I think that Jeff (aka Messing with boats) will be a good source of
information since he launched at Port Hardy as well and was cruising in a
boat of similar size and range. Very nice guy and we met up when he was in
Seattle, exchanged notes, plans and publication.

I'll send you his email by private message, just in case he's not following
this USNET group.

My earlier email just reminded me that I still have one of his Douglas
Guided (for San Juans to Queen Charlette, etc.)

Steve
s/v Good Intentions