Russell Markel

We are celebrating our fifth anniversary in 2017! And we’re doing so by unveiling a brand new logo and website that were conceptualized and designed

On July 16, 1974, Brian Walker launched the 70′ wooden staysail schooner “Passing Cloud” from his small shipyard in Portage Inlet, Victoria, BC. But this

It’s no secret: our talented crew and wonderful guests experience extraordinary and unforgettable moments out here on the Passing Cloud each and every day,whether it’s catching a

With our 2014 season well underway, we are already gearing up for more adventures along the B.C. Coast in 2015. We have 19 sailings confirmed

Did you know the best time to visit Pacific Rim is in April and early May? Lush temperate rainforests and an unspoiled rugged coastline characterize

Humpback Whale Photo Credit: Peter Schultz, 2013 Haida Gwaii Guest 3 Reasons to Explore Haida Gwaii Now Learning the Ropes about Canada’s “Galapagos of the

I was recently asked: “Why, after completing a PhD and Postdoctoral Fellowship in marine ecosystem science in the Department of Zoology, Institute for Resources, Environment

Built in 1972 in Victoria, BC, our schooner, Passing Cloud, has a rich history on the BC coast where she is renowned for her elegant