writer brian harvey releases fourth book, sea trial. Sailing adventures on vancouver islands west coast, and were entranced by the stories of isolated anchorages, picturesque villages, gorgeous scenery and interesting wildlife. We managed to photograph bears, whales, deer, eagles, dense old growth forests, hot springs paradise, and many cool anchorages and hikes. Our 10 month old daughter fynn was smiling and the sun was shining. Circumnavigation vancouver island 2020 cruise sailboat. Vancouver island is the largest island off the west coast of north america.
Endless adventure in circumnavigation of vancouver island. The 7 day format is perfect for those constrained by time. This is our chance to test the ocean waters with our new gear and to see the pacific northwest wilderness one last time before heading south. In 2011 colin rowed the 1,100 km 683 miles around vancouver island in 15 days, 11 hours, and 47 minutes, setting a new record for the fastest human powered circumnavigation of the island.
That sounded like a great idea, so after a few months of planning, my friends bridget, jelski, jonty and i quit our jobs in auckland, new zealand, and flew to canada, where we joined harry miller and sarah white aboard their 1983 canadian sailcraft 36, mamaku. Monday dixie cove to rugged cove and then to hankin cove. Sea kayakers jonathan reggler and doug taylor provide a book created from the pairs adventure kayaking blog about their circumnavigation of british columbias vancouver island through journal entries and vivid photographs. James, some 100 miles of open water but what was a bit scary on this trip was that it was through the area where, up until that time, the worlds two tallest measured waves were. Launching from most seaside city marinas will give day paddlers ample opportunity to explore local waters but for sea kayakers looking for more in depth adventure, here are some of vancouver islands best kept sea kayaking secrets. I felt only joy at being immersed in nature, shrouded in a private wet and wild bubble. The boat was a 14 chamberlain dory skiff that i built from the dory book. Nanaimo to port mcneil june 2 to 9, 2020 salish sea, desolation sound, run 5 rapids, discovery islands, johnstone strait, broughton islands 7 nights days full waiting list. Sailors will get to experience firsthand the unblemished beauty of the western coastline of vancouver island with the addition of sailing beyond the sight of land. A vivid yet reflective book, it catches the this summer is the twelfth season that we have headed off in our 26 foot boat with our two daughters down the rideau canal and the lakes it. Apr 21, 2017 for more on our vancouver island circumnavigation, visit our detailed blog with photos at. Circumnavigation of vancouver island royal city yacht club. Jul 18, 2004 this is the famous race rocks about 10 nm outside of victoria. False creek office and classroom 1285 west broadway, suite.
Jan 27, 20 this brief video shows boating around vancouver island by sailboat and trawler. The book, which tells both stories at once, is available in nanaimo at chapters and window seat books starting may 7 with a book launch on protection island on may 26. In bull harbour, we gathered on the pier with a handful of other boat crews. In the meantime, ive got more planning to do, some boat projects to tackle, and a desert road trip to death valley, grand canyon, bryce. Yacht charter special offers boat charters in vancouver. Colin angus is a canadian author and adventurer who is the first person to make a selfpropelled global circumnavigation. Author sails around vancouver island and uncovers his fathers past. Video clips and photos of a 5 week circumnavigation of vancouver island in august 2016.
The first circumnavigation of vancouver island ubc library open. Completion of vancouver island circumnavigation speed. Coronavirus covid19 outbreak as the coronavirus covid19 outbreak rapidly evolves in canada, we are all now facing unique challenges. Oct 22, 2019 2012 black creek, bc to hyder, ak with a vancouver island circumnavigation single kayak jeff paddled a venerable klepper aerius i up to hyder, alaska, took the ferry back down to port hardy, and finished his trip with a vancouver island circumnavigation that took him to his starting point. This brief video shows boating around vancouver island by sailboat and trawler. Tula sailing on board tula, our beautifully appointed 39. However, i chose to travel clockwise against the winds. We were fired up about the 800mile voyage and ready for some adventure. We had discussed this idea previously but werent sure we were up for the challenge. A gentle push from the wind and current combined with first day excitement, helped me cover 60 km to wallace island. While cleaning out his fathers house, harvey found boxes labelled the trial filled with notes, evidence and interviews. Collection, british columbia historical books collection. West coast of vancouver island cruising atlas evergreen pacific publishing on.
A circumnavigation is usually a counterclockwise trip to take advantage of the prevailing northwest winds. Hundreds of sheltered inlets and intriguing island chains makes vancouver island a paddlers paradise. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in vancouver island, canada on tripadvisor. In 1965, 16yearold robin lee graham set off from california in 24footer on a solo roundtheworld voyage. Vancouver island sailing circumnavigation adventure for women 2021. It also symbolizes the end of our circumnavigation of vancouver island. With works of nonfiction it is tempting to speculate what kind of book. Tula sailing has made the difficult decision to postpone sailing courses at this time until we are able to safely resume.
Contact us vancouver sailing club and vancouver sailing. Presented by oarlock and sail wooden boat club and vancouver maritime museum. After 5 years and 33,000 miles he returns with a wife and daughter. Learn to sail around vancouver island this summer 2020 tula. Quickstart circumnavigation guide world sailing guru. Although the wind howled this morning, the gale force blow abated when colin reached victorias oak bay and started heading north. The 15 best things to do in vancouver island coronavirus. You need to be a good navigator to circumnavigate vancouver island, with a.
Many trawler owners believe the west coast of vancouver island is only for ocean. So it makes sense that its grandeur is best experienced by boathere are some cantmiss ideas. Mar 14, 2019 a reallife thriller, this book is likely to scare you out of ever leaving land, but it will also give you an appreciation of the sheer power of weather in the atlantic ocean. Charter a yacht from vancouver island and enjoy the adventurous sailing on offer from one of the planets best cruising grounds. The first circumnavigation of vancouver island newcombe, c. We decided on a 25day circumnavigation, dividing it into three legs. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This was pleasingly more than the 35 kmday required to finish in the 32 days available to me. Two years after our vancouver island trip we sailed cape scott direct to cape st.
Ccw circumnavigation of vancouver island june 10, 20 on my 26 sailboat. Jan 30, 20 posts about circumnavigation of vancouver island written by paddlinboy. Boatered boat choice to circumnavigate vancouver island. Circumnavigation of vancouver island thursday, january 28th, 2016, 5. Sailing yacht charter vancouver island sailboat charters. Vancouver island circumnavigation vic 2020 vancouver island vi is the largest island off the west coast of north america. It would have been an upwind battle all the way to comox. Apr 09, 20 i expect the total trip will take about two and a half months and cover more than nautical miles. Or maybe you read my most recent blog on what a great preparation the west coast. Sail canada has issued a clear covid19 policy, and the risks are too great to ignore. A circumnavigation of vancouver island sail magazine.
A reallife thriller, this book is likely to scare you out of ever leaving land, but it will also give you an appreciation of the sheer power of weather in the atlantic ocean. Vancouver island circumnavigation angus adventures. Learn to sail in beautiful british columbia tula sailing. We started with the inside passage, tackled the offshore passage on the west coast of vancouver island and then the return. We hope to be back on the water august 2020 and encourage you to contact us to book. Blog solo circumnavigation of vancouver island kokatat inc. Beneteau oceanis 390, youll get the chance to experience what life at sea is all about the fresh ocean air, amazing wildlife, local seafood, and tranquil sunsets while completing sail canada sc training and credentials or marine radio certification rocm. From june 28 to august 11, 2003, we took the boat on a counterclockwise circumnavigation of vancouver island, british columbia.
Circumnavigating vancouver island is one of tho trips which i have to do in the next few years the other is taking a pic of my boat tied to an iceberg. Sailing after my father and millions of other books are available for. It was day 5 of my circumnavigation of vancouver island and i felt truly alive. Last year i had the good fortune to have a chance meeting with what at first glance was an unassuming fellow who recognized me while i sat in the local coffee shop with my wife. My own trip to the north of vancouver island fell through because my son couldnt make it i cant complain as id already done three weeks in alaska in may. Justine curgenven discovers the richness of solo paddling around vancouver island, while facing challenges of rounding notable headlands like cape scott, strong headwinds and how to pee at sea. Offshore, boaters can explore the sheltered waterways and the popular marine parks. Learn to sail around vancouver island this summer 2020. Discovery passage was named in 1847 by captain henry kellett of the british royal navy after captain george vancouvers ship, the hms discovery, which sailed through this passage during capt vancouvers circumnavigation of vancouver island in 1792.
Endless adventure in circumnavigation of vancouver island 25 days of thrills sailing rugged west coast by christof marti, special to the sun july 9, 2014 sailing around vancouver island is one of the greatest sailing adventures in the pacific northwest. And to complete this perfect picture, a temperate climate. The sailing rig started out with a main and a jib, but i had illusions of doing a lot of sailing, even in light air so i added a topmast with a topsail, a flying jib and a jib topsail. The roughly 600 nautical mile journey is typically sailed in a counterclockwise direction to take advantage of the northwest winds that blow down its west coast. We went north up the strait of georgia with stops in snug cove on bowen island, pender harbour, and lund. Explore british columbia on your own terms and sail the salish sea in the company of the regions spectacular wildlife. For more on our vancouver island circumnavigation, visit our detailed blog with photos at. The wild west coast of vancouver island cruising world. Blog solo circumnavigation of vancouver island kokatat. Our last trip through the pnw wilderness was fantastic. After the inside passage, students will get a taste of some serious open ocean sailing with occasional landfalls as we make our way back to sidney via the west coast of vancouver island. Vancouver island circumnavigation page 2 angus adventures. Circumnavigation of vancouver island sail sarana long stories. It was aug 2 and we were sailing from miles inlet to fury cove on penmore island.
An everymans circumnavigation of vancouver island by sea. Due to early summer prevailing nw winds, we normally circumnavigate vi in a counterclockwise direction. May 23, 2018 whether planning for the big cruise or a long summer sailing holiday, jamie and i are available by appointment to help on a variety of fronts. We were going to cross back to comox on vancouver island but instead are heading to cortes bay on the east lower side of cortes island. Junger tells the story of the perfect storm, a record topping storm that hit the east coast of north america in the fall of 1991. Contact our vancouver sailing school today for more information on our vancouver sailing classes. Due to varying definitions of the term circumnavigation, debate has arisen as to whether or not the route travelled fulfilled the strictest criteria for further discussion, see world circumnavigation. Or maybe you read my most recent blog on what a great preparation the west coast of vancouver island can be for a trip to. Hms discovery was also the consort ship of james cooks third expedition to the pacific. So you want to take your boat to one of the best cruising grounds in the pacific northwest.
1243 117 657 725 1181 494 35 691 1079 718 1514 997 1131 943 362 343 190 970 871 1206 967 726 530 889 772 180 994 546 713 107 1254 1119