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Not foggy in Foggy Bay, but a windstorm is predicted

Braesail’s refrigerator/freezer is working more efficiently now that the new thermostat has been installed–HOORAY!! Walt is still making adjustments to … Continue reading Not foggy in Foggy Bay, but a windstorm is predicted

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Our long-awaited item–has finally ARRIVED!!

We spent a quiet Wednesday in Russell Arm, which, since a stream connects its north end to some lagoons/lakes, was … Continue reading Our long-awaited item–has finally ARRIVED!!

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Where will it (and we) go next?

We motored to Welcome Harbour on Wednesday afternoon from Prince Rupert and feel welcome indeed among its many islands and … Continue reading Where will it (and we) go next?

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Back on the B.C. coast–cheers and huzzahs!

(Again, as on June 4, to be sung to the tune of “Over the River and Through the Woods”): “Nice … Continue reading Back on the B.C. coast–cheers and huzzahs!

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Anchor down in Spicer Anchorage

Dropped hook at about 1700. 53.45.12 n, 130.21.22 w. Pretty easy crossing, and nice sticky mud on the bottom. Next … Continue reading Anchor down in Spicer Anchorage

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Braesail Heads East

Braesail has just turned eastward into Hecate Strait. We are headed towards an anchorage on Spicer Island. Wind is 6-8 … Continue reading Braesail Heads East

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“Rockin’-‘n’-rollin’ in Hecate Strait . . .

. . . to Haida Gwaii we go! The chart shows the way ‘cross the water today through the white … Continue reading “Rockin’-‘n’-rollin’ in Hecate Strait . . .

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Ready to set sail for Haida Gwaii

Today (Friday, June 3) brought ashen skies above, similarly gloomy water below, and gray veils of rain to Bent Harbour. … Continue reading Ready to set sail for Haida Gwaii

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Surf’s up!

It certainly WAS along the shores and around the rock clusters by which we motored today (Thursday, June 2) from … Continue reading Surf’s up!

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Bent Harbour Position Report

After getting enough water under the keel to make it out of Boat Cove on Cecilia Island at about 1230, … Continue reading Bent Harbour Position Report

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