Blue Book of Boats

A stern shower is becoming an important charter boat feature not just for the tropical destinations but also for the Pacific Northwest. In the summer time, water temperature especially around the Desolation Sound area can go up to as high as 28 degrees celsius which makes for very comfortable swimming.

Desolation Sound has the advantage of warm waters in the summer, and being able to wash off the salt water off your body before going inside the boat has its plusses.

If you have guests on the boat, the stern shower avoids line ups to the shower room.

The above photo can make a good advertisement for having a stern shower on your boat. Look carefully, because the man and lady featured on the photo are the future King and Queen of England. Prince William and Catherine Middleton.

The next time Prince William visits Vancouver, he ought to try out Desolation Sound, because Vancouverites are so polite, they will definitely give the couple some privacy.

A Tale of Two Seas – which one would you rather be in?

Ah! Now that the Vic Maui 2010 race is over,  the boys are talking about redemption and perseverance, as if another Vic Maui race at 2012.  Wake up Guys!

Desolation Sound, one of the most beautiful places on earth is just at our backyard. You don’t have to go far. Paradise is here!

Ah, these private and secluded warm pools at Tenedos Bay are so refreshing on a hot summer day. Perfect little spot for bathing. This could easily compete with any warm tropical place. Surprisingly, not many people know about this spot.

When you’re out sailing, sooner or later, there comes the time when a halyard gets stuck up in the mast, or something up the mast needs repairing, and someone has to go up.   Unless you’re a monkey and can get up the mast barefooted, chances are you will need a bosun chair, and some one will need to hoist you up and down.

As you can imagine, a heavy person will require a lot of pull, so the lightest person is the best candidate.  Here in this video, a Delicate Balance crew member was volunteered to go up the mast.   Great bosun chair training for the next Vic Maui 2012 race.

Australia is well known for its opals, red fiery opals not seen anywhere else.

Laminated triplets (where a slice of opal is used and a laminate added) is less expensive,  while whole opal stones cost more.  Shopping for an expensive jewellery at cruise ship stops can be very high pressure.   Some women would prefer the leisure of time and shopping for different options.