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Simoom Sound: A short post to follow a long one

Rain greeted us again on Saturday morning. Being very NEAR uncountable waterfalls of all sizes produced the sound sensation of … Continue reading Simoom Sound: A short post to follow a long one

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Falling water everywhere! (And a cascade of words, too!)

FOG! If there’s one meteorological phenomenon that’s more dreaded by and dangerous to sailors than any other, it’s probably fog, … Continue reading Falling water everywhere! (And a cascade of words, too!)

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Position: Sunday May 8

We are at Kwaxwalawadi at Echo Bay (formerly Pierre’s). We have been off the grid at Kwatsi Bay and Simoom … Continue reading Position: Sunday May 8

To Alaska and Back

An aqueous anniversary (we began our trip one month ago today!)

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but our saloon is quite delightful!” It’s been raining with few breaks since Monday … Continue reading An aqueous anniversary (we began our trip one month ago today!)

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Past the range markers and through the Blow Hole, to Lagoon Cove Braesail goes

Yes, indeed, it’s been another chilly, rainy, gray day of meteorological misery for boaters trying to see the sea! We … Continue reading Past the range markers and through the Blow Hole, to Lagoon Cove Braesail goes

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May 4 position

Well, it looks like we’ve fallen off the edge of the digital world. Marine Traffic will happily tell you where … Continue reading May 4 position

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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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