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Month: May 2024

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The PLAN: Phase 1: Docking in Okeover Inlet

Friday, May 31, 2024 Today we began the execution of our plan to replace Braesail’s defunct chart-plotter. We motored (there … Continue reading The PLAN: Phase 1: Docking in Okeover Inlet

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What to do and how to do it?

Thursday, May 30, 2024 Most of Thursday’s energy was devoted to figuring out what to do about replacing Walt’s MacBook … Continue reading What to do and how to do it?

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Heading for the head of Toba Inlet

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Most of Tuesday was absolutely wonderful: We left Laura Cove at about 10 am under sunny … Continue reading Heading for the head of Toba Inlet

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All kinds of weather

May 28, 2024 Walt and I spent a restful day in Laura Cove as all kinds of weather “blew through!” … Continue reading All kinds of weather

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Another day of SAILING!

Monday, May 27, 2024 This is the first time since we purchased Braesail in December 2015 that we’ve actually been … Continue reading Another day of SAILING!

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Flying across the water!

Sunday, May 26 The day began very early when Walt awakened at around 5 am and couldn’t get back to … Continue reading Flying across the water!

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A restful “day off” (but, sadly, no more Nanaimo bars!)

Saturday, May 25, 2024 A little rain washed the night, and the gentle swaying of the boat, soft, gurgley water … Continue reading A restful “day off” (but, sadly, no more Nanaimo bars!)

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Eating Nanaimo bars

Friday, May 24, 2024 The gentle swaying of the boat lulled us to sleep on Thursday night, and after some … Continue reading Eating Nanaimo bars

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Finding Nanaimo bars

Thursday, May 23 Braesail, though fastened securely to a dock, was bobbing, bumping, bucking, and rolling about during most of … Continue reading Finding Nanaimo bars

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Time with friends

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 With moorage fees paid, general rubbish tossed into the onshore dumpster, cabins cleaned up and made … Continue reading Time with friends

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