We just finished the shakedown cruise to Anacortes this weekend with the Bellingham Yacht Club. Keeping track, this was 118th and 119th night that we have been on board since we purchased it. The boat was a bit dirty being our first trip out, so we did some washdown once we were on the dock,
Dodd Narrows from our Summer 2023 trip. Boating Through Dodd Narrows to Nanaimo: A Nautical Adventure in British Columbia Embarking on a Memorable Journey Our aquatic adventure began in the serene waters of the Gulf Islands, British Columbia. As seasoned boaters, we were prepared for a day of exploration and awe-inspiring views. Our destination was
Today we finished the long weekend at home, but instead of going direct from Roche to home we took the lighthouse tour, past Stuart Island lighthouse and Patos Island lighthouse. Finishing our trip with a total of 80.7 miles. 2023-10-12 26.10 Miles 2023-10-14 12.40 Miles 2023-10-15 41.70 Miles Total 80.7 Miles This is the 117th
After 2 nights at Friday Harbor we have moved on to Roche Harbor for one night. Here is the short 12 mile route. Which ws a smooth ride and took just under an hour. A short timelapse vide of the trip: And some photos from Roche Harbor.
Staying 2 nights in Friday Harbor gave us the opportunity to explore the area a bit. We enjoyed the day, had a fair amount of walking and will certainly return again. Worked reboatly part of the day, and explored the area the rest of the day.
Tonight is the first time we have ever stayed overnight at Friday Harbor. We have been here plenty of times passing through, but never overnight. Here is our route fo the day. We took off after I was done with work for the day. The water conditions were about as good as you can get
Today we made a decision based on the weather forecast to start heading south towards home. We made it 64 miles to the John Henrys Marina and Resort at Pender Harbour. The first half of the trip was dead calm and we saw 10 Humpback whales and a couple of Orca, then the second half
We travelled 39 miles today, making it the longest distance day on the trip so far. For a total of 338 miles travelled since we left home 3 weeks ago. On the trip we saw 6 humpback whales, 5 in a group, and one flying solo. Here is our route. On the way we stopped
A short route today of just 1.4 miles to Rebecca Spit Marine Park. Nestled on Quadra Island in British Columbia, Canada, Rebecca Spit Marine Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, beachcombers, and anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The park offers an idyllic setting along the shores of Drew
Today our route took us 18.9 miles south from Octopus Islands to Heriot Bay Inn & Marina. We originally attempted to anchor at Rebecca Spit, but there were far too many boat wakes, so we decided to get a slip at the Heriot Bay Inn and Marina. Heriot bay is on Quadra Island and has
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