FEATURES

Penelope Down the Mackenzie
The Mackenzie is Canada’s longest river, and between the time the ice breaks up until it freezes again, the entire river is navigable by shallow-draft commercial and recreational vessels. Join two intrepid adventurers as they explore the 1,600-kilometre, silt-filled river from its head at Great Slave Lake to Inuvik—in a 22' freighter canoe! 
By Ken Weagle & Clio Smeeton

Navigating B.C.’s Narrow Passes
PART 4: BEYOND DESOLATION SOUND—THE MAIN AND MIDDLE ROUTES
The network of passes north of Desolation Sound offers several options for the recreational boater. This month, we explore the “main” route through Discovery Passage and Seymour Narrows and the “middle” route along Quadra Island’s eastern shore through Surge Narrows and Okisollo Rapids.
By Anne Vipond & William Kelly

Adventure Charter to the Galapagos
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Forget standing watch! Get out of the galley! Passagemaking aboard a fine sailing yacht with a professional crew is a unique and relaxing alternative to doing it on your own. For two glorious weeks, PY’s editor lived this dream, cruising aboard the 83' Mustang through the Panama Canal and the Galapagos—with all the adventure but none of the chores.
By Peter A. Robson

Hydraulics Guide
Maintaining Your Hydraulic Steering System
Shortly after our ancestors discovered that a log would float them across a stream, they also found the need to steer it. Hydraulic steering is safe, reliable and powerful. Here, we learn the theory and basic mechanics.
By Peter Dahl

The Haunted Coast
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From shattered hulks on rugged coastlines to lost souls rowing phantom ships, the Graveyard of the Pacific has enough spooky stories to give anyone the chills. So pull up a cushion and cozy in for a few B.C. coast ghost stories.
By Diane Selkirk

Hamming it Up
Ham radio is usually thought of as an offshore cruising tool, but a small and growing community of coastal cruisers are becoming devoted practitioners. These savvy boaters are staying connected, sharing information and using each other as resources all over the coast.
By Meredith & Ron Woodward

The Winter Boat Cover
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Fall decommissioning
An effective winter cover can add years to the life of a boat and reduce ongoing maintenance costs. While there are many options to consider (including fabric, fit and colour) when choosing the right one, the only bad cover is no cover at all.
By Roger McAfee

Top 10 Tips on Storing Your Boat Ashore This Winter
The safest way to store a boat for the winter is to bring it ashore. Use these helpful tips to ensure your boat is damage-free next spring.
Courtesy BoatU.S.

DEPARTMENTS

The View From Here
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Dragging Anchor
By Peter A. Robson

Letters

Currents (news content available online)
Call for more pump-outs; Boat community Donates to kids hospital; Debate over oil Tanker moratorium; and more
Compiled by Hilary Henegar

Galley
Improvisation Stew
By James Barber

Off the Shelf
Decommissioning
By Robert Buller

Reflections
Diary of a Rookie’s First Year
By Kirk Williams

Coastlines
Unsung Heroes
By Andrew Scott

Ask the Pros
Adding small-boat battery capacity; Problems with zincs
By the Staff of Quadrant Marine Institute

Cockpit Confessions
Bad Trip  —Keith Baker
Compiled by Duart Snow

BOATS

New Boat Power    
Formula 45 Yacht
A sleek new offering from a veteran builder
By Martyn Clark

Onboard Sail   
Beneteau First 10R
A hot yet cruisable sprit boat
By Sven Donaldson

Onboard Power     
Glacier Bay 3080 SD
Washington State builder turns out a tough, well-finished cat
By Roger McAfee