Mark Lapiy

Dec 30, 2024 | bcmag.ca | Mark Lapiy

Chris Rubens is a renowned Canadian backcountry skier known in the ski community for heli-skiing remote regions worldwide. Recently, Chris surprised the ski world by transitioning from heli-skiing to sustainable farming, purchasing a plot of land in Revelstoke, BC. Chris’s shift began in 2016 after a trip to Greenland to film the documentary Guilt Trip.

Dec 3, 2024 | pacificyachting.com | Len Sherman |Mark Lapiy

25 years ago, Winston Bushnell (skipper), George Hone (first mate) and I (artist/writer) sailed the Northwest Passage aboard Dove III. Winston was a well-seasoned mariner, having sailed around the world during the ‘70s with his family aboard the small sailboat, Dove, which was rolled over off South Africa by a 60-foot wave. George was an experienced sailor. Although I was living on a 42-foot ketch Dreamer II, I was still a novice.

Nov 18, 2024 | pacificyachting.com | Mark Lapiy

When you think of boating, fine art isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. But when two fine art consultants decided to buy and refit a 1983 Bertram, the result was nothing short of a masterpiece. Tim Gudewill and Todd Towers, who own Vancouver-based Farmboy Fine Arts, come from completely different backgrounds.

Oct 8, 2024 | bcmag.ca | Mark Lapiy

British Columbia’s vibrant fall season is packed with unique festivals that offer something for everyone, from wine lovers to art enthusiasts and foodies. Whether you’re sipping world-class wine in the Okanagan, exploring the local art scene along the Sunshine Coast, or indulging in gourmet experiences in Whistler, these three fall festivals will blow you away. Okanagan Fall Wine FestivalLocation: PentictonDate: October 18 – 19 & 26 – 27, 2024.

Sep 24, 2024 | pacificyachting.com | Ann Davidson |Mark Lapiy

Some say a dog is a man’s best friend. The companionship, the adoration and the love from a dog is like no other. However, when your dog is a puppy, this friendship is often tested. This past summer, for reasons unfathomable, we took our six-month-old Golden Retriever puppy, Suki, with us on our first trip to Desolation Sound, an area we dreamed about visiting for years since we started sailing.