Houseboating on the Shuswap…weekend.
by Nathan on Aug.10, 2009, under Beer + ed, travel
Headed out Thursday morning for a nice little weekend houseboat trip on the Shuswap. We used the Waterwaves houseboat company for our little trip on the lake, slept 14, and comes with a good size hot tub. Not totally pleased with the service aspect of the whole operation but the boat worked, the design and layout was pretty solid.
Apparently Waterwaves is one of the larger companies in Sicamous with the option to build your own boat if you have the money and ideas. After a weekend of houseboating I don’t know how they can even stay in business. The amount of shit you have to sign, rules, and bullshit that no one follows, would not be something I would invest in…Also sounded like this thing called the recession is hurting them a little as well.
Anywayz, fun weekend all together and everything seemed to work out. Good weather, good people and a lot of beer to drink. Now time to try and catch up on some sleep. Photos attached.
Getting on the ship around 7ish I think.
Heading out for the night.
Sunetting on our first night.
I ended up sleeping in my tent on the top of the boat. 7am
Same morning at about 8am
Afternoon drinks and hot tub
afternoon sun tanning...(not my feet )
Forest Fire Sunset
Morning after a solid party night.
Sitting on the front of the boat
Floating store...
Nother sunset pic.
Drive home just outside of Kamloops
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August 11th, 2009 on 5:57 am
Great pics Nate! I used to work for Waterway houseboats, and my family actually docks our houseboat in their marina, and I’ve heard much of the same from others about it going downhill. They used to be the best on the lake by far, and it saddens me that they’ve not kept it up!
Hope your trip was super duper!
August 11th, 2009 on 5:31 pm
nice-so i should have talked to you about getting a rental. I used Bluewater in the passed, but their boats are pretty low end.
August 12th, 2009 on 11:36 am
Ha, ya maybe!
I still think Waterways is the best rental company on the Shuswap, but hopefully they pick it up next season.
Maybe check out Twin Anchors. They were usually our biggest competition and are one of the few reputable renters left on the lake.
August 20th, 2009 on 8:48 pm
Looks like a good time – houseboats are the best way to vacation.