As a new sailor, one of the questions that might cross your mind as you gain experience on the water is: How do I know whether to tack or...

These projects will enhance aquatic habitats, benefiting fisheries, wildlife, and overall water quality. The Department of the Interior...

Ahoy, aspiring seafarers! As the nights are closing in and Wavy is more or less tucked up in bed for the season, we thought it would be...

Short answer: sailing is as expensive or as cheap as you want to make it.

The "freshet" refers to the annual spring melt of snow and ice, which can cause rivers live the Fraser to swell and flood.

I get asked this question a lot. For new sailors, it can seem entirely confusing to know where the wind is coming from. I personally just...

How do you know what sort of power bank you need for your sailboat?

A follow-up to our previous post on Átl’ḵa7tsem/Howe Sound as a dedicated UNESCO World Heritage site and how we can be better marine...

The Howe Sound is a body of water located in southwestern British Columbia, Canada. It is a large fjord that stretches from the city of...

There's something about being in close proximity to such a large body of water that has a profound effect on our mental state. We all...

The loss of human-nature interaction has been linked to a rising tide of mental health disorders. Many experts now believe blue spaces,...

As the weather gets colder and the days shorter, boaters across the country begin to prepare their vessels for winter. If you're new to...

Heaving-to is a way to slow down or stop your boat in the water. It's often used in storms as a way to ride out bad weather,...

Sailing is a widely enjoyed activity that can be both recreational and therapeutic. If you're looking to join a sailing school in...

The idea of living on a sailboat is romantic and idyllic. And it can be! But there are some things to consider before taking the plunge,...

If you're new to sailing, chances are you've been feeling a little bit lost when trying to follow conversations about sailing. It seems...

Sailing is a great way to spend a day out on the water, but it can be confusing if you don't know the lingo. Here are some common sailing...

When you’re out on the water you need to know the best way to stay safe. That begins with learning the correct way to tie a bowline knot...

We all know that sailing is the best sport on earth. It's fun, we can go as fast or as slow as we want, we make new friends, and we learn...

Sailing is a beautiful and rewarding activity, but it can be challenging for beginners. The first few times you set sail, you will...