Christopher Maier

In our first episode of Salty Dips, we sat down with Steve McBride to talk about the life that led him to the water. We heard the stories of resilience, the early days in Manitoba, and the grit required to move across the country. Now, we are diving into the professional side of the man in the coach boat - the Head Coach at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club, and a cornerstone of Pacific Northwest sailing. In this second installment, we shift our focus from the person to the process. We explore...

From the gusty lakes of Winnipeg to the elite Paralympic stage, Steve McBride has navigated the pivot point between the sea and the sky.

Southern Straits 2026 is almost here. We are ready for the 56th edition of this Easter classic. It is a race of endurance and skill. It is also a race of legendary frustrations. Every racer knows the story of Point Atkinson. You sail 100 miles only to stop dead. You see the lighthouse. You see the finish line. Then the wind vanishes. We call it the "Point Atkinson Drift." It is the moment the current takes hold. You watch your GPS as you move backward. The fleet bunches up. Hours of hard...