Desolation Sound / September 8, 2024

Home to to Sandy Point

Final Voyage: Ganges to Sandy Point – The Last Leg of an Unforgettable Journey Today marked the end of an incredible 39-day journey through the stunning waters of the British Columbia Gulf Islands, Desolation Sound, and the Broughton Archipelago. Our final leg from Ganges on Salt Spring Island to Sandy Point, Washington, covered 66 miles,

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Canada / August 26, 2024

Journey from Port McNeill to Lagoon Cove

A Rainy Day with Remarkable Wildlife Encounters Today, we embarked on a 36-mile journey from Port McNeill to Lagoon Cove, braving continuous heavy rain that followed us every step of the way. Despite the weather, the day turned out to be one of the most memorable of our trip, filled with incredible wildlife sightings and

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The Broughtons / August 25, 2024

Port McNeill – Our Rest Stop

After days of cruising through the breathtaking wilderness of the Broughtons, today was a much-needed reprovisioning and rest day in Port McNeill, BC. It’s a day that we dedicated to not just refueling the boat and replenishing our supplies, but also to recharge ourselves—mentally and physically—before deciding on the next leg of our journey. Our

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4788 / August 24, 2024

Journey from Mound Island to Port McNeill: Day 24 of Our Adventure

Today’s journey took us from the serene surroundings of Mound Island at Blackfish Sound to the bustling hub of Port McNeill. We covered 27 miles, navigating through calm waters and stunning landscapes, arriving with a sense of anticipation for the next couple of days. Wildlife Sightings The day started with an awe-inspiring display of nature.

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Canada / 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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Canada / 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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