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Post by Kahloke on Aug 13, 2014 11:15:22 GMT -8
A couple pics of Malibu Princess docked at her private dock around the corner from Backeddy Marina, just north of Egmont:
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Post by sounder on Aug 13, 2014 15:12:59 GMT -8
A couple pics of Malibu Princess docked at her private dock around the corner from Backeddy Marina, just north of Egmont: I remember riding this boat to a Young Life camp known as Malibu in 1989. I think the boat to the left is the Papoose?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 10, 2014 13:34:14 GMT -8
ISLAND QUEEN, on of the Protection Island ferries. - also one of Queen of Surrey (I) lifeboats. Seen by me on November 8, 2014 at Nanaimo. The video:
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Post by Scott on Jun 20, 2015 12:35:12 GMT -8
nanaimoharbourferry.com/Flugel posted a photo of a notice on Facebook. Seems like the ferry to Newcastle Island has been shut down due to Nanaimo Harbour Ferry not being able to come to an agreement with the Snuneymuxw First Nations over providing the ferry service. Does anyone know what the dispute is over? The timing of this seems to suggest maybe one party is maybe waiting for the other to "blink" as it's the start of the busy summer season. I had not realized the extent of the First Nations role in the park. There isn't really anything on the BC Parks website that would indicate their involvement in the management of the park. The park does have it's own website (http://www.newcastleisland.ca/), and this has more information on the history of the First Nations and the park which is part of their "traditional territory". But nothing on there yet about the ferry being cancelled! Does anyone have any insight on the role the Snuneymuxw First Nation plays in managing the park and access to it? Hopefully the differences are settled soon. - John H
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 20, 2015 12:46:45 GMT -8
Hopefully the differences are settled soon. I have no insight on the nature of the dispute, which was news to me when I saw the notice at the ferry dock this morning. The First Nation is a partner in managing the park. Or maybe it's more than that, with them taking the lead on most planning issues and on operations. Certainly, the SFN (Snuneymuxv First Nation) have had a strong visible summer presence in the park for the past several years, in hospitality. My opinion is that the SFN needs Nanaimo Harbour Ferry more than Nanaimo Harbour Ferry needs the SFN (and Newcastle).
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 21, 2015 13:01:11 GMT -8
re Newcastle Island ferry service
The First Nation is having the Protection Island ferry service do the Newcastle runs on a temporary basis.
Two things to note: - 1) Protection Island ferry already does this service to Newcastle on an on-request basis in the off-season. Scott has done this, and so has Wett Coast.
- 2) Protection Island ferries include some of the old lifeboats from Queen of Surrey I.
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Post by northwesterner on Jun 21, 2015 16:00:59 GMT -8
re Newcastle Island ferry service The First Nation is having the Protection Island ferry service do the Newcastle runs on a temporary basis. Two things to note: - 1) Protection Island ferry already does this service to Newcastle on an on-request basis in the off-season. Scott has done this, and so has Wett Coast. - 2) Protection Island ferries include some of the old lifeboats from Queen of Surrey I. Whatever happened to the old wanna-be paddle wheelers?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 21, 2015 16:26:31 GMT -8
Whatever happened to the old wanna-be paddle wheelers? I'm not sure what boats you are referring to, but the Newcastle Island ferry boats need to be small ones that can operate from a standard marina float. Average load is only 10 people or so.
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Post by northwesterner on Jun 21, 2015 19:23:42 GMT -8
Whatever happened to the old wanna-be paddle wheelers? I'm not sure what boats you are referring to, but the Newcastle Island ferry boats need to be small ones that can operate from a standard marina float. Average load is only 10 people or so. Tiny thumbnail image found from a one minute google search (best I could find) at the bottom of this unrelated website: www.gillcampbell.com/planning.html
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 21, 2015 19:28:56 GMT -8
I'm not sure what boats you are referring to, but the Newcastle Island ferry boats need to be small ones that can operate from a standard marina float. Average load is only 10 people or so. Tiny thumbnail image found from a one minute google search (best I could find) at the bottom of this unrelated website: www.gillcampbell.com/planning.htmlOh, I've never seen that or heard of that before. Thanks for enlightening me to something I missed, likely 10 years ago or more.
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Post by northwesterner on Jun 21, 2015 20:08:30 GMT -8
Oh, I've never seen that or heard of that before. Thanks for enlightening me to something I missed, likely 10 years ago or more. I'm pretty sure I haven't been to Nanaimo since about 1999, so, yeah, 10 years ago or more.
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Post by Scott on Jun 21, 2015 21:42:07 GMT -8
Earlier in this thread, Flugel, you mentioned that these two companies (Protection Island Ferry and Nanaimo Harbour Ferry) are "sometimes feuding". Is this the sort of thing that pops up in the local newspaper? I guess this might be another chapter in that story... - John H
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 7, 2015 19:03:50 GMT -8
The summer foot-ferry to Sidney Island, part of Gulf Islands National Park. - the ferry is operated by Alpine, the garbage-collection company. The ferry berths overnight in the Port of Sidney marina. alpine by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Neil on Aug 11, 2015 21:05:06 GMT -8
Bowen Island continues to tempt operators noting the large number of foot passengers getting on the Queen of Capilano every day... particularly, I suppose, since Bowen has a fair number of wealthier residents who work in town.
The latest venture is from Cormorant Marine, who have for many years run a late night connection from Horseshoe Bay, Fridays and Saturdays. They're trying HSB departures at 4:30 and 5:30, using the 43', 38 passenger Apodaca, meeting a bus run by an island resident that started during the 'Cap's refit. I imagine they have corresponding runs from Bowen in the mornings. The captain told me the numbers are encouraging, but still not great given the potential market.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 25, 2015 7:23:58 GMT -8
Some views of Victoria Harbour Ferry craft, in Victoria on September 24, 2015. The company's boats have two different liveries: - the green & black are the tour boats, doing 45-minute tours for $25 fare - the yellow checker-pattern are the taxis, doing hops from point to point. We took a taxi hop, from Empress waterfront to Fisherman's wharf. Cost was $5. Our ride . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr After dropping us off at Fishermans Wharf . by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr Main street in the Fishermans Wharf neighbourhood DSC02134 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 8, 2015 6:33:23 GMT -8
Pickle boats are cute. Here's Victoria Harbour Ferries, seen in late September 2015
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 16:22:35 GMT -8
A new company plans to launch a passenger ferry service as early as next week - and they will start off with three days of free sailings. Given public perceptions about the safety of travel in small boats across Howe Sound, and general reliability of the service, I don't see this one lasting.* As it is there are two informal 12-pax water taxis which leave HSB at 17:15, and arrive at the Langdale dock at 17:45, and BCF has been trying to stop this. They (water taxis) pay no fees for use of the dock in Langdale, but that dock is supposed to be public. Commuters on that run pay $17 per trip. *Given the fares they offer, ($15 return, $10 to Bowen) I'll give these guys a chance. They won't provide morning service, which makes sense, since route 3 is free for the trip to Vancouver. However, those evening "deadhead" sailings back to HSB will certainly be money-losers. I'm surprised they aren't just starting with one sailing a day. Perhaps there has been demand beyond that 17:15 sailing. Here's the Coast Reporter article: www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/passenger-ferry-slated-for-gibsons-1.2155874
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Post by Neil on Jan 21, 2016 17:15:12 GMT -8
A new company plans to launch a passenger ferry service as early as next week - and they will start off with three days of free sailings. Given public perceptions about the safety of travel in small boats across Howe Sound, and general reliability of the service, I don't see this one lasting.* As it is there are two informal 12-pax water taxis which leave HSB at 17:15, and arrive at the Langdale dock at 17:45, and BCF has been trying to stop this. They (water taxis) pay no fees for use of the dock in Langdale, but that dock is supposed to be public. Commuters on that run pay $17 per trip. *Given the fares they offer, ($15 return, $10 to Bowen) I'll give these guys a chance. They won't provide morning service, which makes sense, since route 3 is free for the trip to Vancouver. However, those evening "deadhead" sailings back to HSB will certainly be money-losers. I'm surprised they aren't just starting with one sailing a day. Perhaps there has been demand beyond that 17:15 sailing. Here's the Coast Reporter article: www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/passenger-ferry-slated-for-gibsons-1.2155874The story you linked to doesn't seem to agree with your post; it refers to a 46 pax vessel, not twelve, it runs from Gibsons, not Langdale, and BC Ferries is in fact in support of it. Am I misconstruing something?
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Post by perseverance on Jan 21, 2016 22:00:31 GMT -8
The new company in fact is not new to the marine transportation Industry. The vessel is owned by Ihab Shaker of the former Coastal Link Ferries. I guess he must have kissed and made up with The Gibsons Port Authority. Probably why they not mentioning his name anywhere.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 21, 2016 22:05:14 GMT -8
The new company in fact is not new to the marine transportation Industry. The vessel is owned by Ihab Shaker of the former Coastal Link Ferries. I guess he must have kissed and made up with The Gibsons Port Authority. Probably why they not mentioning his name anywhere. Oh my, then this will be fun to watch. ps: my favourite item on their website is Horse Shoe Bay.
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Post by Neil on Jan 21, 2016 22:24:13 GMT -8
The new company in fact is not new to the marine transportation Industry. The vessel is owned by Ihab Shaker of the former Coastal Link Ferries. I guess he must have kissed and made up with The Gibsons Port Authority. Probably why they not mentioning his name anywhere. Omigawd. I guess that explains the name Coastal Clipper on the pictured boat.
I suppose I have to agree with Mr Horn. There are interesting times ahead, although I fear that the related Chinese proverb will figure in this.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2016 22:56:12 GMT -8
The new company in fact is not new to the marine transportation Industry. The vessel is owned by Ihab Shaker of the former Coastal Link Ferries. I guess he must have kissed and made up with The Gibsons Port Authority. Probably why they not mentioning his name anywhere. Thanks for letting me know. I had a bit of skepticism, but I really fell for this one. The short notice was really fishy. I thought this was one of the water taxi operators based in HSB (or a new guy). Neil: the 12 pax water taxis are done by a group of Langdale commuters, separate of this new thing. The skippers don't leave unless they're near full, and sometimes two boats are required. Many people bring their bikes. To sign up you have to walk down to the dock when the boat is there or be "in the know." Sure it's $17, but it's much nicer than being on a big ferry in the height of summer, getting to Langdale 45 min ahead (when the ferry is 17:50), and having the assurance that they are on time.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 23, 2016 13:10:12 GMT -8
Photos have been posted of the interior of the "Coastal Clipper," at pacificferries.ca. The boat appears to be based in False Creek. The Sunshine Coast run simply isn't profitable without Gov't subsidy. As my dad would say, "seems like another way to lose money."
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Post by perseverance on Jan 27, 2016 17:30:46 GMT -8
So after the anticipation and having a lady hand me a schedule while walking in the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (classy) the Coastal Clipper failed to show up on Bowen tonight. Upon phoning them to see if they were coming the confused lady informed us standing on the dock that Pacific Ferries was now unsure if they were even going to service Bowen Island and they were having issues with gaining permission to use the government dock. Too bad they couldn't take the time to post that information on the website or announce a service before they even gained permission to use the dock.......Do these antics not seem familiar to Ihab Shakers previous endeavors? We all got on the ferry......
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Post by Neil on Jan 27, 2016 18:33:55 GMT -8
So after the anticipation and having a lady hand me a schedule while walking in the Horseshoe Bay Ferry Terminal (classy) the Coastal Clipper failed to show up on Bowen tonight. Upon phoning them to see if they were coming the confused lady informed us standing on the dock that Pacific Ferries was now unsure if they were even going to service Bowen Island and they were having issues with gaining permission to use the government dock. Too bad they couldn't take the time to post that information on the website or announce a service before they even gained permission to use the dock.......Do these antics not seem familiar to Ihab Shakers previous endeavors? We all got on the ferry...... I'm somewhat amazed that Shaker has managed to procure another vessel and get back into the business, but I'm not the slightest bit amazed that he seems to be operating just like last time.
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