Leaving in the morning, touring a winery, having lunch there, then going back to the boat for a short nap, then going for a long walk and back to Saltspring Hotel for a wonderful and relaxing dinner. That was the kind of typical daily routine favoured by Klaus and Mary.

Having covered 1,500 nautical miles in just two months, we asked these dynamic grandparents what were some of the more personal aspects about the boat they particularly liked:

“Both Mary and I can run a boat, so the side by side helm seats mean that we can both be engaged in navigation, running and trimming. But most importantly in British Columbia you have a lot of log and other wood & debris in the water, and to have a second helm seat, with a second pair of eyes, is a great safety feature for BC cruising.

“You just can't get enough of days like that, and with an Axopar 37’s typical 30 mph cruising speed, in the Gulf islands you can be on any other surrounding island easily within less than an hour.”

 ”Our guests like the interior rear seats, which are raised a bit, and make you feel like you are riding in a limousine with fantastic views. Best guest seats we’ve ever had..!

”We don't have a lot of warm sunny days in BC, so to be able to close the doors, have it very quiet, with great visibility all around in a dry, warm interior is another terrific feature.

”Finally, when docking at a floating dock, there’s no jumping down onto the dock to take the lines - you can easily just step off and tie the boat up, simple as that.”