New Growth
There’s new growth everywhere! Spring has sprung, things are about to get “Thick” out here on the coast! Just look at the color difference! Lush is the word!
Gates, Damn Gates!
If you’re coming to Vancouver Island and thinking that you can just boondock a campsite you are sadly mistaken. A lot of places you think you’re going to go will…
She’s Back!
The Otago Bay (IMO 9782015, MMSI 477023600, Call Sign VRQK3) is a Supramax dry bulk carrier built in 2017 by Oshima Shipbuilding in Japan. It sails under the Hong Kong…
Save on Camping fees
I saw this rig in our local DFO parking lot recently. Not bad! Simple setup and you can stop almost anywhere. I’d do this for sure! Probably saves about $45.00…
Beautiful Maple Bay, BC
Maple Bay has many great views, go get some today! The Marina in Maple Bay even has laundry facilities as well as nice big clean washrooms with showers! If you’re…
Skybreaker Overland
Spotted this wicked expedition truck parked on the side of the road on the way into Maple Bay, BC. Skybreaker Overland is a company based in Western Canada (primarily operating…
Crofton, BC, Waterfront
Crofton, BC, Canada, a real gem! Head to the shore, enjoy the view!
Tesla Cybertruck
I seen these a few times since they first came out but never up close. This time I actually got a chance to speak to the owner for about 15…
On The Dock
Just a random bunch of photos taken from the week before commercial prawning season starts! Enjoy! Hoping they do well on the upcoming season!
Fishing Season
The new fishing season started on April 1st, and recreational prawn harvesting is now open, so fishing season is in full swing right now! Get out there, even beach walking…
Been Screwed Lately?
I was at Canadian Tire recently and I usually stroll down the camping aisle. Tent pegs are always good to have, these ones look interesting! Not at this price though!…
Hobo on Deck!
Flashback to June 2009, Halifax, Nova Scotia. On the deck of the Bluenose II, Schooner. A gaff rigged, top sail Schooner working as a Nova Scotia Ambassador! More about the…
Beautiful Views
Most of the coastal towns on Vancouver Island, BC have great, beautiful views! This is the view from downtown, in Chemainus, BC, Canada. Have a great day!
Bunun Unicorn
March was a banner month for ships leaving full of logs. 4 ships in March! Bunun Unicorn By May the loading zone in the export lot will be busting at…
Global Yuquot
Another load of logs leaving Canada for China! Arrival photos: Global Yuquot Loading & Leaving photos: You can see all my ship photos on “Marine Traffic”.
Sea Striker
Thanks to my friend Brian for the new filet knife, the “Sea Striker”, cool name eh! It was on sale at Harbour Chandler, during the summer “Pirate Day Sale”, only…
Nice Bike!
Kawasaki KLR 650, famous bike with a stellar reputation! The Kawasaki KLR650 is a rugged, long-running dual-sport motorcycle celebrated for its bulletproof reliability, affordability, and versatility as a go-anywhere adventure…
Crofton, BC, Dock Repairs
There are 3 docks in Crofton, BC, the public boat launch dock, the much larger BC Ferries loading/unloading dock for service between Crofton, BC & Vesuvius on Salt Spring Island…