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Octopus Woman in Campbell River

This morning (Wednesday, September 21), we enjoyed the almost-too-much sunshine in the cockpit (our sun porch) and had a pleasant … Continue reading Octopus Woman in Campbell River

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In the Octopus Islands (there are far more than eight of them!)

Tuesday, September 20, has been another day of magnificent weather, with a high in the low 80s F.! We spent … Continue reading In the Octopus Islands (there are far more than eight of them!)

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Piscatorial acrobatics in the bay

Silent shafts of shimmering sunshine greeted us on Monday morning, and by about 10:30 am we were motoring out of … Continue reading Piscatorial acrobatics in the bay

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At rest in Douglas Bay

Braesail and her crew enjoyed a fully sunny but cool Sunday in Douglas Bay. We spent our time reading and … Continue reading At rest in Douglas Bay

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Forward to Forward Harbour

Four full hours of delightful, easy downwind SAILING in Johnstone Strait on a cool, shiny afternoon at speeds as high … Continue reading Forward to Forward Harbour

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Dockside dining in Lagoon Cove

Waddington Bay was gorgeous by the time we left shortly after noon on Friday, September 16. We motored to and … Continue reading Dockside dining in Lagoon Cove

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Coracle runs the rapids

When Walt raised Braesail’s anchor on Tuesday afternoon in Turnbull Cove, he saw that a good-sized crab was grasping the … Continue reading Coracle runs the rapids

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Walt drones on . . .

. . . and we both enjoy the music of the birds in the Burdwood Group of rocky, tree-covered islands … Continue reading Walt drones on . . .

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MacKenzie Sound is sound and so are we

The usual low clouds and fog hung about until early afternoon on Tuesday (September 13), as we read, wrote, and … Continue reading MacKenzie Sound is sound and so are we

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Coracle runs the rapids

When Walt weighed anchor on Tuesday afternoon, he saw that a good-sized crab was grasping the chain, but it let … Continue reading Coracle runs the rapids

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