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A cold winter day in May!

We woke on Tuesday to a quiet, cold, very wet day, as had been predicted. By mid-morning we were motoring … Continue reading A cold winter day in May!

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A “rapid” journey to Shoal Bay

In order to pass through three sets of rapids on Monday, when currents would be running slack and it would … Continue reading A “rapid” journey to Shoal Bay

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Armed with tea in Teakerne Arm

YUMMM: Blackberry cinnamon buns and tea to start a quiet Sunday in this large bay on West Redonda Island in … Continue reading Armed with tea in Teakerne Arm

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Blackberry-cinnamon buns, and (more!) waterfalls

Two still-somewhat-weary-but-recovering travelers were thankful for a restful night after a strenuous Friday! We left Powell River around 9:30 am … Continue reading Blackberry-cinnamon buns, and (more!) waterfalls

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Entering Teakerne Arm

We are entering Teakerne Arm, and about to lose connectivity. Had a lovely trip from Powell River and Lund. Mixed … Continue reading Entering Teakerne Arm

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Leaving Powell River

Time : 30 April 2022, 1007 Position: 49*51.82 N 124*35.39 W 7.0 kts SOG Projected anchorage: NE Teakerne Arm. Stop … Continue reading Leaving Powell River

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Refuelling — both boat and crew.

We made it to Powell River this afternoon, filled up the fuel tanks, filled up the fridge and freezer, and … Continue reading Refuelling — both boat and crew.

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Excitement at the Powell River dock

A cloudy Friday began for us with a ramble around the little settlement of Van Anda above the dock on … Continue reading Excitement at the Powell River dock

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Rocked in Ballet Bay!

The Haida Gwaii orientation webinar started very late on Thursday morning (April 28) because of technical difficulties on the part … Continue reading Rocked in Ballet Bay!

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A calm stay in Storm Bay

We spent most of Wednesday motoring: from “Blissful” Misery Bay in Salmon Inlet back to Sechelt Narrows, around the Kunechin … Continue reading A calm stay in Storm Bay

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