Summer Cruise of June
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Introduction: (or go directly to
log)
This year’s summer cruise took a different twist.
The
After spending the May 21st long weekend in the
The Captain met me on the other side and we had one more
long weekend of cruising and diving in the
Meanwhile, back on the river, we had four days of very hot
temperatures not only in
While the Captain stayed in False Creek I commuted back to
Throughout the six week duration we were both preparing the boat for our two month Anniversary Cruise. We were married four years ago on June 28th so we have dubbed each cruise our anniversary gift to each other.
We typically cruise beyond Desolation Sound, into the
Broughton Archipelago and northward beyond the end of
We spend our days kayaking, diving, and hiking. We also enjoy visiting several favorite fresh water lake sites for a quick cool dip in fresh water.
Because we venture into less populated marine areas we carry suitable tools and spare parts for eventualities that require such inventory. We also carry first aid equipment and portable radios and walkie-talkies so we are never far from help at any time.
It is essential when traveling in the areas we transit to understand and attend to the tides and currents in the area. Only then is it safe to navigate the sometimes furious waters of the rapidly flowing passages and narrows along the B.C. coast. If the area is timed well and you move through at slack or near slack when the water is not moving quickly the journey is uneventful giving you plenty of time to enjoy the scenery.
We have provisioned the boat with all the food we will need for two months. We carry a small freezer on our stern for meats and frozen vegetables. In addition to cabinetry, we have six hull storage compartments covered by floor hatches located through the boat where we store extra goods. We carry enough fresh water for about three weeks if used sparingly for dishes and showers. There are several marinas along the way where you can get water but it’s always a good idea to pour a glass full first before deciding to fill your tanks with it. We carry enough diesel fuel on board to last the complete duration of the trip. We can buy gas at most marinas for the outboard on our tender, the Catch-Up.
The coast between Desolation Sound and the
The islands and inlets that we visit are mostly with minimal population. Native villages that once thrived are all but gone, some remnants being carefully guarded by descendants of the last residents, others simply abandoned to the ravages of time and weather.
We carry three cruising guides with us each year to give us area background, marina information and anchoring tips along the way.
We hope you enjoy reading our log
and looking at our photographs. We are
looking forward to another two months of summer cruising the beautiful water
ways of
Leg 1 Log
Slide Show (22 MB) |
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Anchorages
Telegraph Cove, Mark Squirrel Cove, |
Events Ø
Breakdown in the Ø
Visit to Chemanius Ø
Coral Reefer Night Ø
Canada Day celebration on Thetis
Island Ø
Evening with Friends
for Dinner at Ø
Passengers Off and
Parts On Ø
Heading North through
the Discover Ø
Up |
Leg 2 Log
Slide Show (39 MB) |
Anchorages
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Events Ø
Whale Watching Ø
Sointula and Ø
Monk’s Wall Ø
Mamalilaculla –
abandoned Indian village Ø
XXIV VII takes us out
fishing and Billy Proctor visit at Ø Kayaking to Ø Prawning in Booker Lagoon |
Leg 3 Log
Slide Show (28 MB) |
Anchorages Safety Boat
Cove, Plumper Islands
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Events
Ø Farewell to the XII VII Ø Visit to Telegraph Cove Ø Diving in the Plumpers Ø Stellar Sea Lion and Harbor Seal sightings Ø Orca Whale Sightings Ø Humpback Encounter Ø Stellar Sea Lions Hauled Out Ø Sea Otters and a Storm Ø Diving and More Diving |
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Leg 4
Slide
Show Part A (59
MB) Slide
Show Part B (16 MB)
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Anchorages Port McNeill, Drury Inlet: Traveling in Tribune
Channel Sliding South to
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Events
Ø Re-provisioning, computer reformatting, dive equipment and alternator installation in Port McNeill Ø Meeting new friends in Drury Inlet Ø Exploring Actress Passage and Actaeon Sound
Ø Exploring Simoon Sound Ø
Rendezvous with John and Jean from the MV Hyacinth Ø
Dolphin Play in Ø Quiet Night in Maltilpi |
Leg 5
Slide Show (27 MB) |
Anchorages Bold
Rebecca Spit, Quadra Is Rebecca
Spit, Quadra Is Taku Resort
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Events
Ø A Catch-Up Breakdown Ø Diving
and Hiking to Ø Hiking
to Ø Picking
Up Family at Ø Kayak Lessons Ø Shark Spit Weenie Roast Ø Bird
Sanctuary Exploration Ø Shore Chores/Shopping Day |
Slide Show (26 MB) |
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Anchorages Secret
Cove Gibsons Landing Delta |
Events
Ø Prawning and Kayaking Ø Hike and Oyster Hunt Ø Waiting Out Rough Weather
Ø Passenger Pick-up, Provisioning Ø Dinner at the Pub Ø Kona to the Vet Ø A Day at the Beach Ø Visitors’ Last Night Ø Visitor Drop Off Ø Visit with Captain Corona
Ø Home Safe and Sound |