Salish Sea Journal - Rob Casey

Interesting boat names today at the Campbell River Marina in British Columbia.

We had some whale tail action north of Cape Mudge in BC today while headed back to Campbell River.

I’ve been up in Desolation Sound for a week with friends cruising on their sailboat. We’ve enjoyed warm water, hot temps and incredible views. I’ve also been intrigued by all the methods for attaching a kayak or paddle board to boats. Visit my Substack page ‘Paddling the Salish Sea’ to learn not only how to attach watercraft to your boat but also which craft are best for this. Click on my Substack link in bio and search for the article.

Exploring Desolation Sound (BC) tonight. Warm water, oysters and epic views. A bit busy was difficult to find a spot.

I’m working on a Substack post with ideas for boaters looking to carry sups and kayaks for cruising. Visit my page SubStack page Paddling the Salish Sea to subscribe. Paddle Method

Epic outhouse with a view on Carrington Bay on Cortes Island in BC. Part of the BC Marine Trails system. BC Marine Trails

The Gunkholing series are classic cruising guides for the Salish Sea. Long out of print I love finding them in used bookstores. Still totally relevant somethings never change. Those that do are cafes, etc. The Desolation Sound one mentions body surfing a tidal stream on the bay we’re on, stoked! 🍁

Up north in BC this week, tonight on Cortes Island. Headed to warmer waters in Desolation Sound next few days.

Last night about the time we were driving through North Bend after a hot and smokey trip to Spokane, friends at the Elks spotted a orca pod going by, a rare sighting in Ballard! The pod went up to the locks and moved out after. Anyone know of they are transients or southern residents? #1 by Vaughan Sup Boarding and image #2 by Steve Rollert. Join the Ballard elks, u can have a drink by the Sound and watch orcas :)

While I’m landlocked for a few days in hot Smokey eastern Washington enjoy these refreshing pics of the coast from last week.