Our view in Victoria I've finally got to a place this summer that I have wifi and don't have to do many boat projects...therefore, I can sit and get a few blog posts out. Before we left Victoria, we went out for a day sail with our friends Mark and Juan (and Diego)...they live on … Continue reading Leaving Victoria and Boat Projects
It’s always an Adventure
Today brings an interesting story, I feel compelled to share with you friends and family. Though I am part of the story, Karen usually writes the story as she is much better suited to share our adventures in words. Morning brings bright sunshine to Todd inlet, peacefulness and calm. Memories of our last stay here … Continue reading It’s always an Adventure
Is it Summer yet?
Well, it's be a long minute since I've updated the blog....and we've been tucked into the Inner Harbour of Victoria again for the winter months. It's been a productive 6 months here and I'll let you know what has been going on. Snow fall in Victoria First of all we came back early to help … Continue reading Is it Summer yet?
When a Crew Member gets Injured
It was a perfect summer day, in mid august, the sun was out and it was near +27 C. We were anchored in Laura Cove (Desolation Sound), we went swimming several times, had drinks on the bow and then when the sun was starting to set, we decided to take Charlie for his last walk … Continue reading When a Crew Member gets Injured
Princess Louisa Inlet
Sign for park We met a couple (Jim and Tammi) on SV Symmon while we were in Refuge and then again in Campbell River. After chatting with them we decided to meet up again in Princess Louisa Inlet. We had never been there and of course there is a set of rapids you need to … Continue reading Princess Louisa Inlet
Gunk-holing around Desolation
A hike in Octopus Islands How has time slipped by so fast? It's half way through July and we are still just cruising around Desolation Sound. We came up here in May and there were very few other boaters, but since July 1st we have noticed more and more boats (all Canadian) coming in and … Continue reading Gunk-holing around Desolation
Desolation Sound is truly Desolate this year
It is now June 3rd and we are sitting on the dock in Gorge Harbour. We were thinking how empty and lonely Desolation Sound is feeling, since the borders are closed now and will probably be all summer. We are now attached to wifi and catching up with the news, and we are trying to … Continue reading Desolation Sound is truly Desolate this year
Finally left Nanaimo
Well....after seveal weeks/months that we spent in and around Nanaimo we have finally got our projects done and we are ready to go! After our Rigging, we came back to Nanaimo to arrange someone to assist us put our new CapeHorn Windvane onto the back of our boat. Dave was a little hesitant to drill … Continue reading Finally left Nanaimo
What’s happening in the Galley
Dakota's Galley has been getting lots of use....we miss going out for dinner but I'm becoming a better cook and experimenting more as we are having to cook more on board. For our anniversary dinner I made Chicken Parmesan with scalloped potatoes....it turned out pretty yummy. I used some ham instead of pepperoni (use what … Continue reading What’s happening in the Galley
Social Isolating
It's been a while since I've updated the blog...but here it is! We went to sleep in one existence and woke up with the world tilted in a completely different existence. I'm talking a world that includes words like 'quarantine', 'covid19', 'social distancing', and 'social isolation'. This is something we have never had to deal … Continue reading Social Isolating
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