Sailing Lessons and Sailing Adventures in Gulf Island National Park Reserve
Tumbo & Cabbage Island: are located at the south-east corner of the Gulf Islands. The last southern islands next to Georgia Strait. Cabbage Island is a part of the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is one of Canada’s newest national parks. The park protects a portion of British Columbia’s beautiful southern Gulf Islands – […]
North and South Pender island were actually one island joined by an isthmus in the past. Dredging in 1902 to made the canal large enough for the steamship, the Iroquois, to traverse from the Hope Bay dock on North Pender to Sidney, a far safer and shorter route than going around South Pender Island. […]
Why Brentwood Bay? We decided to move our sailing school and sailing charter company from Prince Rupert to Brentwood Bay for several reasons. Paul likes the area because it is central to Victoria, plus it’s easily accessible from the airport, the ferries and from up island via the Mill Bay ferry. I love the […]
Sidney Spit Marine Park: boasts the finest beaches of all parks in the Victoria region of Vancouver Island. One of the main attractions of the park is the famous sandbar, the Sidney Spit, which is a great place for a picnic. Extensive tidal flats, salt marshes, rolling meadows and spectacular views make up Sidney Spit, […]
Sails are Wings. In order for a sail to be efficient, wind has to pass by both sides of the wing. The front side and the back side. In other words, the leading edge of the sail has to be orientated in such a way the the wind is allowed to flow on both […]
Fun Facts Since port and starboard never change, they are references that are independent of a mariner’s orientation, and, thus, mariners use these nautical terms instead of left and right to avoid confusion. When looking forward, toward the bow of a ship, port and starboard refer to the left and right sides, respectively. […]
We love Sailing. We also love sharing our experiences with others. The following blogs are designed to help you to learn to sail and to encourage you to get out there and do it. Over the next year, we are going to put up a series of content on a regular basis, so that you […]
Sail a lush paradise with rare eco-systems and a Mediterranean-like climate. The forested Gulf Islands are criss-crossed with trails leading to mountaintop viewpoints, lighthouses, and reminders of First Nations and pioneer pasts, while their shores and lagoons are a haven for thriving bird life. See the abundant wildlife. Eagles and seabirds swirl in the skies above […]
Relax with Big Blue Sailing in the peace and tranquility of the Gulf Islands. Exclusive access to the Gulf Island National Park Only a few companies have full access to the park – Big Blue Sailing is one. Visit all the best hidden and unspoiled hidden gems in the Vancouver Island area. You are in […]
