Thursday, August 15, 2024

And two weeks wind down…

And so it goes…. We've had a wonderful two weeks. We shared anchorages with friends: old and new. We've swum (is that a word?) in cold water and not so cold water. We've froliced and hiked, shared happy hours and meals, and spent quiet times reading and contemplating life; all the important stuff.
We expect to be home Saturday, just ahead of a rainy Sunday 🤞. We hope you've enjoyed your summer so far and have many enjoyable days ahead. Signing off for now, until next time. CJ

Monday, August 12, 2024

Playing in the Gulf Islands

Yes we are… still out here playing in our back yard. Nothing exciting to report but oh so pleased to be able to be out on the water. Hope you are all enjoying your summer. CJ

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Sunset at Montague

Puttin' around the gulf islands with friends

Sunday, July 28, 2024

We are home…

After an amazing 9 days... and a whirlwind introduction (with good friends) to some beautiful anchorages and the wonders of Mother Nature at her finest... we have returned to our home and are now catching up with our more domestic life :-)  Thanks for coming along on our journey.  Just for the record; we visited Alert Bay, the Pearse Islands, Farewell Harbour, Midsummer Island, Echo Bay, Samoom Sound, Sullivan Bay, Booker Lagoon... and then back to Alert Bay.  We ran into old friends from our blue water days and we met new friends along the way.  I hope your days have been filled with adventures of your choosing... TTFN until I write again. CJ




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Friday, July 26, 2024

Sunset in Booker Lagoon


We had a lovely sail from Sullivan Bay and, after shooting the rapids at the entrance to
Booker Lagoon (which was a rather startling event) we settled in to a lovely and almost empty anchorage. We dined on fresh salmon (our second such dinner supplied by the sea) and watched the sun set on another beautiful and secluded piece of paradise.

This has indeed been a memorable journey and a grand introduction into an uncrowded wilderness. Today we turn our bow towards 'home'. The forecast includes heavier winds later today and we hope to be across the open waters before it arrives. Until I write again. Fair winds. CJ

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Sullivan Bay

July 25. Just leaving Sullivan Bay. Gorgeous country. Wonderful people. Old friends from blue water days. Onward to next stop. All well on board. Limited connectivity. Stay well. CJ

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Echo Bay, Billy Proctor and friends

Our exploration continues. Having visited Mid Summer Island where we enjoyed a peaceful anchorage and (at least) got our traps wet (no luck), we carried on to Echo Bay. While somewhat busy, there was room at the dock for us and we elected to stay the night. Good thing as we met up with friends from our blue water cruising days and enjoyed a good happy hour before settling in for the evening. Another highlight of the day was a tramp through the forest and over to the next bay for a visit with Billy Proctor and his museum. Kathy had a good chat with Billy as her family had been quite involved with forestry in the area in years long past.

Photos today include; an example of the protected waters and islets, Kathy and Billy, Billy's museum and a great example of how to turn all those old fishing lures into art deco.

Hope all is well with each of you. We are fine and the adventure continues… today we head to Sullivan Bay. TTFN. CJ