MY ENFIN

Yes, there are some less than comfortable times, but overall our healthy life style on Enfin allowed me to begin my treatment as a fit and strong patient. I ...

One of the best thing about traveling is meeting people and making new friends. Whilst our travels might be on pause at the moment, friendships remain strong...

The reward! At the head of the inlet is a National Park with a long dock (no power or potable water) on a donation basis. Maximum stay at the dock is 72 hour...

We had checked our tide calculations many times, and with boats exiting and entering a few miles ahead of us, we knew now was the time for our own transit. T...

We left Pender Harbour after the usual morning walk and grabbing a replacement zinc from the local marine store, heading for Malibu Passage. Malibu Passage i...

A great passage, in completely calm seas and no winds. After a few hours of keeping watch, I asked Di if she'd take over, which she was delighted to do. So I...

Plumper Cove has a number of mooring balls, but unsurprisingly since we'd arrived late on a Friday all were taken. No big deal since we prefer being our own ...

Leaving Ladysmith behind us to time our arrival at Porlier Passage for slack tide was an abnormally pleasant experience, as we didn't have to hurry up or wak...

Thanks to Peter Janssen for featuring our little corner of the power boating world on his site. https://cruisingodyssey.com/2019/07/18/the-clarkes-living-the...

-"Ladysmith Marina, this is Enfin. Echo November Foxtrott India November" -"Enfin, this is Ladysmith Marina. Your assigned berth is C85" -"Ladysmith Marina, ...

After a long day from Montague to Wallace then to Thetis, we arrived too late for the marina. So, we anchored at the entrance of the cove with only a couple ...

A momentous event for every pilot. Similarly, taking a boat out on your own for the first time is also a momentous event. Today was Di's turn. Anchored at th...

The guides warned us the cove is fairly small, surrounded by rocks and that we'd need to stern tie. We have never stern tied Enfin, and with our tender being...

What a difference a month makes. Princess and I were there more than a month ago and although busy the place still managed to feel open and airy. This time, ...

We arrived in Port Sidney Marina just after checking time, with a long list of things to do, groceries and hardware to buy. At first, we'd reserved the marin...

When I learned to fly, ages ago, my instructor would tell me that I should never ever be flying around without "doing something useful". So, even on long cro...

A beautiful little island offered to the government by Princess Margaret, now the whole island is part of the Gulf Islands National Park system. Circular in ...

We left Cabbage Island and its "Little Mermaid" the day after Canada Day, heading for Portland Island. A murky and grey day with confused small seas. Nothing...

We left Narvaez Bay in glorious calm weather. As soon as the anchor was up, Di took the helm and steered the boat all the way to the entrance of Cabbage / Tu...