The Fog of Chartplotter Complacency

This Juan de Fuca cruise was going exactly to plan—up until the fog and a frozen chartplotter hid a close call.

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Bert Vermeer
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The author confidently navigating in the fog, unbeknownst to him via a frozen chartplotter. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

Cruising the remote west coast of Vancouver Island is the dream of many Pacific Northwest sailors. The journey includes the 80-mile passage from Race Rocks near Victoria, British Columbia to Cape Beale, the entrance to magical Barkley Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island. With a myriad of isolated islands and anchorages, Barkley Sound is a mecca for those adventurous enough to challenge these waters.

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Bert Vermeer
As a coastal cruise (and occasional racer & ocean crosser), Bert Vermeer has sailed the coast of British Columbia for over 40 years. With his wife Carey & daughter Nicky (and eventually granddaughter Natasha) in tow, Bert has gained an appreciation for the fabulous cruising grounds of the Canadian west coast. Based on his experience as a hands-on boater, he established a marine based business after completing his police career. Bert stays busy during the winter months dabbling in You Tube sailing videos and writing tales of summer adventures, awaiting blue skies and warm winds.

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