Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”
We’ve had lovely spring weather with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 60s for the last five days as … Continue reading Spring weather arrives in “Rainy Rupert”
. . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .
. . . a fishing boat, which we hadn’t been able to detect via electronic signal or radar (the boat … Continue reading . . . and suddenly, out of the fog, there appeared . . .
Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing
Today is Friday, June 24, and we will soon begin motoring from our current position in a large and lovely … Continue reading Stillness and sunshine and too much light for star gazing
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!
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
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
Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!
We spent two hours on Sunday morning driving our rented KIA Sportage from Queen Charlotte all the way north to … Continue reading Invasion of the alien Moss Creatures!
A more perfect day in Queen Charlotte could not be imagined!
Today was a long-awaited festival day in Queen Charlotte, with food, games, arts and crafts, music, and a parade, and … Continue reading A more perfect day in Queen Charlotte could not be imagined!
The Watchman sites at Tanu and K’uuna, then on to Queen Charlotte
We spent Monday night and all day Tuesday and Wednesday in tranquil Thurston Harbour, where we were blessed with this … Continue reading The Watchman sites at Tanu and K’uuna, then on to Queen Charlotte
A spectacular tree, a school of calamari (?), raccoons clamming, and a day (or two) off
After a wonderful walk on Hotspring Island on Sunday and a peaceful night in the pretty cove on Murchison Island, … Continue reading A spectacular tree, a school of calamari (?), raccoons clamming, and a day (or two) off
Braesail - A grand yacht in the Salish Sea 