2026 Gulf Island Reports

[Howzer]

Stealth?

 

[BC Coast Pilot]

Had a chat with a guy on the boat who also met up with the CBSA and it looked like they were working together. I didn't grill him but sure sounded like it was government enforcement and everything, everything looked like it was ready to intercept, no downriggers or anything that looked personal.

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Nope, he has zero government affiliation with that vessel, other than he works in government acquisitions and thought it was cool to own a cop boat. Ive also spoken with him. Lives on Pender, I also see him around Vancouver in that craft commuting to Pender. As I work on the water I observe lots of stuff.Next time you see him, ask and you'll see. Additionally if it was Government of Canada it would show in the vessel registration query system, it does not.

 

[kaelc]

Nope, he has zero government affiliation with that vessel, other than he works in government acquisitions and thought it was cool to own a cop boat. Ive also spoken with him. Lives on Pender, I also see him around Vancouver in that craft commuting to Pender. As I work on the water I observe lots of stuff.Next time you see him, ask and you'll see. Additionally if it was Government of Canada it would show in the vessel registration query system, it does not.

Thanks. Weird, I asked a couple of questions and he was less than transparent. Reminds me of Portapique. Crazy to spend that kind of money, not just to buy it but to have it outfitted the way he has. I can't remember the registration numbers if they were recreation or commercial. Anyways back to reports!