Canada / September 1, 2023

Blind Channel Resort

Yesterday we picked up Karen and Greg at Browns Bay resort to join us on board the Off Leash for a couple days. We motored to Blind Channel Resort where we had an amazing dinner, and a bear show this morning. Here is our route, putting us at a total of 362 miles travelled so

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Canada / August 30, 2023

Browns Bay Resort

We are staying 2 nights at Brows Bay, which gives us sometime to do laundry, and do some cleanup on board before we pick up guests tomorrow. While having coffee this morning, we were visited by a couple humpback whales, that makes 16 that we have seen so far on the trip, but these 2

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4788 / August 30, 2023

Refuge Cove to Browns Bay Resort

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

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Canada / August 28, 2023

Refuge Cove

When we started planning our Desolation Sound trip over the winter, one of the things we did was watch Youtube videos from people who had been here, and Refuge Cove kept showing up as one of the places to visit. Well we finally got here on day 20 of our trip. It is a fun

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Desolation Sound / August 27, 2023

Laura Cove

Today, day 18 on this cruise, was the first day that we have stayed somewhere that the water was warm enough to swim comfortably. We are at Laura Cove, part of the Prideaux Haven marine park in BC. It was a 26 mile run today clocking in at 287.4 miles on this trip so far,

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4788 / August 24, 2023

Rebecca Spit

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

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Desolation Sound / August 24, 2023

Heriot Bay Inn & Marina

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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Canada / August 23, 2023

On to Octopus Islands

We had an amazing view leaving Toba Wilderness Marina this morning. Then on to Octopus Islands via the Hole in the Wall rapids. Here is todays route for 23 miles for a total of 223 miles so far on this trip. Tonight will be the 14th night on board the boat so far on this

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Canada / August 20, 2023

Toba Wilderness Resort

Today is day 12 of our Desolation Sound journey. We had a short trip from Roscoe Bay to Toba Wilderness Resort. Yesterday afternoon the forest fire smoke really rolled in giving the sky a slight red tint. The smoke is not as bad as we have seen at home in previous years. Toba Wilderness Resor

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