The boat
Island Belle
A 2000 Chaparral 300 Signature with twin engines and a galley with a coffee maker, which matters more than you'd think. Her name comes from Deer Island and a family cottage on another island nearby.
The Crew
Hi, I'm Jonathan. This is my wife Tanya, our son Nicholas, and our dog Clancy, and together we're the crew of Island Belle.
Jonathan
Skipper, still learning
New to boating and learning as I go. I write most of what you read here, and I like fixing things on the boat myself.
Tanya
First mate
She found the boat that became Island Belle, and she took to boat life right from the start.
Nicholas
Crew, when he's aboard
Our son. He was with us for the dinner trip to Gagetown, which is still one of my favourite days on the boat.
Clancy
Ship's dog
Our golden retriever. He rides to shore in the tender like he owns the place.
Why Rising Tides?
The name comes from the saying that a rising tide lifts all boats. I had my grandfather in mind when I picked it.