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!

 

[Case of the Mondays]

I've seen that boat before. It's moored at Poets Cove in a slip right next to the Customs dock. Not sure who runs it, but looked private. Nice looking ride tho.

 

[CiscoCat]

Awesome Boat. Definitely bragging rights to have a challenger over a regular conquest. any BW government issue then Setup for personal use is cool. I wouldn’t be surprised if there has never been a fish on the deck of that boat. Majority of gulf islanders who commute just want to get to the cabin at any cost and dont care about fishing. Those who can have rigs that that. I only started fishing when I got my commuter conquest. We figured now that we have it, better learn how to fish. Thats been a fun journey.

Hopefully I can contribute to the reports soon. Work has me still tied to the dock. Need to get out soon!!!