Mike and Beth's Adventures

Desolation Sound is a majestic section of British Columbia that is only accessible by boat or float plane.  It is located ~150 northwest of Anacortes Washington and south of Johnston Straits, which is the entry point into the Broughton Archipelago.   Desolation Sound is characterized by its abundance of islands, passages, snowcapped mountains, lush forests, wildlife, and snug coves which offer quiet anchorages and protection from winds and storms.  BC Parks has improved many of the bays and coves by providing stern tie rings, anchored in rock that allow you to drop your anchor and then the stern of your boat to shore.  Safely parked, you can launch your dinghy and explore the sea or land.  We did both.   Prideaux Haven  Homfray Channel offers a stunning view to the Northeast Rock ledges, above and below the water, demand your full attention as you enter Prideaux Haven Anchorage The outer bay is deep and preferred by the large boats which carr...

Lake Michigan Weather Resources I built this page to give better access to weather resources for planning our boating trip south, down the east side of Lake Michigan. Seagull :  Great Lakes Observation System Wind Speed - Lake Michigan North Manitou Island Sleeping Bear Dunes Buoy  - near Leland Point Bestie Buoy  - near Frankfort Muskegon Buoy - near Muskegon Port Sheldon Buoy - Between Grand Haven and Holland National Weather Service - Great Lakes Great Lakes Portal  Great Lakes Forecast by Zone Great Lakes Marine Forecast Summary Lake Michigan Open Lake Forecast (Beyond 5 miles from shore) NWS Forecast Office Gaylord Michigan NWS Forecast Office Grand Rapids Michigan NWS Forecast Office Chicago Illinois Other Resources  NOAA Significant Wave Height and Direction Model Great Lakes Water Levels Michigan Department of Natural Resources: Lake Michigan Boating 2022 Harbor Operations and Fee Schedule Windy Predict Wind Waterways Guide   Additional  G...