Currents: The Waggoner Guide Boating Podcast

14:17 - Our cruising destination for episode 9 is Shoal Bay in beautiful British Columbia. This outstanding location for boaters ranks up there in the top three of places you must cruise to. Natural beauty serenades you with rustic charm, stunning views of snow-capped mountains greet you as you look up Phillips Arm, walk in the lovely gardens, hang out on the front porch of the Shoal Bay Pub and enjoy cold drinks and visit with other boaters. True Island life, where Mark and Cynthia live a self-sufficient life and greet boaters who want to explore the natural charm of British Columbia. 23:21 - Purchasing a new or older boat? Make sure the boat works as intended, hire a Surveyor. Certified, professional, and knowledgeable, Surveyors provide an important service in the purchase. They also have access to specialists for specific systems or sections of the boat when needed. Each boat is unique, each has their own personality and challenges, a Surveyor will help identify what is needed, if anything. 0:46 - Join us on a Flotilla. Cruise with us as we take you on a memorable journey, exploring some of the greatest locations in the cruising world.

What did we see at the Seattle Boat Show? Always surprising are the new developments in the marine electronics industry. Chartering? Did you know that Anacortes/Bellingham are one of the top places for chartering? Let's talk boat language, boating has its own terminology. And our destination cruise in this episode is Ocean Falls. This small town on North Vancouver Island, exploded in the 50's and 60's during its heydays in the lumber industry. Now, it's a destination for boaters as they are cruising the Inside Passage. This small village is filled with history and charm. 3:48  Charters - one of the top destination charters in the world is Anacortes and Bellingham, Washington. 11:45 What did we see at the Seattle Boat Show. 12:44 Boating Terminology - a language of its own. 17:30 Cruising Destination is the charming town of Ocean Falls in British Columbia.

Come see us at the Seattle Boat Show, January 24, - February 1, 2020. Check out the extensive classes at Boat Show University and expand your boating knowledge. Also, add the north side of Vancouver in British Columbia to your summer cruising destinations. Explore this diverse metropolitan and some of the more remote locations all within a short distance. Show Notes: 0:48 Boat Show University [https://seattleboatshow.com/seminars/] Expand your boating knowledge with some the experts in their field, such as, well-known onboard system specialist, Nigel Calder. Mastering Navionics with Captain Linda Lewis, and Women's Day classes with Captain Linda Lewis and Captain Margaret Pommert. Brought to you by Boat Insurance Agency. [http://www.boatinsurance.net/] 7:54 Mark Bunzel talks First Aid with Kris Peters RN and  Annie Feyereisen RN, nurses at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, and live aboard. Sign up for their class at Boat Show University, Sunday Stage #2 North Hall4:30 PM911 - "What is your emergency? [https://seattleboatshow.com/seminars/]" Practical Medical Treatment Aboard Your Recreational Vessel - 3 hours (4:30-7:30pm) $55. Kris and Annie will prepare you for onboard emergencies, recognizing emergencies, how to prevent emergencies, and taking care of the crew and passengers. Also, how to talk to the Coast Guard. Check out Annie's article, Don't Rock the Boat: Prevention and Treatment of Seasickness on a Recreational Vessel [https://waggonerguide.com/dont-rock-the-boat-prevention-and-treatment-of-seasickness-on-a-recreational-vessel/]. 20.30 Discover the North side of Vancouver, British Columbia. First stop, Coal Harbour, close to downtown Vancouver and Stanley Park. Then up Indian Arm and Point Moody and Deep Cove. From metropolitan city to remote wilderness, a striking contrast in a short distance of 11 miles. Before you leave, cruise Howe Sound and stop at Union Steamship on Bowen Island, once a dance hall for the Union Steamship ferry.

4:13 Make Vancouver, British Columbia, your next get-away destination when cruising the Pacific Northwest. This great city offers cruisers a variety of places to see and things to do. From history to City life, you will find it along the Fraser River. Stop in Steveston, home of many television shows, historical buildings and quaint shops. Wind your way up the river and stop in Ladner, New Westminster, and Fort Langley. For a large city, cosmopolitan cruise, you'll find it in False Creek. Great shops, delicious food, micro breweries, museums, and one of the Vancouver's hottest tourist spots - Granville Island [https://granvilleisland.com/] and their famous Public Market. 21:03 We come to you from Sarasota, Florida for the holiday break. Warm sun, fishing, and strolls on the beach. A nice break from the rainy Pacific Northwest. 22:02 Plan a cruise around the state of Florida. Charter a boat or bring your own and just follow the coastline. Make sure to stop at the Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina [https://www.holidayisle.com/] in Islamorada. Voted Top 15 Resorts, this Oasis in the Florida Keys is a must for boaters. Their newly renovated marina with eighteen transient slips and sixty-five slips total, awaits boaters for a visit to paradise. For a true Florida Key Resort visit, stop in the famous Tiki Bar [https://www.holidayisle.com/florida-keys-restaurants/holiday-isle-tiki-bar]. This fabulous marina provides you with fun activities, great food, best Sport Fishing, and place to relax.

Get away to Desolation Sound and the surrounding area. Desolation Sound offers a cruising area that is like no other. Mother Nature surrounds you with extraordinary beauty and stunning coves to anchor in. Explore other close-by destinations, usually within a day from Desolation Sound. A must-see destination for cruisers. Whether a seasoned sailor or new to boating, there is always something to learn, so let's talk about the resources and classes that Waggoner Seminars offers.