Excellent trip report -- I enjoyed it very much.
And what's this about an honest consultant?
The body of water is the Strait of Georgia, between the North American mainland, and Vancouver Island. Don't worry if you crash there -- I am part of a rescue team that is responsible for marine rescue in that area. We normally rescue in order of FF status.
I don't mind when "newbies" make mistakes, assuming they aren't grotesque. It's when the "experienced" crew mess up that bugs me. But it sounds like you at least got your meal.
regards,
Ken Hamer