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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

Around Vancouver Island 2024

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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“Man (fender) overboard!”

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 The wind and rain that blustered about Braesail during Monday night continued into a misty gray … Continue reading “Man (fender) overboard!”

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Back to the Land of the Maple Leaf

Monday, May 20, 2024 After a pleasant stay at the Prevost Harbor dock, we motored for about an hour on … Continue reading Back to the Land of the Maple Leaf

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Two moons

Sunday, May 19, 2024 Braesail and her crew of four left Anacortes in mid-morning on Sunday, May 19. The day … Continue reading Two moons

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Getting ready to go!

Walt’s youngest brother, Ken, and his wife, Lisa, arrived at our condo building in the afternoon of Friday, May 17, … Continue reading Getting ready to go!

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Welcome aboard!

While Walt was preaching and presiding over worship in the Episcopal church in Marysville, I was giving tours of Braesail … Continue reading Welcome aboard!

Around Vancouver Island 2024

Mimosas, muffins, model boat and dingy races, and a fancy meal

A shiny Saturday morning (May 11) found us munching breakfast treats on a big, luxurious motor yacht that was docked … Continue reading Mimosas, muffins, model boat and dingy races, and a fancy meal

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