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Unleash the allure of the Pacific Northwest with Yachting.Rent’s Vancouver, British Columbia yacht rental service. Immerse yourself in an unrivaled sailing experience amidst some of the world’s most captivating scenery. Vancouver’s coastline is a nautical paradise waiting to be explored.

At Yachting.Rent, we take pride in delivering exceptional yacht rental services, affording you the opportunity to bask in the splendor of Vancouver’s marine landscapes at your leisure. Our fleet of premium yachts is tailored to cater to your diverse needs, ensuring the perfect balance of comfort, style, and performance.

Imagine setting sail from the heart of downtown Vancouver and embarking on an unforgettable journey across the Strait of Georgia, meandering between the Gulf Islands, or taking a detour up the tranquil Sunshine Coast. Revel in the stunning backdrop of mountainous landscapes, lush evergreen forests, and a thriving marine ecosystem that defines the Vancouver sailing scene.

Our commitment is to deliver an unparalleled sailing experience. Whether you are planning a day trip or a week-long excursion, our yachts are meticulously maintained and outfitted with modern amenities to ensure your journey is as comfortable as it is memorable. Our dedicated team will support you at every stage of your sailing journey, offering expert advice and personalized service to suit your unique preferences.

Vancouver, with its natural beauty and navigable waters, is a gem that is best appreciated from the deck of a yacht. Enjoy intimate encounters with marine wildlife, witness stunning sunsets behind the city skyline, and discover remote bays and anchorages that offer a unique sense of tranquility.

At Yachting.Rent, we believe that every journey should be more than just a trip—it should be an experience that leaves you longing to return. Rent a yacht in Vancouver, British Columbia today and let the vastness of the Pacific Northwest create lasting memories. Sail with us and discover why Vancouver is one of the world’s most exceptional yachting destinations.

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Bali 4.5 – 4 + 2 cab. – Adria Chicha – 2017

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Embark on a luxurious journey through the waterways of the Pacific Northwest with Yachting.Rent, Vancouver’s premier yacht charter service. Our mission is to deliver an unparalleled yachting experience that showcases the natural splendour of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Yachting.Rent is proud to offer a meticulously maintained fleet of high-quality yachts, each equipped with the latest in maritime technology and luxurious amenities. Our vessels are designed to provide you with an intimate and personalised exploration of the coastlines, islands, and vibrant marine life of Vancouver and its surrounding regions.

With our yacht charter service, you can navigate through the Strait of Georgia, explore the diverse ecosystems of the Gulf Islands, or venture towards the serene Sunshine Coast. The snow-capped peaks, dense evergreen forests, and picturesque cityscape serve as the perfect backdrop for your sailing adventure.

Our team of experienced and dedicated maritime professionals is on hand to assist you throughout your journey, providing expert navigation advice, personalised itineraries, and in-depth knowledge of the local waters. Whether you are planning a leisurely day trip or a thrilling week-long adventure, we are committed to making your yachting experience memorable.

Experience the tranquillity of secluded bays, the excitement of encountering local marine wildlife, or the sheer beauty of Vancouver’s sunsets from the comfort of your chartered yacht. Our service is designed to immerse you in the heart of Vancouver’s maritime culture while delivering a level of comfort and convenience that is unmatched.

Yachting.Rent invites you to experience Vancouver, British Columbia, in the most unique and luxurious way possible. Rent a yacht with us today, and let us help you create unforgettable memories of the Pacific Northwest. Discover for yourself why our yacht charter service is regarded as one of the best ways to explore Vancouver’s marine landscapes. Sail with us and experience the perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and luxury.

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Why is Vancouver a good sailing destination?

With Yachting.Rent, uncover the hidden treasures of the Pacific Northwest as you embark on a yachting adventure in Vancouver, British Columbia. Renowned for its natural beauty and stunning seascapes, Vancouver offers unparalleled opportunities for sailing, making it a premier destination for maritime enthusiasts.

Vancouver, nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Coast Mountains, presents an incredibly diverse sailing environment. Here, tranquil inlets and bustling harbours meet towering peaks and verdant forests. This unique blend of landscapes results in a series of sheltered waterways that are perfect for both beginner sailors and experienced mariners.

The city’s location on the Strait of Georgia offers quick access to a wealth of sailing spots. Discover the rich ecosystems of the Gulf Islands, navigate around the bustling Vancouver Harbour, or venture out towards the serene waters of the Sunshine Coast. Each journey presents unique opportunities for wildlife viewing, with sightings of seals, dolphins, and occasionally, majestic whales.

Vancouver also offers a year-round sailing season. While the summer brings extended daylight hours and comfortable cruising conditions, winter sailing presents its own unique charm, with snow-capped mountains and serene, less crowded waterways.

One of the highlights of sailing in Vancouver is the vibrant city itself. Dotted with marinas and yacht clubs, the city offers modern facilities and services for sailors. When not at sea, explore Vancouver’s cosmopolitan culture, visit its world-class restaurants and markets, or indulge in its thriving arts scene.

With Yachting.Rent, you not only get to experience the thrill of sailing but also explore Vancouver’s maritime heritage. Our team of local experts can tailor your journey to include popular attractions, hidden gems, and prime spots for wildlife viewing.

In Vancouver, every voyage becomes an unforgettable adventure. From the exhilarating open ocean sails to tranquil sunset cruises, Vancouver’s waters offer endless possibilities. Embark on your sailing adventure with Yachting.Rent today and uncover why Vancouver, British Columbia, is a top-notch sailing destination.

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Sailing boat or Catamaran, what to sail in Vancouver

Whether you are a seasoned sailor or a novice enthusiast, Yachting.Rent offers a fleet of yachts to cater to your unique sailing needs in Vancouver, British Columbia. Our range of vessels includes the classic sailing boat and the versatile catamaran. However, the choice between the two depends on your specific sailing preferences, group size, and intended journey.

Sailing boats, synonymous with traditional seafaring, provide an authentic sailing experience. They are perfect for smaller groups or couples seeking a more intimate experience. Navigate the intricate waterways of Vancouver with the wind as your guide, discover hidden coves, or drop anchor in remote bays for a serene picnic. Their deep hulls make them an excellent choice for open sea exploration and extended cruises.

On the other hand, our catamarans, with their twin hull design, offer stability, comfort, and speed. They are ideal for larger groups or families due to their spacious decks and generous living spaces. Catamarans also boast shallow drafts, allowing you to access shallow waters and secluded beaches that are out of reach for larger vessels. If your journey involves island hopping, a day out on the waves, or simply lounging in the sun with a picturesque view, a catamaran is an excellent choice.

At Yachting.Rent, we understand that every sailor has unique needs. That’s why our team of sailing experts is ready to assist you in choosing the perfect vessel for your adventure. We pride ourselves on our comprehensive knowledge of both sailing boats and catamarans, ensuring your voyage in Vancouver, British Columbia, is an unforgettable experience.

Remember, no matter your choice, be it the classic charm of a sailing boat or the modern comfort of a catamaran, the majesty of Vancouver’s waters awaits you. Embark on your sailing adventure with Yachting.Rent today. The city’s natural splendour, vibrant culture, and rich maritime heritage make every journey an exciting exploration. Sail away with us into the heart of the Pacific Northwest.

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2-Hour Cruise

Board your yacht in downtown Vancouver to begin your charter. Cruise past Stanley Park , underneath the Lions Gate Bridge and down the Vancouver Harbour and into the Indian Arm. Drop anchor at this exquisite location, accessible only by water, and have your chef prepare you a fresh seafood dinner you may savour whilst you relax aboard your yacht amidst the seasonal waterfalls.

Desolation Sound

5-Hour Cruise

Wake up to breakfast onboard before setting off for a day cruising up the Sunshine Coast towards Desolation Sound . As you sail through the Strait of Georgia admire the Coastal Mountains and islands covered in untouched temperate rainforest as you spot the endless seals lounging under the sun. As the day ends, drop anchor in the heart of the biggest Marine Park in BC.

Welcome to Desolation Sound, a popular boating and kayaking destination, a place naturally abundant with wildlife covered with an untouched temperate rainforest. Immerse yourself in the best that coastal BC has to offer; unusually warm waters, stunning views of snow-covered peaks and an idyllic sunset. Relax and lounge aboard your yacht or kayak to explore its meandering waterways

Jervis Inlet

Princess Louisa Inlet

Enjoy a morning cruise to Jervis Inlet , an inlet framed by towering coastal mountains and of such fjordic proportions that it attracts visitors from all over during the summer months. Anchor in your own private cove to catch a spectacular sunset over the snow-covered mountain peaks while you enjoy a dinner onboard prepared by your chef

Chatterbox Falls

30-Min Cruise

Arrive at one of the Sunshine Coast’s hidden gems: Princess Louisa Inlet - one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world accessed only by water or air. Drop anchor at Chatterbox Falls as you experience the inlet’s beauty: magnificent granite-walled gorges that rise from the water’s edges bathed by waterfalls created by the warm sun melting the snow-packed mountains

Pender Harbour

6-Hour Cruise

After breakfast onboard, begin cruising towards the villages of Madeira Park, Garden Bay, Irvine’s Landing, and Kleindale collectively known as Pender Harbour . Tender ashore to visit the unique villages or go salmon fishing with a local guide. As the sun sets, lounge aboard your yacht and enjoy your favorite drinks and savour a fresh seafood dinner

Enjoy a morning hike to Pender Hill and up Mount Daniel or take the tender to explore Fearney Bluffs, Nelson Rock, and the Anderson and Charles Islands before setting sail back to Vancouver. Relax onboard as you appreciate the breathtaking coastline ending your week-long charter to some of BC’s most magical sites

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Stunning Vancouver is a city packed full of fun and incredible landscapes. What better way to enjoy all that this Canadian gem has to offer than sailing in Vancouver with a private yacht charter.

With a great location between the mountains and the sea, Vancouver is a city with a lot going on. In just over an hour you can be skiing on snow capped mountains. But if you prefer your thrills at sea level, why not go sailing in Vancouver?

As the city is sheltered from the open seas, sailing here in Vancouver is a relatively sedate experience. Whatever your experience level, you’ll find that a day with a Sailo boat rental in Vancouver and British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast will be a pleasant experience.

In fact, with a choice of bareboats and captained yacht charters, anyone can get out and enjoy sailing in Canada.

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With a private boat charter in Vancouver you can enjoy a thrilling day out on the water with friends and family. Enjoy a spot of fishing, jump in a kayak or paddle board or just set a course for adventure and see where you end up! <

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Serious sailing

Those of you who love to get out and feel the sea spray, a bareboat charter is the best way to enjoy the water in British Columbia. There is lots to see and do, so if you want to charter a yacht for a few days or a week, Vancouver makes a great base.

So what are the best things to do in Vancouver with a Sailo boat charter?

Bowen Island day trip

Just a short sailing from Vancouver city, this tranquil island offers an easy escape with a boat rental. Although it’s a popular spot for day trips from Vancouver, there are plenty of places to find your own idyll. Bowen Island is dotted with walking trails, beaches for lounging and plenty of coast for exploring by kayak or paddle board. 

The island is also a hotspot of relaxation and wellness centers, so if you decide to stay longer you can enjoy everything from a round of golf to a massage and facial.

Sunshine Coast hopping

The area known as the Sunshine Coast is stunningly beautiful, with fjords and islands around almost every corner. For an experience sailing in Vancouver and British Columbia, there is so much to choose from that you’ll want to charter that yacht for longer. Towns such as Sechelt, Halfmoon Bay and Garden Bay offer ideal waypoints for any sailing trip. 

There’s adventure to be found at every turn, with hiking and mountain biking, swimming and nature reserves. Find your new favorite spot in British Columbia aboard a Sailo boat charter from Vancouver.

Party on a yacht in Vancouver

If you’re looking for a dazzling location for your party in Vancouver, why not step aboard your own private party boat charter. Perfect for any private event, from birthdays, bachelor or bachelorettes and club events, to wedding receptions or corporate events. With a party boat charter in Vancouver, you’ll get the best view of the city as well as the joy of sailing with your exclusive invitees. 

Party boat rentals are suitable for a large number of guests and often include options for catering, an on-board bar and even entertainment. Enquire directly with your boat captain.

Explore the Southern Gulf Islands

Set a course south west from Vancouver and you’ll land on the Southern Gulf Islands. This archipelago of beautiful and unspoiled islands is a haven for sailing in British Columbia, and if you head here you’ll soon see why. The lifestyle here is super laid back, wildlife is everywhere and finding an idyllic spot to kick back and relax is effortless. 

With a Sailo boat charter from Vancouver, you can enjoy a spot of Southern Gulf island hopping, or head over for a day trip to refuel those batteries. However long you’re here, you’ll wish you had longer!

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SeaRay 48 ft Luxury Yacht in Vancouver

WOW! The service was amazing! Michael and his wife helped me surprise my wife for a yacht trip around Vanvouver and we not only left on time but he met us and kept the secret with me for a 10 minute walk The boating experience was great his wife was the captain and and we got to tour the shoreline of Vancouver just like we wanted and were back right on time as to respect our other responsibilities and reservations We are extremely happy and will defiantly be using them again in the future !! See you this summer you two!!

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Thank you to Captain Maj and his amazing crewmate who made such an emotional day so memorable and beautiful. The luxury yacht was the perfect choice for our family to scatter ashes of our beloved sister. It was spacious and just as described, the captain was so professional and knowledgable. He guided us through everything while giving us our privacy. His team was super sweet and attentive. I would definitely recommend Captain Maj and his yacht and look FWD to sailing with them again in happier times. Thank you.

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Renting from Lucy was a great experience. The captain was friendly and very professional and the boat was very clean and well looked after. We had a wonderful evening trip to watch the lights of Vancouver from the harbour and just had such a great time. Thanks for making everything so special for me and my team!

August, 2023

I booked this experience for my family and what a positive experience it was! We had such a blast. Lucy was fast to respond to any questions I had and made sure that we had all the info! Our captain Wayne was amazing! He was not only our captain but our photographer too! Such a fun time! My family loved it! Definitely doing it again!

We booked a 4hr cruise for our wedding anniversary and enjoyed the whole experience! Our boat was beautiful and even though it looked like rain, we were lucky the weather held off. Wayne, our captain, was very skilled and a super fun host for our trip. :-) We brought snacks and drinks and the boat even had a pop-up toilet which was a nice surprise. We had a great time!

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Sailing Vancouver Island: Braving bears and bad weather on the inside-out route

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Tor Johnson sails with his father, sister and friends on a voyage of rediscovery around spectacular Vancouver Island

Keala navigates the rocky entrance to the Bunsby Islands, on Vancouver Island’s west coast. All photos: Tor Johnson

At 94 years of age, my father, Donald, still hates sitting in harbour. He lives in La Conner, Washington, on a cliff overlooking the Swinomish Channel, where he can keep an eye on the fishermen, loggers, and eagles that ply the waters of the Pacific Northwest.

In a life of sailing around the world , my father has wrung more salt water out of his socks than most of us will ever see. The world is full of “harbour-sitters,” as he calls them, trading horror stories of deadly gales over drinks while waiting for perfect weather conditions to leave the dock.

Although over the years he has been called adventurous and even reckless, depending on the observer, I’ve always known my father to be a cautious skipper. He has taken my mother, brother, sister, and me safely across both oceans to places as varied as Norway , Turkey, the Philippines and Vanuatu. In all those miles, I can’t recall ever being in a dangerous sea.

Wheateeam Bay is a welcome calm anchorage at sunset after crossing the notorious Hecate Strait

As kids we missed a lot of school but came back with skills in celestial navigation and the experience of standing night watch with the safety of everyone aboard in our young hands. Sailing has been an adventure as well as a way to share the skills of seamanship in our family.

Among the many places we visited together, one of my father’s favourites was the First Nations Reserve of Gwaii Haanas on the Queen Charlotte Islands. Ancient totem poles still stand sentinel over majestic Haida village sites. When my father told me he wanted to make one more trip out there with his friend, Christine, I pulled out the charts.

Vancouver Island’s system of ferries, roads, and air service would allow me to rotate my crew among three generations of family and several old friends from voyages past.

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Bear necessities: Cruising the Broughton islands on Canada’s Pacific coast

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We had sailed Keala , our Jeanneau 44i, from her birthplace in La Rochelle, France, across the Atlantic . While in the protected confines of Sidney, British Columbia, visiting my sister’s family, I talked to a gregarious fellow sailor moored behind us at a yacht club.

I told him of our intended voyage up the inside of Vancouver Island with my sister and her family to Port McNeill, where we’d meet my father and Christine for a cruise north to the next island chain, the Queen Charlottes. I’d make the return trip double-handed along the rugged west coast of Vancouver Island with a surfing friend from Hawaii . 

“I’d never leave the Sunshine Coast. All there is up there are bears and bad weather,” said our new friend. “Lots of fog up there too.”

The Johnson’s Jeanneau 44i Keala at sunset off Rose Harbour, Queen Charlotte Islands

My father may well be right about not listening to those dire dockside warnings about bears and bad weather, but our fellow sailor actually did have a point: why leave the safety and comfort of the inside route? There are cruising grounds enough in the Inside Passage to keep a cruiser busy for a lifetime. 

He and most of the thousands of sailors in places like Seattle and Sidney BC don’t leave protected waters because they don’t have to. With a few notable exceptions, it’s possible to sail through the intricate network of islands and fjords of the Inside Passage from Tacoma, just south of Seattle, to Alaska ’s panhandle without encountering much open sea. 

And the weather really is better. Summer temperatures on the protected Sunshine Coast, to which our friend referred, range in the teens and twenties and water temperatures get up to over 20°C in long fjord-like inlets. Swimming is actually a thing.

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Particular challenges

You might never see an ocean swell, but that’s not to say cruising the inside route is without its challenges. First among these are strong tidal currents. The more constricted passages turn into turbulent rapids with currents in double digits several times a day. Since it’s impossible for yachts and other low-powered vessels to negotiate these rapids, it’s essential to arrive at slack water. When possible we plan for slack ebb or flood to carry a favourable current along our course.

Another challenge is the astounding number of logs. Logging is a major industry in British Columbia, and loose logs, some virtually submerged, can disable a small boat. It requires a constant lookout.

Tugs towing thousands of logs in a huge boom may require the entire channel to manoeuvre, as we found when forced into an impromptu gybing drill first thing in the morning on our way out of port. Common practice is to keep a watch on VHF Ch16 in narrow channels and to wait your turn after the last oncoming vessel uses the end of the tide to get through.

Sailing in to Deception Pass, Washington State, with Mount Baker in the background

Large car ferries, travelling at high speeds, commonly cross the channels at oblique angles. They always have the right of way, a fact of which they seem well aware.

As our friend forecasted, fog became a challenge the moment we emerged north from the protection of Vancouver Island into Queen Charlotte Strait. It was often thick in the mornings, which meant keeping an eye on the AIS , radar , nearby fishermen, ferries, and logs all at the same time. Mercifully, most days saw the fog burn off by mid-afternoon. 

For my sister, the highlight of the entire route inside Vancouver Island was sailing into Broughton Archipelago. For once we had a favourable wind and managed to sail 25 miles inland up the Tribune Channel, which became like a fjord between immense rock cliffs.

Keala points up the Tribune Channel, near the Broughton Archipelago. Sailing here can be magical, at least while the wind lasts

Suddenly a grey whale blew to starboard, while a pod of several hundred fast, agile Pacific white-sided dolphins reached nearly across the entire channel, surfacing in quick succession. They raced past as a group, so in rhythm they looked like a breaking wave. 

Furling our sails at the head of the channel, we found the friendly little floating dock at Kwatsi Bay Marina nestled in a steep bowl of mountains. A group of veteran cruisers were surrounded by food and drink, and getting well into the local Happy Hour tradition.

Tracy Dixon, a surfing friend who had cruised with us in the Philippines when we were both kids, met us near Alert Bay, an old fishing town and First Nations community at the north end of the Vancouver Island. After a distinguished career defusing bombs for the Navy, Tracy had just completed a degree in anthropology at the University of Hawaii. 

He’d already learned about Alert Bay’s famous U’mista Cultural Centre, a cutting edge modern museum housing a treasure of elaborate and wondrous dance masks of the local First Nations group with the nearly unpronounceable name of Kwakwaka’wakw. Many of these ancient masks have made epic journeys, only recently finding their way back home to this museum.

Links to the past

On Moresby Island, the southern section of the Queen Charlottes, is a Haida Heritage site called Gwaii Haanas. Home to the Haida for over 1,500 years, the area was abruptly abandoned when European disease decimated the population. Today there are village sites with large communal houses gradually returning to the forest, and elaborately carved totem poles still standing. 

Haida guides called ‘Watchmen,’ many of them descendants of those who first lived in the villages, now work as interpreters and guides to each historical site. The Watchmen appear to enjoy having visitors and, thanks to a permit system, the number of guests is regulated.

Old float house at Sointula. It’s a house boat at high tide

Burke Murphy, an old friend from my days teaching sailing in Santa Cruz, flew out to join us. A shipwright living and working in the south of France, Burke does fine woodwork on classic sailing yachts. He was astounded to learn that the Haida use Sitka spruce – in his world a prized boatbuilding material – mainly for firewood.

The Watchman offered to sell him a few ancient trees from the protected reserve, something so ludicrous that we all burst out laughing. Like many island cultures, the Haida appear to value a good joke.

For us, the old whaling station at Rose Harbour was particularly interesting. On the southern tip of Gwaii Haanas, Rose Harbour is the only privately owned area in the reserve. From a rustic cabin, a small group of young people provide home cooking to the hungry kayakers and sailors who pass through. One worker told us of a Haida war canoe in the forest, which we found after some searching through the huge cedar trees. 

Totem pole at Coal Harbour, highly recommended for a fascinating seaplane history museum

It appeared as though the canoe was under construction when it was abandoned, possibly with the arrival of European disease. The tree had been expertly felled to allow access from below and above, so that carvers could shape the hull. Inside, the canoe had been only partially hollowed out, leaving the middle section as solid wood. 

We later learned that it was common to leave a length of the inside of the hull intact to retain as much strength as possible for the precarious task of moving it to the sea. In the quiet of the trees, we imagined what this canoe might have been like with a full complement of proud Haida warriors. 

My father enjoyed the solitude of the remote anchorages we visited, surrounded by immense trees, sea otters, and soaring eagles. Christine, an accomplished artist, made beautiful drawings of the scenes.

My father had always been the skipper who did it all: the first one to tackle any job, easy or hard. It bothered him that at 94 he wasn’t able to do the heavier work of sailhandling. I reminded him that, after all, that’s what he trained me for. I feel lucky to have the chance to sail with him still.

Bear country

British Columbia has large numbers of black bears, and the impressive grizzly (Ursus arctos horribilis, or brown bear) can be found up several inlets: Knight, Rivers and Bute. We knew we were in bear territory when we stopped at the friendly, family-run North Island Marina in Port McNeill, the preferred re-provisioning stop for the Broughton Archipelago and environs.

The marina’s garbage-drop had been ripped apart, great gashes in the plywood siding proving the formidable power of the bears’ claws. However, we found most bears to be shy of us humans – we are the most dangerous of all predators.

A grizzly bear foraging on foreshore rocks

My shipwright friend Burke was an excellent lookout, and he was keen to see a bear. He picked up the binoculars whenever he sighted anything even remotely bear-like on shore. It wasn’t until we were motoring into Rose Harbour that he finally sighted a large black bear on the beach. It was a sunny day, and we watched as the husky bear ambled down to the water, waded in for a nice cool bath, shook off, and ambled casually back up the beach into the forest.

The weather stayed good. That said, it would be unusual not to experience at least a few powerful North Pacific low-pressure systems during the course of a summer as far as 50°N. Our trip was no exception.

Having crossed the notorious Hecate Straits to the Queen Charlotte Islands from the BC mainland, we heard gale warnings forecast on the VHF. We headed for narrow, landlocked Sac Bay, surrounded by steep hillside, close in to mountainous Moresby Island.

Thankfully, both BC and US Coast Guard regularly forecast via VHF, updated several times daily. Unfortunately, our perfectly sheltered anchorage turned out to be subject to powerful downdrafts and torrents of rain that created new waterfalls as we watched. 

Beginning to feel a bit trapped in the prison of our own choosing, we spent our time visiting other boats taking refuge from the weather. We made friends with David and Gaylean Sutcliffe, an experienced sailing couple aboard Kinetic , a Beneteau First 47.7, on which David has skippered no less than five Victoria-Maui races as well as the Sydney Hobart Race .

We chatted in their diesel-heated cabin while munching on Gaylean’s fresh cake and listening to buoy reports of steep seas in the Hecate Straits. Because it is shallow – below 10m in places – and open to the south, open-ocean swells tend to pile on up in chaotic seas. As we listened, reports came in of 5m seas at 4.5 seconds. In these conditions, the Hecate would be mostly white water and might even live up to its nickname among locals: Black Bitch.

As the gale passed with more torrents of rain, I began to wonder if the surrounding mountains weren’t creating their own foul weather, so we left without waiting for rain and wind to abate. We found much milder conditions farther from the mountains, just offshore near Hot Springs Island. We soaked in the hot springs while looking back at Sac Bay, still covered in a hard rain surrounding the mountains, and congratulated ourselves.

One thing the Northwest is not famous for is great sailing. Winds are often light and variable, especially in the more protected areas popular with cruisers. The running joke is that most yachts on passage still have their boom covers on, which actually seems kind of true.

It’s really not by chance that the power trawler is the boat of choice for the Northwest. But, when the wind actually is right, the sailing among rugged peaks covered in evergreens can be magical, somewhat like sailing in an endless mountain lake. We tried to get the sails up whenever we could, even if that meant furling them after a few minutes.

Yet another tranquil anchorage. Keala at Turnbull Cove, Broughton Archipelago

BC has such a complex coastline and so many potential anchorages, that a good cruising guide is essential. We had the Waggoner guide at hand at almost all times. Having Active Captain, Garmin’s crowdsourced, up-to-date electronic guide on our chartplotter was also a huge help, with many firsthand and recent accounts to read. The Douglass guides also come recommended. 

The anchorages are spectacular. Some are tucked into the mountains and trees in an inlet, only a few feet wider than the boat, with the feel of a serene lake. Others are protected within groups of small islands which shelter them from the open ocean.

The Waggoner guide was accurate about one group in particular: the spectacular Bunsby Islands where we had perfect swimming weather. Waggoner says it’s essential to stop here, because other sailors who had done so would inevitably ask if you’d visited, “… and you don’t want to disappoint them.”

Some days it’s nice enough for a swim; Tor and Tracy exploring the Bunsby Islands

And yet the BC coast is also a great place to ignore the cruising guides. There are thousands of potential anchorages available, with reasonable depths and good holding. We found our Navionics charts were quite accurate, though of course not infallible. So it’s feasible to find your own anchorage, based on the current and expected conditions.

Some anchorages don’t turn out to be as good as they look, but my favourites were those that we chose simply because they looked interesting on the chart, and many turned out to be magical. There is something special about finding your own place, without knowing exactly what you might find there: a little like the first explorers.

On the outside

Our descent along Vancouver Island’s west coast was late in the season, in September, so most of the fishing lodges had emptied, and the few cruising boats that travel this coast had mostly moved on. Our first stop was Guise Bay, on the extreme north-western tip of the island, just inside notorious Cape Scott.

An early start for the 75-mile crossing of the Hecate Straits

Although untenable in southerly winds, it’s a paradise in northerlies. As proved the rule on the west coast, we found ourselves the only boat anchored off an immense crescent of white sand beach. We rarely saw another boat. 

Yuquot, or Friendly Cove as Captain Cook nicknamed it, was fascinating as a place where First Nations and Europeans have long collided. An old church represents this long struggle. A stained glass window depicts treaties between Spain and England asserting their influence over the area. At the church altar, fantastic carvings by Yuquot craftsmen have completely displaced the old Christian icons, which now lie in the attic.

At Hot Springs Cove a half-hour hike along a boardwalk, paved with treads carved with the names of visiting yachts from all over the world, brings you to a small hot spring with a hot waterfall you can stand under. It’s essential to catch it before unrestricted hoards of tourists arrive at 0800 from Tofino via high-speed boats. They leave again in the evening.

Keala ’s crew enjoying a little salmon sashimi (from left) Donald Johnson, Burke Murphy, author Tor Johnson and Christine Carroll

Tofino is BC’s surf mecca, and while it is a quaint town with amazing beaches, it’s so full of marinas, high speed RIBs, and seaplane traffic that it feels more like Miami than the secluded Vancouver Island.

As we made our way south, we encountered rough seas a few times, usually when we put to sea a bit hastily at the tail end of a gale. The thousands of off-lying rocks necessitated careful navigation, but being bluewater sailors we didn’t have a problem with the near constant Pacific swell, which actually helps the navigator by marking shallows with plumes of spray.

Whales encounters are a constant along the coastline. A pod of orcas escorted us for miles up the Strait of Georgia, the huge dorsal fins of the males cutting through the water like scythes. Crossing the Hecate Strait, we ran into something underwater that may have been a whale. We never saw what it was that we hit, but it slowed the boat from about five knots to near three, then released softly. 

Long-time friend Jeff Max and nephew Rowan Ruddle tidy up the cockpit lines

Within the next hour, a large humpback came close alongside, and dived under the bow, inches from the hull. The same whale made several passes, very close to the boat and unusually active. I wondered if he wasn’t giving us a message to stay away from his friends.

Pinch zones

Because the coast is so deeply indented and complex, weather conditions vary greatly by location. We sometimes found a near gale blowing off a cape, and calm a few miles away. Many of these ‘pinch zones’, where current, sea, and wind accelerate, can be ferocious – or completely calm, depending on the wind angle.

Cape Scott, off the north-western tip of Vancouver Island, Cape Cook on the Brooks Peninsula jutting ten miles out from the coast, and Cape Caution all have evil reputations. None is more notorious than the Nawhitti Bar off Vancouver Island’s north coast. Completely exposed to the north and west, the bottom abruptly shoals from 150m to a mere 10m, and tidal currents race over the bar creating high potential for breaking seas. 

Donald Johnson, the one who started his family tradition

Anxious about crossing the Nawhitti Bar, I began watching the weather carefully. After seeing reports of a large incoming westerly swell, to get some local knowledge I took our dinghy alongside a Canadian Coast Guard cutter anchored in nearby Gordon Channel.

The officer on watch, reassured that ours was an offshore vessel, noted that there were no adverse wind conditions in the forecast and simply wished us a safe crossing. 

As it happened, conditions were calm when we crossed the bar the next morning, although ominous large ocean swells ‘felt the bottom’, steepening before us and breaking astern on nearby reefs. Local fishermen and those in the know use an alternative route inside the reefs, close in to the Vancouver Island shore, where conditions are said to be much calmer.

Thankfully, the deeply indented coastline that creates these pinch zones also creates a multitude of places to hide from the weather. Since fronts are generally fast moving, it’s easy to hide for a short time while waiting out adverse conditions in what often proves to be a fantastic anchorage on either side of each of these pinch zones.

As for my father, he enjoyed it all. The years have failed to dull his enthusiasm for cruising. He still feels the same about sitting in the harbour and he could barely sit still for a day even during gale warnings. He prefers to carry on despite the bears and bad weather.

About the author

A renowned marine photographer and bluewater sailor, Tor Johnson and his wife, Kyoko, run their photography business out of a beach house in Waialua, Hawaii. Tor grew up sailing the oceans with his family and is also a passionate surfer.

First published in the June 2020 edition of Yachting World.

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Me & My Boat: Vancouver 34 classic

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Duncan Kent looks at the enduring appeal of this versatile yacht which is suitable for bluewater as well as coastal cruising

The Vancouver 34 Classic is a proven bluewater cruiser

The Vancouver 34 Classic is one of a range of highly sought-after ocean cruising yachts built by Northshore Yachts between 1991-2012.

Initially designed as a 32-footer in 1979 by Robert Harris, she was later stretched to 34ft LOA in order to increase her waterline length and to enlarge the cockpit enough to enable wheel steering to be fitted. Around 120 of the Classic model were built in total.

Deck gear on the Vancouver 34 Classic 

The hull and deck were generously laid-up by hand using bi-directional mat with waterproof (Isopthalic) resin and substantially reinforced all around her long, encapsulated keel, the foot of which extends aft to provide support for the lower rudder pintle.

This design helps keep ropes and debris away from the prop, while a cutaway forward helps speed up tacking and improve manoeuvrability under power.

The topsides and deck of the Vancouver 34 Classic are sandwiched with end-grain balsa for insulation and weight reduction, and the hull deck join is both through-bolted and bonded over for watertight integrity.

Being a little pinched at her stern means the cockpit is relatively narrow, but a cut-away around the wheel improves the helmsman’s access forward. A pronounced helm seat hump offers support when heeled and the binnacle has a sturdy grab rail.

Wheel steering limits cockpit space

She’s not the easiest to single-hand because the primary winches are a little far forward from the helm, the mainsheet track runs along the bridge deck and the staysail sheets are on the coachroof, so a good autopilot is essential.

Access along the side decks is slightly restricted due to three chainplates and a headsail track each side, but the coachroof handrails are excellent.

Treadmaster was the standard non-slip covering and her attractive raised bulwark with integral scuppers works well.

The Vancouver 34 Classic ‘s foredeck is uncluttered, except for the inner forestay, and the anchor chain is fed below decks. She has twin bow rollers and her cleats and other deck gear are good quality and generously proportioned.

A masthead cutter rig was standard, with a deck-stepped, twin spreader Seldén mast. She has twin lower shrouds, the aft pair set well back to eliminate the need for running backstays. Roller furling was standard on the yankee, but not on the staysail, although a self-tacking option was available.

As standard the reefing lines terminate at the mast, although full battens with single-line reefing, lazyjacks and a zipped sail bag were also optional, as was in-mast furling.

The Vancouver has a relatively shallow keel which allows owners to sail and anchor in shoal water, to a point

Her attractive, woody interior feels warm and cosy, whilst top quality materials and craftsmanship has ensured the woodwork a long life.

The Vancouver 34 Classic has a raised coachroof for the first couple of metres, giving 1.88m/6ft 2in headroom in the galley and nav areas. Forward of this the sole drops a few inches to enable continued standing headroom throughout the saloon.

The layout is traditional and straightforward, though dimensionally conservative. Beside the companionway steps is a narrow oilies locker. Uprights on the half-bulkheads forward of the galley and chart table, plus a stout rail all around the saloon, both provide excellent handholds going forward at sea.

The saloon seating is comfortable and, despite the relatively narrow beam, quite spacious. The port settee is straight and 1.96m/6ft 5in long, whereas the U-shaped settee to starboard can become a 1.0m/3ft 3in-wide double berth by dropping the saloon table.

Despite an abundance of teak, the white deck head brightens it up and all ports open for ventilation. Stowage is good, with plenty of room under and behind the settees, and in lockers and shelves above. The freshwater tank is over the keel, where it should be.

Forward of the saloon is a short corridor, offset to port, containing a large clothes locker. Opposite, the heads is sizeable for a 34-footer and has a GRP moulding up to basin level.

The aft-facing toilet has a shower seat over and is almost on the centreline. There is stowage under and above the sink and pressurised hot water was standard. A cowl vent and opening port keep it well ventilated.

Practical stowage systems throughout

Down below on the Vancouver 34 Classic

The Vancouver 34 Classic has no aft cabin, only a single 0.68m/2ft 3in-wide quarter berth. The forecabin is, however, quite spacious and headroom still 1.88m/6ft 2in under the large forehatch.

There’s also plenty of standing room with the infill removed, a large hanging locker and a small desk/vanity unit, plus a deep shelf around the bunk. Beneath the berth is additional stowage and room for a holding tank.

Her galley is L-shaped, well-appointed and large enough to prepare and cook for a crew of four, although work surface is minimal without the cooker and sink covers in place. There’s plenty of food and crockery stowage above, plus a cutlery drawer and pan locker beneath the worktop.

Opposite is a large, forward-facing chart table with bags of instrument/book stowage all around. The seat backrest is removable to extend the quarter berth to 2.28m/7ft 6in.

On deck, her cockpit is small, in today’s terms, so more than three working crew can cause congestion. However, at anchor there’s room for four to sit around the cockpit table.

L-shaped galley with capacity to cook a meal for four

Deck stowage is generous, with three sizeable cockpit lockers. One is full depth, the other two shallower, but still spacious. The two gas lockers (one for a spare cannister) both drain overboard.

The Vancouver 34 Classic’s ground tackle is easy to deploy, although she can suffer from ‘chain piling’ when retrieving a lot of cable, which can often require going below to tip the pile with a stick. Fairleads and cleats are all stout and solidly mounted.

Under sail her steering is light and positive, though it gets heavier if over-canvassed. She tracks well, thanks to her long keel, but tacking can be a bit slow. This is not entirely due to the turning resistance of her keel, but also because of the need to haul the yankee around the inner forestay.

As a cutter, she trims well and the slot between the headsail is easy to fine-tune. While she can just point up to around 35 degrees off the apparent wind, she’s a lot happier and quicker 50 degrees off, when 7 knots plus is easily achievable in 15-18 knots of true wind.

Despite being narrow-beamed, the saloon is spacious

Off the wind, as with all cutters, you have to mind the staysail doesn’t become shadowed by the mainsail. With the wind on her quarter or dead astern it’s easier to roll away the staysail to stop it flapping about, or simply gybe down your course.

Plain sailing

The Vancouver 34 is easy on the helm and effortless to keep on course. In fact, once the sails are correctly balanced, she’ll virtually sail herself, which is handy as not everything is within reach of the helm, including the mainsheet. A good autopilot, though, will alleviate the problem.

Although likely to have been replaced by now, her original 27hp (37hp option) Yanmar freshwater-cooled marine diesel has plenty of power and in reasonably flat water with a clean bottom she’ll easily cruise at 5.5 knots at 2,400rpm, reaching 7 knots at full revs.

Access to the engine is reasonable from the front, by removing the steps, but not so easy from the sides, where the panels are in lockers, limiting both light and movement.

The fuel tank is behind the engine, but the filter is just about accessible from the front.

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Owners’ experiences of the Vancouver 34 Classic

Aquila can weather a storm

S/Y Aquila , hull no.93 (1995)

Retired opticians, Mike and Janet Jones, have owned Aquila from new and still love everything about her, ‘except, maybe, her dubious close-quarter handling’ says Mike.

Prior to buying her they owned a Westerly Merlin, Colvic 26 and a Coribee. The Vancouver suits their style of sailing, which comprises frequent, lengthy Channel cruises, as well as the odd dip down into Southern Brittany.

What they like most about her is the beautiful joinery below, along with the practical layout and her ability to stand up to her canvas in heavy weather.

Janet admits: ‘Her accommodation is slightly cramped when compared with a modern, high-volume cruising yacht but we spend most of the time cruising as a couple, so we don’t worry too much about the guest quarters.’

Picaro : rough-sea ready

S/Y Picaro , hull no.16 (2004)

Owned for six years by Ken Marsden, Picaro is a fairly late model. Despite this he replaced her engine with the same model as the original, a Yanmar 3YM. Ken has also added a full cockpit tent for comfort, solar panels, a gas solenoid cut-out on the cooker and a removable bowsprit for a cruising chute.

He mainly cruises around the UK, with numerous cross-Channel trips to France, but longer trips have included the Bay of Biscay, the Isles of Scilly and Ireland.

Ken says: ‘She is a powerful yacht, but not very close-winded. Her long keel and large rudder keep her on course and she has a steady motion through rough seas. Single-line reefing and her cutter rig make her easy to sail singlehanded.’

Ken’s only dislike is having the mainsheet on the bridge deck, out of reach from the helm.

Inti’s in it for the long haul

S/Y Inti , hull no.67 (1992)

Matthew and Ursula Freestone have owned Inti for six years, during which time they have added staysail furling, a feathering prop and solar panels.

Shortly after buying her they sailed Inti to the Balearics and back as a shakedown cruise.

Matthew says: ‘She needs a good breeze but will then sail at hull speed on most points of sail. Although slow to tack due to her long keel, she doesn’t get knocked off course easily. Having sailed a number of other boats, this is the one I’d choose to be in during a blow.’

In her lifetime Inti has been sailed halfway around the world before being shipped back to the UK from Southeast Asia. In 2009 she underwent a major refit, including new decks, engine and rigging.

Amoret : safe in any seastate

S/Y Amoret , hull no.64 (1991)

Owned by Trevor and Irene Brook since 2011, Amoret was the first V34C built.

Trevor says: ‘There have been many like-for-like changes of fittings and equipment, including the Treadmaster and upholstery, plus we have added a trysail bag for rapid hoisting, LED lights, AIS transponder, Navtex and an SSB Pactor modem for weather data.’

Trevor and Irene, both RYA Ocean Yachtmasters, began sailing together 20 years ago. After numerous mile-builders and charters they left Ramsgate in 2015 and cruised south, spending successive winters in La Rochelle, Lagos (Portugal), the Canary Islands and Madeira.

‘Fully stowed,’ Trevor says, ‘ Amoret needs a good Force 4 to get going, but she has proven to be very safe in all seastates we’ve experienced and is easy to handle under sail.’

The Vancouver’s relatively shallow draft allows for access to shallow anchorages

What the experts say…

Duncan kent, yacht and equipment reviewer.

The Vancouver 34 was designed and built with bluewater cruising and long ocean passages in mind, although she is equally suited to coastal and weekend sailing.

Her relatively shallow draft will enable you to sail and anchor in shoal waters, to a point, but without sacrificing her seaworthiness in rough seas and poor weather.

Many love the flexibility of the cutter rig and appreciate the ability to sail under a staysail and triple-reefed mainsail in a gale. Others prefer to swap the yankee for a larger genoa for better off-wind speed.

I’m in the compromise camp, preferring to keep the yankee and staysail, but fly a gennaker when the wind is light and on the beam.

Like most traditional long-keel boats, the Vancouver 34 Classic is one of modest speed but powerful demeanour.

She’s not going to impress the club racer types and neither is she ideal for short-tacking up narrow rivers, but when challenged with a Channel crossing in a sou’westerly gale, she’ll romp home safe and sound with the crew still able to make a brew and eat a hot meal along the way.

Nick Vass, Marine Surveyor

The good thing is that all the Vancouver 34s I have surveyed have had a plethora of long-term cruising gear such as water makers, generators and wind vane steering systems. Engine access is limited, though, and gas bottle storage a quirky compromise.

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Alternatives to consider

With sail controls within easy reach of the helm, the HR34 is easy to sail single-handed

Hallberg-Rassy 34

Designed by German Frers and launched in 1990, the HR34 was the first of a new range of Hallbergs created to attract customers looking for a more modern, performance-orientated yacht, whilst retaining that legendary ‘Swedish classic’ look much loved by traditionalist sailors.

The HR34’s hulls are hand laid-up using isopthalic resin in the gelcoat and outer laminate and incorporate a PVC foam sandwich above the waterline and in the deck.

A laminated floor grid increases stiffness and supports the keel, above which are the stainless-steel fuel and freshwater tanks. The skeg-hung rudder has roller bearings and the rudder post is solid stainless steel, while her mast is deck-stepped and very securely supported.

The HR 34: a quiet and undramatic sailing experience

The deep and roomy cockpit is protected by high coamings and a fixed windscreen, which has grab rails each side and an opening centre window for ventilation.

Initially, she had a traditional retroussé transom, but in 1994 a bathing platform and gate was added and the forward end of the cockpit moved slightly aft to make more space below.

The light mahogany joinery below is superb, with neatly laminated edgings and counters, and louvred locker fronts.

Early layouts had a longitudinal galley opposite the dinette but after the interior was ‘stretched’ she had a longer saloon, a larger navigation area and a more sea-friendly L-shaped galley. Both fore and aft cabins offer generous berths and plenty of useful stowage.

As well as being stiff in a strong breeze, thanks to a near 40% ballast ratio, in light airs she remains quick, responsive and well balanced. All sail controls are led aft, within reach of the helm, and the fully battened mainsail has single-line reefing, making her particularly easy to single-hand.

The engine installation is smooth and quiet, with the original shaft drive changed to a quieter sail drive at some point. Close-quarter manoeuvrability is effortless and undramatic.

Sought after: the Barbican 35

Barbican 35

Designed by Holman & Pye, creators of the famous Stella, Seamaster, Hustler, Super Sovereign, early Oysters and many more accomplished ocean cruisers, the Barbican 35 is a highly sought-after ocean cruiser.

Built between 1979-1992, she is a traditional, seakindly, heavy displacement cruising yacht that utilised the hull of the earlier Super Sovereign 35 ketch, though modernised and with a more efficient masthead sloop rig.

Other than the hull dimensions and the long, encapsulated lead keel, the two boats look quite different, thanks to the Barbican’s sleeker coachroof.

Her all-lead ballast means her draught is moderate, however with a ballast ratio of 35% and a conservative sail plan she is stiffer under sail than similar yachts.

Below she is fitted out traditionally, with two settees that convert into ideal sea berths with lee boards/cloths. She has a sensibly- sized chart table, good food preparation and cooking facilities and enough stowage to hide away a few months’ cruising provisions.

On deck, she has wide side decks and plenty of handrails. The foredeck is uncluttered and has chunky cleats, a stout Samson post and twin chain rollers.

The cockpit is offshore friendly with high coamings. Though it narrows aft, there are no seats near the wheel, so access isn’t a problem.

She sails exactly as any heavy long keeled cruising yacht should, with a gentle rocking motion and a determined, undramatic and steadfast attitude.

In all, she is a powerful, but seakindly ocean cruiser that would get you home safely in all weathers.

The IP350: stable, spacious and sumptuous

Island Packet 350

The successor to the IP35, the 350 extended this US yard’s reputation for creating roomy, luxurious, rock-solid world cruising yachts by refining and updating numerous aspects of the original 35, including a brand new interior layout.

She has a full-length encapsulated keel with no cutaway forward so, though she might be somewhat ponderous when tacking, there are no keel bolts to worry about.

The generous buoyancy created by her high topsides and superstructure, added to the significant form stability provided by wider, flatter underwater sections aft, results in a very stable platform going to windward.

Build quality is exceptional and the interior, with an abundance of warm teak joinery, feels huge for a 35-footer. IP has squeezed in two large double berths, a large galley, a heads and a saloon big enough to entertain six with ease.

On deck she has a spacious and deep cockpit with good stowage and easily handled sail controls. Decks are wide and clear, handrails excellent and the long bow plank increases the foretriangle sail area.

Rigged as a cutter, the staysail is self-tacking and has IP’s trademark Hoyt boom, allowing it to be trimmed very flat in high winds.

Although she looks and feels likely to be a little slow under sail, in fact she’s reasonably quick for this type of world cruiser. She can battle through adverse conditions under triple-reefed main and staysail, making ground to windward up to a Force 10 storm.

Running downwind her long keel comes into its own, keeping her steadfastly on course.

First published in the July 2020 issue of Yachting Monthly.

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