Many good suggestions on here. Another suggestion - I always have a handheld GPS w charts in my ditch bag (along w a waterproof hand-held VHF & other stuff) along w spare batteries. That way - no matter what - you will ALWAYS know where you are even if you have no fixed GPS or some electrical problem. They are not terribly expensive.
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Rain City
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Japan.No kidding. Just a month ago we were fishing the inside waters among the rocks off Tofino where in and amongst the reefs/rocks there is always some turbulence. We got hit on the port side bow with a big surge/wave that left me with some boat bruises (a real good one right on my sternum) and a hell of a mess down below to clean up. We were all just looking at each other with that "WTF" look in our eyes trying to figure out where that came from.
Read the general regs and the regs specific to your area, input any boundaries, RCA's etc into your GPS.. Know what you can and cannot keep.. A little pre planning and studying may actually provide you an opportunity... and will keep you from getting Ticketed or worse..
Rain City
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Launch at Cates Park. You can tie up at deep cove or just anchor in behind Jug Island and go for a swim. Drop the crab traps anywhere. I for one wouldn't want to be near a dock or other people when I have a boat and miles of ocean to explore. There's a rope swing up by the hydro building. Sketchy climb at low tide but it's a gooder. If you can stand really loud techno and lots of tits go tie up with all the drug dealers, you'll see them. There's also a dock and camp spots at Twin Islands if you feel like walking for some reason. If you don't have Navionics on your phone get it right now and start zooming in close enough for the symbols to pop up. Tons of info on there. Also just search online for "things to do in Indian Arm". Have fun.
Also as the captain of your boat you're responsible for everyone on board so try and keep the pops to a reasonable level. Hard thing for a lot of new boat owners to understand until it's too late.
jim morrow
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There is a book called "The Wind Came All Ways" by a retired weather guy, Owen S. Lange.
and another called Living with Weather along the B.C.Coast, again by him.
You should read them. hard to find perhaps as they were published by Environment Canada publications.
He has a style that makes it interesting, which helps you understand SOG winds, Howe Sound winds, etc.
and another called Living with Weather along the B.C.Coast, again by him.
You should read them. hard to find perhaps as they were published by Environment Canada publications.
He has a style that makes it interesting, which helps you understand SOG winds, Howe Sound winds, etc.
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chromatose007
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I am an un-employed guide at present stuck on the beach.
I can help you get your boat sorted and properly rigged. IF you so desire
Located in Burnaby
I can help you get your boat sorted and properly rigged. IF you so desire
Located in Burnaby
sasqman
Crew Member
I tried to google that title and couldn't find anything. Any idea on the authors name?
Thanks
jim morrow
Active Member
sorry, a good library is gonna be needed.
North Van is where I read it perhaps.
North Van is where I read it perhaps.
I might take you up on the offer! Cheers
Sooo...the Indian Arm was amazing. The water was glistening over the weekend and we went for a swim. The weather was beautiful and the water as you go north is much more calm!!
I loved the seclusion and the atmosphere. It reminded me of being on a lake, albeit a massive one! Definitely bringing a small bbq next time.
I really enjoyed it and thank you all for the recommendations. It’s going to be my go to spot!
Cates park boat launch is nice and wide. The only issue was parking for truck and trailer. We arrived at noon and it was packed. Any thoughts on the parking situation other than going on the water earlier?
Any other recommendations on other destinations?? I’m wanting to go to a new spot every weekend until the summer is over!
Cheers again all,
John
I loved the seclusion and the atmosphere. It reminded me of being on a lake, albeit a massive one! Definitely bringing a small bbq next time.
I really enjoyed it and thank you all for the recommendations. It’s going to be my go to spot!
Cates park boat launch is nice and wide. The only issue was parking for truck and trailer. We arrived at noon and it was packed. Any thoughts on the parking situation other than going on the water earlier?
Any other recommendations on other destinations?? I’m wanting to go to a new spot every weekend until the summer is over!
Cheers again all,
John
zurk
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have a look here and follow the routes if you like :
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UVaxzptGvKe2VD7Nfiew6K97DEq4470
note: some are dangerous. be aware and pick your days.
also going to be heading out to howe sound in the ocean a bit 8th or 9th august if you want to tag along on the ocean stretch. launching out of mcdonald park.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7UVaxzptGvKe2VD7Nfiew6K97DEq4470
note: some are dangerous. be aware and pick your days.
also going to be heading out to howe sound in the ocean a bit 8th or 9th august if you want to tag along on the ocean stretch. launching out of mcdonald park.
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sasqman
Crew Member
Thanks for the PM and follow up on the titles Jim. Greatly appreciated!!
Both books just arrived
jim morrow
Active Member
right on!
Hi all,
As the season commences for me I thought I'd revive this thread.
Had an epic time last year thanks to all of your suggestions in this thread. Spent most of my time up the Indian Arm and made a trip to the Okanagan lake.
I want to do more this year. I hear Howe Sound is nice. Is there a specific route or place to go to? I picked up Navionics and am pairing it with an ipad. I need to pick up a marine hand held radio because my boat did not come with one.
I'm enrolling in two courses Canadian Sail and Power Squandron -- VHF Radio & Boating 2/3 reading charts. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Total newbie here. Thanks.
As the season commences for me I thought I'd revive this thread.
Had an epic time last year thanks to all of your suggestions in this thread. Spent most of my time up the Indian Arm and made a trip to the Okanagan lake.
I want to do more this year. I hear Howe Sound is nice. Is there a specific route or place to go to? I picked up Navionics and am pairing it with an ipad. I need to pick up a marine hand held radio because my boat did not come with one.
I'm enrolling in two courses Canadian Sail and Power Squandron -- VHF Radio & Boating 2/3 reading charts. Any other suggestions would be helpful. Total newbie here. Thanks.
Daveroo
Active Member
Howe Sound is notorious for the daily outflow and inflow winds that blow down the sound. be careful because it is not uncommon for the wind and waves to pick up by the mid afternoon.
Any other suggestions other than Indian arm?
Aces
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Cultus Lake?
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