Author: Don Douglass Publisher: ISBN: 9780938665809 Category : Pilot guides Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Exploring the North Coast of British Columbia takes seafaring explorers from the famous Nakwakto Rapids to the Alaska border. This ultimate pilothouse resource describes previously uncharted Spiller channel and Griffin Passage, the stunning scenery of Belize Inlet, Queens Sound, Burke and Dean Channels, Douglas channel, Gardner Canal, Principe Channel and the seldom-visited turquoise waters of Portland Canal. This revised second edition helps you plot a course for the beautiful South Moresby Island of the Queen Charlottes, known for its rare flora and fauna, and for its historical sites of native Haida culture. FineEdge.com's completely updated and comprehensive pilothouse guide now includes the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. All waypoints are updated and standardized to NAD 83.
Author: Don Douglass Publisher: Fine Edge Productions ISBN: 9781932310238 Category : Pilot guides Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The South Coast of British Columbia is the nautical gateway to the beautiful and unmatched natural environment of the Northwest. From the balmy Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound, through Johnstone Strait, to the primitive and pristine cruising and fishing grounds of the north end of Vancouver Island, these waterways offer unforgettable experiences. This well-researched guidebook contains the expert local knowledge you need for exploring hundreds of islands, deeply-cut fjords and saltwater rapids. It includes up-to-date pilothouse information to help you plan your routes carefully and discover small, intimate coves where you can safely anchor each night. The Douglasses, veterans of cruising from 60 degrees north to 56 degrees south, are considered the local knowledge experts of the coast of British Columbia. Their articles have appeared in nautical magazines, their presentations are featured at trawler fests and boat shows.
Author: John Kimantas Publisher: North Vancouver, B.C. : Whitecap Books ISBN: 9781552858424 Category : Hiking Languages : en Pages : 0
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A well-illustrated guide to BC's South Coast and the east coast of Vancouver Island, including history and geography. 10 distinct areas are identified with attractions, ecology, amenities, place names, landing and camp sites.
Author: Don Douglass Publisher: ISBN: 9780938665571 Category : Pilot guides Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
Nowhere does the tourist motto Super, National British Columbia! come more alive than on Vancouver Island's West Coast. With five great sounds, sixteen major inlets, and an abundance of spectacular wildlife, the largest island on the west coast of North America is a cruising paradise. The Douglasses consider their voyages along this coast to be among their most satisfying adventures. In this guide they give small craft skippers the kind of local knowledge they need to circumnavigate the island and drop hook in an abundance of intimate coves.
Author: Don Douglass Publisher: Fine Edge Productions ISBN: 9781932310221 Category : Pilot guides Languages : en Pages : 0
Book Description
The Exploring the Pacific Coast, 2nd Edition contains recently researched information of all the places to tie up or anchor your boat from the Mexican border to Seattle. Over 500 of the best marinas and anchor sites are detailed with chart numbers, GPS waypoints, entrance and harbor diagrams, as well as specific information on marinas, complete with phone numbers and websites. The entrance bars of the northern coast are detailed with Proven Cruising Routes, numerous aerial photographs and key local knowledge. Covered in exacting detail are all the boating areas: San Diego to Santa Barbara, every anchor site in the outstanding Channel Islands, the greater SF Bay Area, the lower Columbia River, and the greater Puget Sound. Every gunkhole along the entire Pacific Coast offering temporary or overnight shelter is documented, including attractions in the San Juan Islands and lower British Columbia. Also included are excerpts from the Coast Pilot, first-hand accounts of Fine Edge research trips on Baidarka and significant contributions by well-known cruising experts Bob and Carolyn Mehaffy, Ann Kinner, Roderick Nash, Kevin Monahan and Michelle and Jerry Gaylord. With the local knowledge in this breakthrough guidebook, the entire Pacific Coast becomes local boating. Nearly every boater can now plan coastal day trips or a voyage up the coast to Alaska or down to Mexico..
Author: Don Douglass
Author: Douglass
Author: Don and Réanne Douglass
Author: Don Douglass
Author: Don Douglass
Author: British Columbia
Author: Don Douglass
Author: John Kimantas
Author: Don Douglass
Author: Don Douglass