Hello friend, greetings from Costa Rica. It was very funny how I found your channel. I started to think about what I would like to do in life and I thought about being a "lighthouse keeper". Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Thanks for the compliment. It is appreciated. This station is pretty small compared to some of the others so the level or work is not as grandiose. We are also right in the middle of the runs to all the other stations so much of the times supplied are easier for us to get as it gets dropped off when choppers are on their way to other stations. We are pretty lucky that way.
Because our station is right in the middle of Port Hardy and Prince Rupert, we are a way-point for CCG Helicopters much of the time. The barrels have Helicopter Fuel in them so that they can fill up and continue doing what they need to do or if they are short on fuel due to bad weather consuming more fuel than anticipated. Glad you enjoyed the tour.
We actually don't see a lot of waves here, it is a pretty calm channel. The sounds of the whales and the sea lions breathing are louder than the waves here. We actually don't have a station boat any longer. The boats were all removed by the Coast Guard several years ago. The boat we currently have on station is Howard's personal boat.
My father and me had a 65 foot tug that we took to alaska in early spring to haul logging equipment for the lumber mill in wrangle. I have been up the inside passage and back 4 times and boat bluff is stuck in my memory. It looks like a painting.
Gorgeous location, must be a dream come true to get paid to be there. Is there still a large demand for keepers these days and reasonable ability to move into a permanent location? I remember reading about them having difficulties recruiting. Also how far can you stray from the tower, are you able to enjoy the woods and water and go for a hike or a boat ride once your daily duties are complete?
There is still a demand for keepers, both relief and permanent. It does take a while to get it all together but with some patience it can work out. We have the ability to go around, no problem. With a boat you can go into the town which is about 5 miles away and you can hike the island all you want. Just need to be careful as the further you get from the station, there is no cell service.
What is the room under the engine room? Is it another cistern? It looks like there is a doorway just off the water... Maybe it is just built up on stilts (i.e. a foundation for the engine room) but it looks a lot like a room with a doorway... It doesn't look anything like the stilts under the boathouse, so I'm leaning to another cistern...
It is just hollow under the engine room. There is a lot of drainage that is needed on that side of the station and it all gets directed to a point that goes under one corner of the engine room and then out this opening.
Thank you for sharing! Are you more of a weather reporting station than “aid to navigation” now? I used google maps to find where Boat Bluff is located...you are remote!
The stations are primarily automated for the actual light but we are still responsible for maintaining and ensuring the light remains on. All of the stations do report the weather as well, as they have for 100 plus years. You could say we are a combination of both. We do get calls from float plane companies and helicopter companies who are looking to find out what the weather is like in our area. We are pretty far from most places, and right in the middle of the wild BC coast. I can't imagine a better place to be especially during these difficult covid times. No need to worry about a neighbor getting me sick!
They are currently. Earlier this year the batteries here just stopped taking a charge. We had new batteries delivered and installed a few weeks ago and now we are just waiting for the electrician to come in and check all the solar and charging systems to get us back to running off the batteries. With the Solar and batteries the generators only come on once a day or every other day just to top off the charge on the batteries.
Just popped in to watch this again!winter on Boat Bluff bestest views ever.Stay warm
it is reallly amazing when it is sunny out! the view is spectacular.
Hello friend, greetings from Costa Rica. It was very funny how I found your channel. I started to think about what I would like to do in life and I thought about being a "lighthouse keeper". Thanks for sharing your videos with us.
Glad you enjoyed it.
Once again , fantastic presentation visually and verbally of your new station.
Thank you. Glad you liked the tour.
Looks wonderful. you guys keep the place so well maintained and tidy.
Thanks for the compliment. It is appreciated. This station is pretty small compared to some of the others so the level or work is not as grandiose. We are also right in the middle of the runs to all the other stations so much of the times supplied are easier for us to get as it gets dropped off when choppers are on their way to other stations. We are pretty lucky that way.
That is absolutely gorgeous! I envy you :P
it is an amazing place to be, that is for certain.
Awesome!
Thanks!
What are the barrels at the helicopter pad for?
Great to see a station tour!
Because our station is right in the middle of Port Hardy and Prince Rupert, we are a way-point for CCG Helicopters much of the time. The barrels have Helicopter Fuel in them so that they can fill up and continue doing what they need to do or if they are short on fuel due to bad weather consuming more fuel than anticipated.
Glad you enjoyed the tour.
Awesome. im from Sri Lanka.
Greetings from Canada!
Nice one!
I would´ve appreciated more sounds of the waves though. Also, could you make a little tour of Boat Bluff and one about the stations boat?
We actually don't see a lot of waves here, it is a pretty calm channel. The sounds of the whales and the sea lions breathing are louder than the waves here.
We actually don't have a station boat any longer. The boats were all removed by the Coast Guard several years ago. The boat we currently have on station is Howard's personal boat.
My father and me had a 65 foot tug that we took to alaska in early spring to haul logging equipment for the lumber mill in wrangle. I have been up the inside passage and back 4 times and boat bluff is stuck in my memory. It looks like a painting.
Thank you so much for saying.
Hello Spence. Hope you are doing well.
very good, thanks for asking.
Great tour what's the song called
The song is called Oceans, Rivers,Canyons by Elphant, and it is part of the TH-cam Library.
Gorgeous location, must be a dream come true to get paid to be there.
Is there still a large demand for keepers these days and reasonable ability to move into a permanent location? I remember reading about them having difficulties recruiting.
Also how far can you stray from the tower, are you able to enjoy the woods and water and go for a hike or a boat ride once your daily duties are complete?
There is still a demand for keepers, both relief and permanent. It does take a while to get it all together but with some patience it can work out.
We have the ability to go around, no problem. With a boat you can go into the town which is about 5 miles away and you can hike the island all you want. Just need to be careful as the further you get from the station, there is no cell service.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper Thank you for answering my questions and for putting together these videos. It's nice to get an inside look at the profession.
@@firebos7 no problem.
I used to live there...wish I still did...heavy sigh
Honest, I can't even imagine leaving. Been here 3 years now and I don't intent on leaving for a long long time.
What is the room under the engine room? Is it another cistern? It looks like there is a doorway just off the water... Maybe it is just built up on stilts (i.e. a foundation for the engine room) but it looks a lot like a room with a doorway... It doesn't look anything like the stilts under the boathouse, so I'm leaning to another cistern...
It is just hollow under the engine room. There is a lot of drainage that is needed on that side of the station and it all gets directed to a point that goes under one corner of the engine room and then out this opening.
Thank you for sharing! Are you more of a weather reporting station than “aid to navigation” now? I used google maps to find where Boat Bluff is located...you are remote!
The stations are primarily automated for the actual light but we are still responsible for maintaining and ensuring the light remains on. All of the stations do report the weather as well, as they have for 100 plus years. You could say we are a combination of both. We do get calls from float plane companies and helicopter companies who are looking to find out what the weather is like in our area.
We are pretty far from most places, and right in the middle of the wild BC coast. I can't imagine a better place to be especially during these difficult covid times. No need to worry about a neighbor getting me sick!
Are the diesel generators on the whole time?
They are currently. Earlier this year the batteries here just stopped taking a charge. We had new batteries delivered and installed a few weeks ago and now we are just waiting for the electrician to come in and check all the solar and charging systems to get us back to running off the batteries. With the Solar and batteries the generators only come on once a day or every other day just to top off the charge on the batteries.
@@BCLighthouseKeeper ok got it
Need a relief keeper?
M
I think you will like my coming up 3 part series called "So you want to become a Lighthouse Keeper?"
@@BCLighthouseKeeper Yes, very much so. Looking forward to it! M