The fridge and freezer are filled, and the dry goods and spares are stowed. Tonight
we set off for Alaska.
Most summers we spend a bit of time between the northern tip of Vancouver island and
the Alaska bord…
Heading to Alaska
Captiva to Naples Sailing and Yacht Club
Thursday August 5, 2010 These are a few of the homes along the Gordon River in a neighborhood of Naples called Port Royal. It is a journey of about 5 miles up the Gordon River from Gordon Pass to the NSYC.
The Naples Sailing and Yacht Clu…
Happy Birthday at Henry’s (Fryingpan Island) 8-4-10
We only spent one night at Bone Island not really because of the snake, maybe a little bit, but more so because Birthday Boy Bob wanted more of an adventure. He is all about navigating and being a Captain so wanted to back cruising again, testing his s…
Sibling Rivalry…and, back to the original Great Loop route
Yes, my siblings have arrived! On Sunday, August 1, Cheryl, Janet, Rick and I arrived in Toronto and met up like clockwork with no delays or hassles. We’ve been cruising along swimmingly now for three days since leaving Parry Sound on Tuesday. The Geor…
Bone Island (Georgian Bay Islands National Park) 8-3-10
We loved our anchoring experience at Beausoleil Island but it was time to push-off and explore other areas. Bone Island is just 13 miles away but is off the small boat (buoyed) channel so you are on your own, weaving through islands, hopefully avoiding…
Mystic River – 334 Days To Go
August 1, 2010Having your boat on the Mystic River is always an enjoyment. There is always a stream of boat traffic going up to and coming from the Mystic Seaport. You never know what you’ll see!This weekend a wedding party arrived at our marina,…
Quathiaski Cove – Campbell River
John and Amy joined us in Port Hardy. We made it to Port Neville on Tuesday night and tied up to the dock. We visited until late in the evening with friends some new friends from Prince Rupert. They had brought their sail boat up from California. We we…
Dixon Entrance
August 4, 2010Yesterday we motored to Foggy Bay in glorious sunshine and flat seas. We anchored with several other vessels and watched the sun set while enjoying 75 degree weather. The next morning we headed out early into dense fog and swells that s…
GSSR No. 16 – What Happens After You Reach The End of The Road?
Greetings all!
The GSSR 2010 has officially ended. I am very pleased to report that all three boats are now moored at the Gold Coast Yacht and Country club…
