2024: Desolation Sound - You Can't Rototill Rock
Cruising the azure waters of British Columbia is to bear witness to the awesome beauty of nature. On a calm day the sea mirrors the sky and provides a perfect framing for the snow capped mountains, the vast forests whose towering trees stand straight and tall, and the harsh rocky shores along which the wild life searches for their next meal. Visitors must be self reliant and well prepared to survive and enjoy their visit as it demands you be at the top of your game to survive the strong currents, rocky shoals, navigation challenges, scarce services, and wind and weather. For boaters, it is the ultimate skills challenge. The reward is the opportunity to immerse yourself in rugged beauty that is accessible if you are willing to accept the challenge. We waited for 4 days for weather suitable for crossing the Strait of Georgia from Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, to Secret Cove, on the mainland. If you are lucky, you may encounter a calm day to cross. ...