4788 / August 23, 2024

Navigating Through the Fog: Waddington Bay to Mound Island

Today’s journey from Waddington Bay to Mound Island was a tranquil yet foggy passage, testing both our patience and navigational skills. With visibility reduced to almost nothing, we relied heavily on our charts, radar, AIS, and autopilot to guide us the 13 miles to our destination. This brought our overall trip to an impressive 606

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Anchoring / August 22, 2024

A Journey from Sullivan Bay to Waddington Bay

Today’s leg of our adventure took us from the cozy confines of Sullivan Bay to the tranquil waters of Waddington Bay, covering a total of 31 miles and bringing our trip total to an impressive 592 miles. As we embarked on this journey, we were greeted by the dynamic and ever-changing conditions that make boating

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Canada / August 21, 2024

Rainy Journey from Sutherland Bay to Sullivan Bay

First I should add a link to yesterdays post at Sutherland Bay with the bears. For some reason facebook blocked that post and didn’t allow me to post it to my own facebook feed. https://shipslog.stedman.us/2024/08/day-20-southerland-bay-and-bears/ Day 21 on this adventure. Our adventure continued today with a short yet eventful 16.5-mile trip from Sutherland Bay to

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Canada / August 20, 2024

Day 20: Sutherland Bay and Bears

Our recent trip from Turnbull Cove to Sutherland Bay was a short yet mesmerizing journey through the heart of the Broughtons. This region, known for its rugged beauty and untamed wilderness, never fails to captivate with its dramatic landscapes and abundant wildlife. Todays route of 19.2 miles. As we set out, our route took us

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Uncategorized / August 19, 2024

Day 19: Short and Sweet Journey to Turnbull Cove

Today marked a brief but enjoyable leg of our adventure as we traveled from Claydon Bay to Turnbull Cove, covering just 5.3 miles. Despite the short distance, the day was filled with serene moments and the steady hands of Marcia at the helm. The reason for Marcia taking charge of the entire journey was that

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Canada / August 18, 2024

Claydon Bay, Grappler Sound

Today’s journey from Echo Bay, BC, to Claydon Bay in Grappler Sound added another 29 miles to our trip, bringing the total to 519 miles. The day began on a high note as we spotted a humpback whale while pulling our shrimp traps first thing in the morning. It’s always a thrill to witness these

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Maintenance / Repair / August 18, 2024

New Hallway Lighting

Today, we finally got around to swapping out the failing lights in the hallway of our Bayliner 4788. These replacements have been on our to-do list since before our trip, and the perfect opportunity presented itself this rainy afternoon here at Claydon Bay in Grappler Sound, nestled within the Broughton Archipelago. The original lights were

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The Broughtons / August 17, 2024

Exploring Echo Bay: A Stroll to Billy’s Museum

Our stay at Echo Bay Marina, nestled on the north side of Gilford Island in the Broughton Archipelago, has been nothing short of enchanting. From the lively potluck dinners with our yacht club group to the unexpected live music performances on the docks, Echo Bay has offered us a warm, welcoming atmosphere amid the rugged

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The Broughtons / August 15, 2024

Day 15 – On to the Broughtons

Today we embarked on a 52-mile journey from Blind Channel to Lagoon Cove, traveling along the scenic but challenging Johnstone Strait. The waters were lively, with currents that kept us on our toes throughout the day. It was fascinating to watch our speed fluctuate dramatically between 5 mph and 12 mph, all without a single

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