Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened. Just saw that on a sticker the other day at it stuck. Yes it is sad that this remarkable year is coming to close, and like anything good we wish it could go on forever. However something about the clear start and end points of, Read More
The forecast was not calling for it, but there it was! After saying goodbye to Grammy and Papa we poked our nose out and found a strong southerly that could carry us tight hauled across the Straight so away we went! We landed in Hammond Bay for the night and ducked over to Gabriola, Read More
We never go to the ultra popular Smugglers Cove, because usually it is packed with boats. So we decided to check it out at the end of September and were pleasantly surprised. The anchorage (when empty) is spectacular and there are excellent hiking trails ashore from the point to the parking lot, passing and, Read More
Not surprisingly, the prop is misaligned in the engine. So we can do about 1200 rpm OR 2600 rpm or we have some pretty nasty vibrations. At 2600 rpm we will burn through all our fuel in blink of an eye, so 1200 rpm it is. We have essentially become a sailing ship. No, Read More
Turns out we could have then engine mount welded in Lund. The welder drove down and met us at the docks, welded the bolt back together and boom problem solved! If you ever happen to find your self in Lund, you will find Nancy’s Bakery, which is not to be missed. Also not to, Read More
We left Squirrel Cove in the drizzle and and stopped by the store to check it out. Not much good stuff here either. We ended up with a kiwi, a 1/2 litter of milk (for milk and cookies), some 5 cent candies, a ginger beer and a kinder surprise egg. Now that is a, Read More
….is just not quite the same as in mid-summer. We were lucky to have some lovely sunny days, and it certainly felt warm in the sun, but the air had a chill to it that just wouldn’t shake. We were at Rebecca Spit the first night and Fynn and Kolby slept outside under the, Read More
We sent two nights on the public docks at Campbell River- it was literally half the price of Discovery Marina further north. We spent most our time apply for jobs and wandering around town, but we did have an adventure when we took the bus to the public pool. Turns out Kyber had snuck, Read More
We left the docks of Port McNeil late in the afternoon and headed to Alert Bay. For whatever reason we had a hard time setting the anchor – it just dragged and dragged through the soft mud bottom. I think re anchoring is one of the most annoying aspects of boating. When we finally, Read More
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