Rubber Boot Diaries

Humans and killer whales are two of the only creatures that experience menopause in the natural world. Although scientists may hypothesize the reasons for this, it is not 100% understood. The rule in nature states that menopause should not occur because their is no perceived reason for a non-reproducing female to survive.

The “environment” is the very thing that Bluewater Adventures explores and promotes. We visit local communities who invite us into their traditional territories, their shops and their homes. So it comes as no surprise that we feel a certain responsibility to protect these environments.

Each season, our guestbooks on board the boats fill with accounts guests have left behind of beautiful words conjured by wild places. This is one of them.

There is nothing like the feeling of sailing – being pushed over the sea by wind alone. The experience varies from gently bubbling along in lake-like calm, to the exhilaration of larger winds that make the ship hum with excitement. Sailing is an opportunity for guests to become involved in the operation of the ship.

After a very welcomed break over the holidays, Crew and staff at Bluewater Adventures have hit the ground running! We are in full preparation mode for the Spring School program, finishing up winter maintenance for our vessels

Christmas came early for many British Columbians, and others abroad, when on December 18th the Provincial Government announced they would impose a full ban on hunting grizzly bears, province-wide.