We planned a short trip today, to the Broken Island Group in Barkley Sound with departure about 11 am. That allowed Martine, Debbie, and Dave to go for a nature walk over to a cove with salt-water tide pools. I stayed on the boat to catch up with the …
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On Our Way in Burlington Marina
We have had quite a month getting Muriel June ready for the last leg of the Great Loop. Alan left on April 20th to head to Burlington, VT where our nieces and spouses live and the Muriel June wintered at the Shelburne Shipyard. Up on jack stands, her bottom was painted and polished, the Caterpillar […]
Docked at Bamfield
Our boats at the dock. (View Post…)
Kitty in the Cat House area having lunch
This kitty had just finished lunch. Note the dinning room is covered. It rains a bit here. (View Post…)
Catastrophe Manor
Another home for cats. (View Post…)
Friendly Officers in Victoria
I apologize for missing a day or two. I have been focused on completing my article for an edited journal issue that a good friend is editing. I needed to compete it before we went out of Internet range. I also needed to manage a few things for my re…
Bellingham to Victoria
This morning we were up early to depart. For at least part of the trip, we journey with 5 other Grand Banks: Deception, Dream Catcher, Alaskan Drem, Grand Adventure, and Patos. To the sound of a loud cannon that Brian Pemberton had to signal our begi…
A Row of Grand Banks Trawlers
These are the Grand Banks in our fleet at NW Explorations. (View Post…)
Breakfast at the Web Locker
The Web Locker is right near our dock and a favorite breakfast place. (View Post…)
Departing tomorrow
Our boat is provisioned, systems have been checked, we are ready to go! We depart at 8 bells (8 am) tomorrow for Victoria. We have worked very hard the past few days to get Change of Latitude ready. New lines are on our dinghy, two new fenders are i…
