Discovering the Ghost Town of Butedale
We almost skipped Butedale, a remote ghost town on the British Columbia coast—but we’re glad we didn’t. Once a busy salmon cannery, this abandoned site is now a fascinating stop for boaters exploring BC’s rugged coastline.
Our 56-Year-Old Yacht Is Going Hybrid-Electric
We’re converting our 56-year-old aluminum yacht to a hybrid-electric power system. The Cummins engines weren’t the problem—this decision came from experience, timing, and a rare opportunity to build something quieter, more efficient, and ready for the future.
Cunningham Island: Weather Challenges and Lessons Learned
After leaving Ocean Falls, we tucked into a quiet-looking cove at Cunningham Island that turned out to be anything but. Strong winds, dragging anchor, and a few lessons learned made this stop one we won’t forget before continuing on to Butedale.
Our $60,000 Mistake: The Cummins Are Coming Out
We spent $60,000 and four months installing Cummins engines into Tangaroa. Now we’re pulling them back out. This post explains why the engines worked, why the decision still makes sense, and what’s coming next for Tangaroa.
Exploring Abandoned Ocean Falls, BC | Canada’s Most Famous Ghost Town
August 12, 2025 – Arriving in Ocean Falls
We woke up early at Eucott Hot Springs on the morning of August 12th, 2025, pulled the anchor, and were underway by about 7:30 a.m...
Exploring Eucott Hot Springs: A Boater’s Adventure
August 11, 2025
Leaving Bella Coola felt bittersweet. Bitter because it meant strapping Roxy and Ruby — our two Honda Ruckuses — back onto the roof after having way too muc...
Docking Adventures in Port Hardy: A Boater’s Experience
Arriving in Port Hardy
July 23, 2025 — Port Hardy, British Columbia
We usually avoid docks if we can, but this time we had no choice. Captain Paul needed to be dropped o...
Salmon Fishing Tales: Lessons from the Water
A day in Rivers Inlet chasing salmon turned into a mix of triumph and loss. We fought a monster fish, lost our prawn traps, and still came back to Getla Cove with stories worth telling.
Surviving a Bad Ocean Crossing in the Inside Passage
We dropped anchor in Beaver Cove to meet up with Captain Paul before tackling some of the roughest weather we’ve seen on the Great Siberian Sushi Run. From blueberry deliveries and soaked dinghy runs in Port Hardy to battling Johnstone Strait and finally finding serenity in Getla Inlet, this stretch of the journey had it all.
Discover the Alert Bay – Home of the World’s Tallest Totem Pole
We anchored off Cormorant Island and discovered that Alert Bay is more than a stop along the Inside Passage—it’s a place of living history. From the U’mista Cultural Centre to the world’s tallest totem pole, this small community holds powerful stories of survival, culture, and connection to the land and sea.