We left Tofino and headed SE out Browning Passage and through Tsatee Narrows and then NE into Tofino Inlet. Our final destination was Kennedy Cove off of Cannery Bay. We had a tail wind and current with us and were doing just shy of 10 knots through the narrows! Kennedy Cove is an awesome anchorage. We are at the mouth of the Kennedy River and the water so warm and the most lovely shade of tropical green.
Continue REadingTOFINO, FOG and CRAB TRAPS
We enjoyed our stay in the Broken Island group, but one crew member was very happy to move on. Dezi was restricted to the boat for the majority of the last 2 ½ days. Technically dogs are not allowed in the Broken Island Marine park – but what about a dog on the boat in the park. The rules are not that specific so we snuck in and snuck out without getting caught! Whew… actually as we were crossing the channel out of the park we say the park warden zodiac heading in.. dodged that bullet eh!
Continue ReadingHummingbird welcome in Barkley Sound
We made it to Barkley Sound. The trip from Port Renfrew was like motoring in a washing machine. We had what sailors like to call “confused seas”! We had swell, wind and waves all coming at us from multiple directions. The best part was no seasickness at all! Captain told me if I could handle that kind of bumpy ride and still be able to go down below to make a sandwich that I should not have trouble with seasickness if we go offshore sailing.
Continue ReadingWhere is Cariba?! (They are going the WRONG way!!)
Well we finally have some access to WiFi (for at least today) and I am well overdue to update this blog. We have had fairly consistent cell coverage but managed to run out data before our month was up!… where did all those GB’s go!…I will have to be more careful with our June allowance of data!
Continue ReadingHow to provision for wine and update on Gulf Island travels!
We have been moving a bit slower since we left Newcastle Island. Montague Harbour on Galiano was our next stop and we stayed there for 5 nights over the long weekend. We were surprised at how few boats were out and how quiet the bay was given the holiday weekend. It may have been due to the weather forecast which wasn’t great… but in fact the weather was actually quite good.
Continue ReadingFamily visit and now headed south….but where is the wind?!
I am writing this from a choice spot in Montague Harbour, Galiano. We got here a day ahead of the long weekend hoping to score the stern tie spot in the NE corner of the bay.. and we did!! The weather isn’t supposed to be the best so it may not be as full in the anchorage but at least have the best spot to people and boat watch from!
Continue ReadingPrincess Louisa.. in a word – Awesome!
I have heard many a boating friend tell me that the views in Princess Louisa are extraordinary.. and I would have to agree but with one caveat…. You have to see this place in person! Before we came I looked at pictures from friends and on the internet, but none do this place justice. I have tried myself to capture it with my trusty Samsung and have a few photos to share with you here.
Continue ReadingThings that go bump in the night…
We left Spruce Harbour Marina to start our summer adventures after a leisurely morning of last minute preparations. The boat was stocked with enough food to last a month!… even though it would only be a couple of weeks before we would be in Comox and access to groceries. We will never starve the way I provision!
Continue ReadingA new cruising season about to begin
We have been busy with multiple boat projects before leaving the dock. We hope to get away in the next day or two for a fantastic spring and summer of sailing.
Our plans are still formulating but the goal is to circumnavigate Vancouver Island. We will be meeting up with our great friends from Tacoma – Jim & Dana on SV Beauty.
So stay tuned to this page… and patience with my “wordpress” learning curve as I try to edit, add pictures and still entertain you with my writing!
The view moving forward …..
Home and settling back into dock life
Well as many of you know, we are back in home port at Spruce Harbour. The last few weeks of our journey took a few unexpected turns – albeit fabulous ones! But the end result is we are home a bit sooner than originally planned. We had planned to be home around Sept 1 but … Continue reading “Home and settling back into dock life”
Well as many of you know, we are back in home port at Spruce Harbour. The last few weeks of our journey took a few unexpected turns – albeit fabulous ones! But the end result is we are home a bit sooner than originally planned. We had planned to be home around Sept 1 but we docked on August 26th
Our next grandchild was due on Sept 11th and the Admiral aka labour coach needed to be close by and on call for the big event. Little did we know that the “call” would come at 11:30 am August 19th while playing with grandchild number 1 on a beach in Comox!
Labor snuck up on my daughter 3 ½ weeks early. Thanks to a very helpful agent at Harbour Air, this resulted in a mad dash from Comox to Nanaimo to catch a float plane to Vancouver.. yes yet another float plane for the Admiral and no frequent flyer points either!! Brian treated the island highway like an Indy speedway and got me there with 5 mins to spare! The flight was followed by a quick cab ride to the marina to get the car to drive to White Rock. I jumped in and turned the key only to be greeted by the sound of silence.. and people I am not talking Paul Simon!! DEAD BATTERY! The air was a bit blue at that point but thanks to a kind fellow boater in the marina I soon had enough charge to get going. I managed to make it to the labour room by 4:30 pm with sand in my shoes still from the beach! Austen Kent Scott was born at 9:20pm that night and I wouldn’t have missed it for the world.
Of course during all this blissful baby cuddling, my Captain, Dezi and Cariba were cooling their heels in Comox. It was very smoky with crappy visibility and I wanted to be there to help bring the boat home. Another flight on a float plane and the next morning we set out for home.
The smoke had finally cleared and we were so looking forward to a nice sail home with predicted NW winds 15-20 knots according to Environment Canada… well they lied again! It started out with no wind and then SE 15+ knots! We had talked about if the NW had held and with a clear night and a full moon, we might have gone for an overnight passage home. Instead we anchored overnight in Water Bay on Thormanby Island and completed the journey home again the next day with the forecasted winds still MIA.
Since home we have been busy transitioning the boat to liveaboard dock style. We have made a list of chores we want to get done before the fall rains begins. We had an awesome summer and can’t wait to see what happens next summer. Until then.. it is boat projects, baby showers, catching up with family and friends.. and yes we did get to babysit Austen already!!
SV Cariba chillin dockside!
SV Cariba 