August 2, 2011After an uneventful transit of Yuculta Rapids we decided to avoid the crowds in Prideaux Haven and instead headed for Gorge Harbor on Cortes Island. The anchorage near the marina was very crowded so we found a relatively empty space…
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#12 Craig to Prince Rupert
Saturday, August 6, 2011: Craig to Nina CoveWe got off the dock and on our way by 8AM. The wind and seas are calm and the skies are partly cloudy as we make a slow left hand turn around Prince of Wales Island. By 10:30 we are through Tlevak…
The Blue Ridge Parkway
In an attempt to get away from the extreme heat and humidity that has been plaguing much the nation, we decided to rent a car and go for a road trip. But where could we go to get away from these high temps? Well of course – duh – the mo…
#11 Back on the Cruise
After a 3-week break, we have arrived back in Craig Alaska and are prepared to continue our cruise. Today we’ll motor south and east along the protected waters of Prince of Wales Island. After fishing a bit we hope to end up in Nina Cove on…
Southbound from Port McNeill
July 29, 2011After docking at the Port McNeill Fuel Dock Marina Patrick hunted for spare parts (none found) and Miriam did the final shopping for provisions before Spirit heads back into the USA on August 5, 2011. That evening we had dinner with …
New Bern Forecast: Hot & Humid
We determined that anchoring out in the “heat wave” that has settled along the East Coast is not conducive to doing much of anything – we don’t have the energy to go exploring by foot or dinghy, there’s very little breeze to move the hot air …
More Broughton Archipelago Photos
Dinner in Sutherland BayOn the flybridge of Seventh WaveLinda Collier’s PaellaThe Raft Up!All 13 people fit on the flybridge of Seventh WaveEagles nest in Acteon SoundAllyson reading a Cajun fairy tale after the Cajun DinnerJennis Bay MarinaThe Roche H…
Broughton Archipelago Interlude
On the Move Cruise NorthJuly 23, 2011We departed Port McNeill and headed for the Broughton’s, destination unknown. After several hours regretting our choice of directions around Malcom Island, we motored up Fife Sound and ended up in Shawl Bay,…
Hot time in Balt-tee-more!
Maerin is still at Stansbury, and we’ve gone separate ways in a manner of speaking. Barb is spending the bulk of her time in York looking after her mother who had the misfortune of taking a fall down a flight of stairs at her home. No permanent damag…
Ocean Falls to Shawl Bay
July 20, 2011The rain continued overnight with winds to 34 knots as we stayed safely at the dock in Ocean Falls. The rain was heavy and we now know why the local residents call themselves the “Rain People”. We checked the prawn and crab…
