This past Saturday saw the 2nd annual Sooke Spirit Festival which was a resounding success. What started as a small event in a snowstorm last year, grew into a well organized and well attended family affair this year. I was driving the lead boat (the Coast Guard Auxiliary boat) in the sailpast, and managed toContinue reading “Sooke Spirit Festival was a Success – Sailpast Video”
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Fall Photo Walk Along The Sooke Harbour Boardwalk
As I watched the sun rising over the back fence and into my home office, I was reminded why I love this season so much. The crisp, cool air, a bright blue sky, and the golden hue of the morning sun on the colourful autumn leaves prompted me to bundle up and shoot a fewContinue reading “Fall Photo Walk Along The Sooke Harbour Boardwalk”
Close Encounter with Killer Whales (Orca) Outside Sooke Harbour [VIDEO]
What follows below is nothing short of spectacular. Jason from DiscoverSooke.com and Allan from West Coast Outdoor Adventure Rentals were enjoying some time in Allan’s rental Hobie inflatable kayaks on a rare perfectly calm day on the Strait of Juan de Fuca just outside Sooke Harbour. They launched out of Sooke Harbour Resort and MarinaContinue reading “Close Encounter with Killer Whales (Orca) Outside Sooke Harbour [VIDEO]”
Sooke Sushi Cruise on the ROLANO – July 25th
Looking for an interesting dining experience? Join local Sooke chef extraordinaire Kari Osselton and Captain Ralph for a 3-4 hour dinner cruise departing from Sooke on July 25, 2009 at 5:00. Step aboard ROLANO, an 80-foot long vessel which holds the distinction as the only floating B&B approved by Tourism British Columbia. Enjoy the sightsContinue reading “Sooke Sushi Cruise on the ROLANO – July 25th”
Derelict Tug Florence Fliburg Burns in Sooke Harbour [Video]
UPDATED – NEW VIDEO FROM COAST GUARD AUXILIARY Being a member of the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary here in Sooke, I seem to have the worst luck with missing the really interesting emergency calls. I was on the mainland for Christmas with family when the Florence Filburg broke loose from its mooring and ended upContinue reading “Derelict Tug Florence Fliburg Burns in Sooke Harbour [Video]”
Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina – Recreational Ownership Opportunities
Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina is a beautiful oceanside resort development located in the heart of Sooke, British Columbia. Sooke is a small seaside community on the southwest tip of Vancouver Island, about a 45-minute drive away from Victoria. The development was completed in 2006, and since then, 70% of the project has been sold.Continue reading “Sooke Harbour Resort and Marina – Recreational Ownership Opportunities”