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DANCING IN BALLET BAY: Sunday, July 31

We motored for about two hours on a beautiful but largely windless Sunday morning to the little resort town of … Continue reading DANCING IN BALLET BAY: Sunday, July 31

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BLACKBERRY COBBLER IN SECRET COVE: Saturday, July 30

  The pan beneath the diesel fuel leak was about half full after seven hours, and on Saturday morning Walt … Continue reading BLACKBERRY COBBLER IN SECRET COVE: Saturday, July 30

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A FRACTURED OAR AND HALF A PAN-FULL OF FUEL: Friday, July 29

  Friday morning brought us strong winds (up to 30 knots, or something over 30 mph) and a swift and … Continue reading A FRACTURED OAR AND HALF A PAN-FULL OF FUEL: Friday, July 29

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THE BODY RECALLS BICYCLING: Thursday, July 28

We decided to spend another day and night in Nanaimo so that Walt and Martin could continue their projects on … Continue reading THE BODY RECALLS BICYCLING: Thursday, July 28

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BANG, BUMP, AND A BOAT PARADE: Wednesday, July 27

We left Princess Cove on a delightful Wednesday morning after struggling a little with untying the stern line and raising … Continue reading BANG, BUMP, AND A BOAT PARADE: Wednesday, July 27

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FUN WITH STERN-TYING: Tuesday, July 26

We left Annette Inlet on Tuesday morning at about 10 am and motored from Prevost Island to Wallace Island (the … Continue reading FUN WITH STERN-TYING: Tuesday, July 26

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THE JOURNEY BEGINS: Monday, July 25

We “shipped out” at last from sunny Bellingham on Monday morning at about 9 am and motored most of the … Continue reading THE JOURNEY BEGINS: Monday, July 25

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BRAESAIL’S FIRST VOYAGE

Every Holy Week and Easter, the Irish saint, Brendan (c. 484 – c. 577), is said to have returned with … Continue reading BRAESAIL’S FIRST VOYAGE

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