Vancouver 27 Used Boat Review

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Ultima Thule, a Vancouver 27, sailing the Pacific Northwest. (Photo/ Bert Vermeer)

I was single handed on our Islander Bahama 30 on a spectacular fall afternoon, white caps dancing on the blue waters of Plumper Sound in the Canadian Gulf Islands, slowly gaining on a light blue sailboat on a converging course. I quickly identified the pretty boat as a Vancouver 27 and, as I am wont to do, I took a series of photographs of the beautiful scene. Through binoculars I caught the name, Ultima Thule, and called up the skipper on VHF. We cordially exchanged e-mails addresses and I promised to forward some of the photos I had taken. The moment soon passed and we sailed on to our individual destinations.

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Bert Vermeer
As a coastal cruiser (and occasional racer), Bert Vermeer has sailed the coast of British Columbia for more than 40 years. With his wife Carey and daughter Nicky (and eventually granddaughter Natasha) in tow, Bert has gained an appreciation for the fabulous cruising grounds of the Canadian west coast. Based on his experience as a hands-on boater, he established a marine-based business after completing his police career. He now maintains, renovates and upgrades sail and power boats for local and non-resident owners in the off-season.

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