Ahoy, Mate

Okangan Life charts a course for fresh-water adventures

In this issue we take a gulls-eye view of Okanagan Lake's quiet coves and lively ports and we peek behind the scenes at the designers and craftspeople who have made boat-building a major Valley industry. You'll meet a flotilla of intrepid sailors, join a yummy canoe party and learn just why pink is not a sissy drink. All this and more ...

Aces of the Water Craft
A landlocked valley far from high-population markets isn't the obvious choice for a thriving boat-building industry. But that's just what you'll find in the Okanagan. Here's why...

Gunkholers' Delight
It's the central feature of the Valley, yet most of us only dabble around the edges of Okanagan Lake. To really appreciate its sheltered coves and secret anchorages, walk-off-the -dock downtown ports sassy sail-up bars and haul-on-your-hikers trails from boat-only beaches, its ...you need to get on the water. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Destination Okanagan
Healthy exercise and a love of the grape don't have to be mutually exclusive. Winds and Rivers Escapes lets you paddle your way to a taste of the good life.

High Spirits
Our Baby Duck days are just a red-faced memory. Today's winemakers are producing stylish varietal rosés - perfect for summer sipping.

Who Among Us
A summer job that helps kids, adults and people with special needs has set sailing instructor Robin Taylor on course for the navy.

Rear View
Reflections of a shamelessly romantic lake lover.

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