Coast Life and Style

09/03/2026

It was such a pleasure to sail the lovely Dorothy from RVicYC to the Inner Harbour for the Victoria Classic Boat Festival.

We had lovely 8-12knots from the NE, Dorothy reached along beautifully at 5-6knots of boat speed.

Love for Dorothy ❤️ she is part of the Victoria Maritime Museum Fleet and cared for by a dedicated group of Volunteers.

09/01/2026

We just passed an interesting boat in Captain Passage.

from the website : The Canadian flagged, DNV classed Canpac Valour, is a specially designed multipurpose offshore supply vessel ideally suited for Offshore/Nearshore scientific work, Submarine Cable deployment and repair, Renewable Energy projects, Ocean Research, AUV, ROV deployments, advanced cluster Sonar data acquisition, Oil Spill Response, Salvage and Inspection, Repairs and Maintenance of underwater assets.

https://canpacmarine.com/canpac-valour

08/31/2026

Doing stuff with my favourite buddy.

08/29/2026

Thank you for the photo Kathy! The Cygnet VI marina dinghy sailing past the Swift.

08/28/2026

🫶 How fun that she will spend the week at RVic!

08/28/2026

Another dinghy to spin around the bay! The Mirror dinghy is sure fun to sail and fascinating to figure out how to rig. I have many questions to research now, like how on earth to rig the kite?

08/28/2026

Favourite 🫶 love for Dorothy

⚓️ Welcome to the Victoria Classic Boat Festival, SV Dorothy!

Built in Victoria, BC, by J.J. Robinson, Dorothy is a 30-foot gaff-rigged sloop designed by Linton Hope. Originally launched in 1897, she is recognized as the oldest Canadian sailboat still actively sailing. Her sleek lines and pristine condition belie her advanced years, following a comprehensive multi-year refit completed in 2024. Thanks to the dedicated support of our donors and volunteers, she is once again gliding through her home waters of the Salish Sea.

Today, Dorothy serves as the Maritime Museum of BC’s sailing ambassador, capturing the spirit and elegance of vintage sail. She is a frequent guest at regional regattas, opening days, maritime festivals, and youth sailing programs. By welcoming young sailors aboard a vessel built before their great-grandparents were born, we offer the next generation a hands-on connection to coastal maritime history.

Check out who else is joining the fleet on our Current Participants page: https://mmbc.bc.ca/classic-boat-festival/current-participants/

08/27/2026

The last few days have been a glorious assortment of classic boats in Pirates Cove 💛 I hope this becomes a regular stop as boats head south from summer cruising and onto the Classic boat shows.