A Dreamspeaker Crusing Guide, Vol. 2: Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands, 3rd Ed.
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.78 (683 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1932310444 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-09-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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Knowing what to expect takes some of the uncertainty and anxiety out of breaking new ground, and adds immeasurably to the safety and enjoyment of discovering new destinations. --Duart Snow, former editor, Pacific Yachting . Local knowledge is pure gold for the cruising boater who is venturing into unfamiliar waters or exploring familiar waters anew
. They live in Vancouver s West End and keep their 36-foot sailboat Dreamspeaker and faithful dinghy, Tink, close by. Through their writing, charting and photography they endeavor to promote safe and enjoyable boating while profiling the uniqueness of coastal life. Over the last 22 years they have logged thousands of cruising hours charting, recording and photographing their travels, and exclusively along the beautifully rugged coastline and islands of the Pacific Northw
Numerous color photographs show the area in all its splendor.. The pristine vistas and coves and anchorages with soaring rock walls make the Desolation Sound area and the Discovery Islands a favorite for cruisers in British Columbia. This cruising guide, Volume 2 in the Dreamspeaker series, features informative, hand-drawn shoreline plans of more than 100 selected marinas and small boat anchorages
"Very helpful guide" according to Kage. Good information on anchorages and detailing rocks and shoals. I would recommend it to any boater.. A. Mckenzie said Excellent Guide for New Cruisers to This Area. My husband and I used this book to navigate the various anchorages around Desolation Sound and Discovery Islands this last summer. The decriptions, drawings, and photos of each area only cover a page to two pages but are very complete. The drawings illustrate the various areas one can anchor -- which was really helpful. We travel with a dog so we always looked for spots t. "The Best Guide to Desolation Sound" according to A Customer. I teach sailing and cruising skills, and the arrival of this terrific cruising guide is welcome. Beautiful photos and great graphic diagrams of harbors and every possible anchorage.Should be on every charter boat, but often is not, so if you are chartering inquire.