FEATURES 

Sechelt Inlet: West Coast Shangri-La

By Keith Thirkell

So close to Vancouver (only 70 miles) yet still relatively undiscovered, Sechelt Inlet offers secluded cruising, quiet anchorages and gorgeous arbutus-covered shoreline. And for the wild at heart, it also boasts the world’s fastest tidal rapids.

The 12-Metre Man

By John Lund

Each year, more than 30,000 sailors enjoy an unforgettable sail aboard one of five 12-Metres that once raced in the America’s Cup. Find out why Colin Percy’s St. Maarten-based 12 Metre Yacht Club was voted “Number One Shore Excursion in the Caribbean” for 10 years running by Princess Cruise Lines.

Flying Tenders of the Rich and Famous

By Grant McLaren

Dennis Washington has one on his 225-foot yacht, Attessa, and Microsoft cofounder

Paul Allen has two on the 416-foot Octopus. Why not join the club and

add a helicopter to your ship of dreams?

A Taste of Sointula

By Cathy Sosnowsky

his unique little community on Malcolm Island is a mecca for history buffs and

art lovers, and it’s a great stopover for those heading up the Inside Passage.

And for food aficionados, there’s the lure of the famous Sointula burger.

Overboard: A Single-Hander’s Nightmare

By Dorothy Jeanne Engst

When Al Engst set out for a couple of days’ solitude on the water, he had

everything planned out—except almost dying.

Victoria Cruising Club Celebrates 50 Years

By Don Watmough

It was 1956, a time when “Wacky” Bill Bennett was Premier of B.C., James Dean

was a big movie star…and the Victoria Cruising Club was born. Find out about

the time members were stranded on a deserted island, how they re-enacted the

Pig War, and much more.

Don’t Feed the Fish!

By Stirling Fraser

The liquid laugh, driving the porcelain bus, parking the tiger—seasickness goes by many names and strikes even the saltiest sailor. But with the right remedies and some sage advice, it may be possible to avoid mal de mer altogether.

BC Sailing: New Hand at the Helm

By Sven Donaldson

Tine Moberg-Parker, executive director of BC Sailing and one of Canada’s most sought-after sailing coaches, has big plans for bringing sailing to youth around the province.

BOAT REVIEWS

Malö 37

New technology is a highlight on this Scandinavian offshore cruiser

By Sven Donaldson

Doral Boca Grande Express Cruiser

A 40-knot speedster with all the goodies

By Peter A. Robson

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45

A big, handsome yacht that’s remarkably affordable

By Sven Donaldson

Maritimo 52

Raising the bar on sport fishing yachts

By Peter A. Robson