Achiever, our research vessel
Our dedicated research vessel, Achiever, is a key part of the Raincoast team.
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All about Achiever
Our dedicated research vessel, Achiever, is a Transport Canada certified 68 ft. steel hulled sloop that operates seven months a year on the BC coast. Achiever is... -
Achiever and Hakai Institute meet Pacific White Sided Dolphins
While out with Hakai Institute on an oceanographic trip Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever meets up with a group of Pacific White Sided Dolphins. These incredibly active dolphins... -
Winter maintenance aboard Achiever
Winter maintenance aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever continues with engine work on the 6 cylinder John Deere that propels the vessel all across the B.C. coast. -
Mushroom ID
Having fun with fungi. Mushroom ID while at sea with Raincoast Conservation and the Salish Sea Emerging Stewards.…
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Achiever at the Heiltsuk Koeye camp with QQS Projects
This week Achiever is at the Heiltsuk Koeye camp with @qqsprojects helping campers... -
Would you like to join us here this fall? Competition coming soon.
Would you like to join us here this fall?
Competition coming soon. Watch this space.
Photo by @AprilBencze.…
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At the shipyard
2018 shipyard aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel “Achiever” is complete! With coats of primer and paint applied, a few new ball valves, a shinned up prop and few other upgrades, Achiever is back in the water. A big thanks to …
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Exercise Salish Sea
The Gulf Islands were abuzz today as #BCEX17 day one of two were taking place. The exercise is the largest in Canadian Coast Guard history. The Achiever was not invited to participate……
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Reaching 10,000 hours
10,000 hours and going strong! Raincoast Conservation Research vessel Achiever hitting a milestone this fall from her tireless efforts of conservation science, youth engagement, media, and funder trips. Seems fitting to hit the milestone during a stormy fall day.…
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Nick Sinclair, skipper of our research vessel Achiever
We are grateful for many things, not least a fantastic staff. Pictured here is Nick Sinclair, skipper... -
Achiever through the rain
Raincoast Conservation Research vessel Achiever at anchor in the Great Bear. Over 130ml of rain fell over night causing multiple landslide all throughout the inside passage. Floating logs and debris were abundant and considered a hazard to navigation. Thanks to …
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Amongst the grizzly bears
Sailing amongst Grizzly bears aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever the province vows that this is the last fall hunt for these beautiful creatures. A settling feeling while anticipating to see this sow raise more cubs in the years to …
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Rolling around in a stiff breeze
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever sailing with a good westerly under genoa. Headed south after a voyage to the central coast hoping the fall brings some beautiful weather as well.…
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Awaiting the Great Bear Rainforest
Calm misty morning at a favourite spot in the central coast. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever awaiting at anchor before getting underway to explore the Great Bear.…
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Hawk sighting
Osprey departs from its perch to search for food. While taking a break from the rolling seas aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever we watched this beautiful hawk soaring on steady wing beats searching the small bay for fish.…
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Sailing at Cape Caution
My happy place. Sailing north around Cape Caution aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever beautiful sunny skies and a nice westerly made for some good sailing.…
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Sailing partners
Curious onlookers slicing through the water on Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever.…
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Visit from a Pacific White-sided Dolphin
Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever tender Little Red getting some bow riding action from a Pacific White-sided Dolphin. We had a large spread out group of these animals coming and going for over an hour. These extremely acrobatic cetaceans shared …
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Exploring with Little Red
Exploring with Little Red, Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever small tender, we head up a river to see what’s around the bend. Venturing past tidal influence the smells and sights blend salt and sea with land and trees. It’s all …
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Achiever in the light
Morning light shinning down on Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever at anchor. The long summer days mean early starts to catch the light, and the wildlife…
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Evening estuary visitors
An evening visit into the estuary this beauty was happy the river was between us. Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever has been exploring the Great Bear this spring to find these wonderful creatures.…
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Follow the porpoise
Dall’s porpoise leading Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever down one of BC’s many coastal fjords. These extremely fast and erratic swimmers are endemic to the cooler waters of the North Pacific. This group stayed with the boat for close to …
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Spring melt
Slicing through the Great Bear aboard Raincoast Conservation research vessel Achiever the spring melt is showing. It has been wonderful to see snow capped peaks this year swelling creeks and rivers of the central coast.…
