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Author: Walt Knowles

Position, To Alaska and Back

Where is Braesail now?

Braesail untied from the docks in Port McNeill at about 0730 this morning, heading north to Allison Harbour and Cape … Continue reading Where is Braesail now?

To Alaska and Back

Blown away–almost!

What a windstorm this morning (Wednesday)–gusts up to around 50 mph blew the rain around in sheets and rocked and … Continue reading Blown away–almost!

Equipment, To Alaska and Back

Communications will change!

The Iridium satellite phone is in Richmond, BC, just south of Vancouver. It should make it by Thursday. Now, given … Continue reading Communications will change!

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A valuable visit

Clouds of various shapes and sizes spent most of their time in our skies today, but there was little rain, … Continue reading A valuable visit

Position, To Alaska and Back

Position: Sunday May 8

We are at Kwaxwalawadi at Echo Bay (formerly Pierre’s). We have been off the grid at Kwatsi Bay and Simoom … Continue reading Position: Sunday May 8

Position, To Alaska and Back

May 4 position

Well, it looks like we’ve fallen off the edge of the digital world. Marine Traffic will happily tell you where … Continue reading May 4 position

Position, To Alaska and Back

Entering Teakerne Arm

We are entering Teakerne Arm, and about to lose connectivity. Had a lovely trip from Powell River and Lund. Mixed … Continue reading Entering Teakerne Arm

Position, To Alaska and Back

Leaving Powell River

Time : 30 April 2022, 1007 Position: 49*51.82 N 124*35.39 W 7.0 kts SOG Projected anchorage: NE Teakerne Arm. Stop … Continue reading Leaving Powell River

To Alaska and Back

Refuelling — both boat and crew.

We made it to Powell River this afternoon, filled up the fuel tanks, filled up the fridge and freezer, and … Continue reading Refuelling — both boat and crew.

To Alaska and Back

Time to get a move-on

It’s been three weeks, and we’ve only made it 30 miles (that’s 45 km in grown up units, or 27nm … Continue reading Time to get a move-on

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