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To Alaska and Back

In search of an apple (not an Apple)

Yesterday was one of those typical northwest spring days: “if you don’t like the weather, just wait five minutes.” After … Continue reading In search of an apple (not an Apple)

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On our way to Alaska at last!

After a number of delays due to: a family member’s surgery, a Requiem Mass for a friend, a dental appointment … Continue reading On our way to Alaska at last!

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A Blustery Home-Coming

By Sunday afternoon, Braesail was anchored in spacious Blind Bay on Shaw Island in suddenly-springlike weather under mostly-sunny skies. The … Continue reading A Blustery Home-Coming

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A “Spirited” Wedding Anniversary

By the afternoon of Friday, January 7, Braesail was docked in the village of Roche Harbor on the northwest side … Continue reading A “Spirited” Wedding Anniversary

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Snow Ho!

Braesail arrived on Tuesday in nearby (and less expensive!) Canoe Cove Marina with a two-person crew aboard, water tanks filled, … Continue reading Snow Ho!

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The Well’s Run Dry!

On New Year’s Day, a frosty Braesail and her occasionally-chilly (when on deck) crew left Montague Harbour and motored to … Continue reading The Well’s Run Dry!

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Arrr! Ankerrrr like a Pirate.

If you want to head south from Nanaimo (and south is warmer, right??), and you don’t want to go out … Continue reading Arrr! Ankerrrr like a Pirate.

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That was a long crew meeting!

If you have been following our intrepid adventurers, you may have come to the conclusion that we have been permanently … Continue reading That was a long crew meeting!

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Captain, we are trapped in the ice!

“Braesail is certified as Lloyds Class A ocean cruiser, it’s not really an icebreaker.” So what does the crew of … Continue reading Captain, we are trapped in the ice!

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I’m dreaming of a white Christmas (or Boxing Day)

It was quiet on Christmas night. Maybe a little too quiet. Might have been that while the wind we found … Continue reading I’m dreaming of a white Christmas (or Boxing Day)

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