Along with several
of our associates, we are hard at work getting ready for the fishing
season. Last year's staff have already
contacted us to ensure that their jobs are secure for another season.
We are pleased to report that almost all of them are
returning. We have housekeepers Elyse, Tayler, Andrea & Celia
back on board. Guides Colm, Curtis, Duncan, Scott, & Matt will
all be returning. All our dock hosts Greggor, Michel & Jon are
also coming back as well. And, last but not least, Mike will be back in
the kitchen as head chef. There will be lots of familiar faces on the
dock, not to mention people who are knowledgeable on every aspect of
our complicated operation. John Salo, who has towed the lodge for 32
years, does maintenance work for us in the winter. He owns a
logging company on Malcolm Island & this is where our huge
floating logs that make up our floats are from as well as the dock
planking etc. This year John's biggest project is a new
& expanded mid section to our pier making more rooms for boats
& aircraft. The biggest upgrade is the new walk-in
freezer. Maintenance of course is constant & there are many
other jobs that are ongoing. We have hired a fresh water expert to
step-up & monitor our water system to ensure that our equipment
produces the best quality water possible. We are closely monitored by
the Vancouver Island Health Authority that tests the quality
of our water every year making sure it is of the highest standard.