Tahsis

The small fishing village of Tahsis is situated on the west coast of Vancouver Island and is at the heart of Nootka Sound.  Settled in a valley among the mountains the scenery is stunning.  Some of the best ecotourisn in British Columbia and pleanty of outdoor activities but we were there to catch salmon. We [...]

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The Tyee Pool

I had long nurtured the dream of fishing for the Pacific salmon whilst in a rowing boat.  Not something from the stories of Hemingway or Venables,  but a more modest venture.  I have a sit-on kayak which does work nicely in many situations, but I had my mind set on something a little different. Boats [...]

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The Sea.

As the clouds dash across the sky the water colour changes with  an accentuation of it’s moods.  It’s only water you may say, but there is power, as this huge body moves under the influence of tide and wind.   You can always sit and watch the water at any point on the coast of [...]

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Hovercraft

Note And Photos From :- Kelowna Trout Angler. Hovercraft. Who can forget the Hovercraft.  There were great hopes for these giants and many believed they were to be the saviour in many marsh type environments. The invention by Cockerwill was a triumph in British technology.  I remember making small versions with biscuit tins and hair [...]

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Cold Cruise

I am always amazed at the way these cruise ships sit on the water.  I understand the theory of bouyancy and what’s going on, but if you take out the Physics, then you must feel a sense of amazement.  It looks like a reverse of the iceberg principle with more of the ship above the [...]

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Blue Anchor

Note And photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. Blue Anchor. We travelled  from Watchet, Devon, England  and came across this bay. A great place to play beach cricket or football. The sands seemed to stretch for miles. People were walking the beach, but the wind from the sea had a "bite". Posts in the foreground were [...]

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Sea Spray

Note And Photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. Sea Spray. This is England. For me it captures everything about the seaside. There are the waves crashing at the breakwater , the "beach huts" in the distance and the "tourists" sitting on the stone steps. Perhaps they are dreaming of warmer places. Maybe they are just absorbing [...]

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The Misty Sea Front

Note And Photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. The Misty Sea Front At Sidmouth. When I lived in the UK this was often the scene which greeted me on a trip to the sea. It never seemed to matter as the promenade was the place to walk. Well wrapped in the appropriate clothing what did the [...]

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The Ancient Mariner

Note And Photo From:- Kelowna Trout Angler. The Ancient Mariner. ( Samuel Taylor Coleridge ) Whilst on a trip to England I came across this rather forlorn figure on the harbour at Watchet. I know it’s only a statue but, somehow, it still conveys that message of care to natural things which we should all [...]

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St Leonards Seafront

Note And Photo from:- Kelowna Trout Angler. St Leonards On Sea. We arrived in April and went along the coast on a warm, sunny day. It seems hard to believe that the following weeks would see floods in some parts of the UK. Sitting at Pasta Pasta on the sea front we were able to [...]

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