Snuggling in Smuggler (or “Where to next?”)
After an easy stern tie, a quiet night, and awakening to a relatively sunny day (and 380 w coming off … Continue reading Snuggling in Smuggler (or “Where to next?”)
Author: Walt Knowles
Always carry spares!
And always pay attention to your gut feelings. Particularly when you are anchored in “king tides.” Monday night, we had … Continue reading Always carry spares!
We aren’t going anywhere
It’s been blowing 10-15 kts this Monday morning, and predicted to rise further this afternoon. Prediction is from the SE, … Continue reading We aren’t going anywhere
Reflections on Thetis and Penelakut Islands
We sailed into Telegraph Harbour, between Penelakut and Thetis Islands, crossing behind a ferry pulling into a dock on Penelakut … Continue reading Reflections on Thetis and Penelakut Islands
In search of an apple (not an Apple)
Yesterday was one of those typical northwest spring days: “if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes.” After … Continue reading In search of an apple (not an Apple)
Arrr! Ankerrrr like a Pirate.
If you want to head south from Nanaimo (and south is warmer, right??), and you don’t want to go out … Continue reading Arrr! Ankerrrr like a Pirate.
That was a long crew meeting!
If you have been following our intrepid adventurers, you may have come to the conclusion that we have been permanently … Continue reading That was a long crew meeting!
Captain, we are trapped in the ice!
“Braesail is certified as Lloyds Class A ocean cruiser, it’s not really an icebreaker.” So what does the crew of … Continue reading Captain, we are trapped in the ice!
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas (or Boxing Day)
It was quiet on Christmas night. Maybe a little too quiet. Might have been that while the wind we found … Continue reading I’m dreaming of a white Christmas (or Boxing Day)
Blown into an iceberg
Hanging out over Effingham Point on Barkley Sound was a small low—not a really bad one, only about 5 millibars … Continue reading Blown into an iceberg
Braesail - A grand yacht in the Salish Sea 