Category: Hobbies

Hobbies & related information.

MV Quinsam

MV Quinsam, is the ferry that currently serves the Crofton to Vesuvius Route to Salt Spring Island. The MV Quinsam is a single-vessel Q-class automobile ferry operated by BC Ferries.…

Electric Trike

I’ve seen this guy ride by my place for a few years now. Looks like a “Solar Rechargeable”, Tadpole Trike, with a homemade aerodynamic fairing! I like it! I’d like…

Imabari Logger

The Imabari Logger (IMO 9663855, MMSI 477300100, Call Sign VRNE6) is a Handysize dry bulk carrier built in 2014 by Shimanami Shipyard (or similar Imabari yard) in Japan. It sails…

F250

Mid-1990s Ford F-250 4×4 (likely 1992–1997 “OBS” or Old Body Style generation, most consistent with ~1994–1996). These trucks were built on the ninth-generation F-Series platform (1992–1997 for F-250/F-350). Minor year-to-year…

Camping Fuel

There are many different options for camping fuel, learn how to get your best value from each type and leave more money in your pocket! You’re basically stuck with whatever…

Crab Boats

We used to have 5 active commercial crabbing boats at our local dock, they have all been sold! Sad Day! 2 of the smaller boats have had the licenses moved…

Prop Guards

They seem like a good idea, but they’re not that popular out here on the west coast. I’ve only seen them on boats twice! And one of those guys removed…

Low Tides

Where I am on the Southeast Coast of Vancouver Island, BC, Canada, “GOOD” Low tides happen approximately twice a month, one is usually better than the other (Lower). The summer…