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This is where you share stories about your exploration of British Columbia’s wild, civilized coast. Tell others about amazing places, friends you met, fabulous fishing and the hospitality of our marinas, harbours and comfort providers. Submit your story here.

And now you can win a Cruising Guide for Coastal Waters by Peter Vassilopoulos. We will randomly select three blogbook entries on September 30.

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BC Marina Culture

Beginning as Indigenous communities, ports, and points of access to natural resources, today British Columbia’s ocean marinas connect visitors to nature and community. Marinas are an essential aspect of these cultures of the places that surround them and have helped each community grow and thrive in a unique way. The next time you visit a… Read more »

Birdies & Boats – Golfing on BC’s Coast

Golf lovers don’t have to stow their clubs when it comes to a tour of British Columbia’s coastal waters – bring them along and enjoy some terrific coastal golf options throughout the province! There are ample opportunities across the length and breadth of BC’s coast to head ashore and savour some swings, without having to… Read more »

Top 10 Anchorages to Go on the Hook and Wake Up in Nature on BC’s West Coast

Have you heard of biophilia? It refers to the innate fondness we have for the natural environment, which is evident in boaters who strive to spend a large portion of their time on the water, absorbing nature’s restorative powers. Going “on the hook” or anchoring in the wild (rather than at a marina) puts you… Read more »

BC’s Unique West Coast Experiences

The coastline of British Columbia is filled with opportunities for unique experiences – from fresh-caught, locally-prepared seafood delicacies to historic spots, arts and culture, and wild wonder. So where will your quest for special explorations of BC’s coastal waters take you? We have a few recommendations: Coordinates: 49.471968, -124.793531 For 30 years, the family behind… Read more »

Nothing Feels Better Than A Good Pump-out

At AHOY BC, we get requests for where to find a pump-out station. Boaters want to use them, but there are not enough of them and their distribution has gaps. So, it is great news that Maple Bay Marina, in partnership with the Municipality of North Cowichan and the Maple Bay Community Association, opened a… Read more »

Sunshine Coast Has It All

British Columbia’s coast is renowned for wilderness, island archipelagos, deep fjords carving into mountains and, amid all of this, welcoming communities and marina resorts. But you don’t have to block out several weeks to reach all of this natural wonder and welcoming hospitality. The Sunshine Coast is a microcosm of the greater Coast, easily accessible… Read more »

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