FQCN20 CWVR 152256 MARINE WEATHER STATEMENT FOR THE PACIFIC WATERS ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA AT 3:56 P.M. PDT WEDNESDAY 15 APRIL 2026. A strengthening ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Ocean is giving northwesterly gales to southern Explorer and West Coast Vancouver Island South. Winds will ease below gale force this evening. Winds will continue to ease on Thursday as the ridge slowly moves to lie over the offshore waters Thursday afternoon. END/