Gulf Islands - A Boater's Guidebook

Gulf Islands: A Boater’s Guidebook, was  created for the adventurer, the mariner or charterer who wants to get  the ultimate experience out of their Canadian cruise and to do it  confidently. This guide covers British Columbia's coastal waters, from  southeast Vancouver Island (Victoria to Naniamo) and all of the Gulf  Islands.

Today's readers crave more than just the sailing directions, and Gulf Islands provides its readers with the whole experience, from navigating to  shore-side exploring. Full page, GPS accurate charts for each harbor and  anchorage utilize the latest Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)  soundings, digitial elevation models and on site surveys. These modern  detailed charts take the place of yesteryear's  sketch charts. Readers will also find comprehensive marina maps, accurate  waypoints,  fuel dock locations, recommended anchoring spots, strong current areas,  and more. Multiple detailed itineraries suggest the best spots to visit,  whether you're on a week long charter or  setting off for a summer long  adventure. 

Not just a boating guide, this book  also provides everything  you need to know when you're off the boat and exploring the islands.  History, hiking and biking trails, shore access points, dive sites, pubs  and restaurants, museums, farmer's markets, outdoor music concerts,  Marine Parks and National Preserves, off-leash dog parks, playgrounds  are included.
Focusing on accuracy instead of advertising, the countless pages  typically reserved for ads are instead devoted to full color,  awe-inspiring  photographs,  aerial photos, charts and maps.  Value  added spiral binding allows books to lay flat without the need of  cumbersome winch handles or coffee mugs to weigh down the pages. 

Equal parts cruising guide and coffee table book, this guide is  not only a valuable  aid to mariners, but also a fantastic way to  dream, plan your upcoming adventure, or relive  idyllic days in the  Canada's Gulf Islands.