I’ve spent the last week in the islands of the sea of cortez – it’s (finally) stopped blowing hard and is warm and sunny – the snorkeling is excellent, so is the fishing and life is good. However I have… Continue reading
After my last post, I decided to wait till the day after before leaving as apparently the sea looked pretty rough and so did the bar. It was also my birthday so I was going to treat myself to a… Continue reading
So after my last post, I was still waiting for a couple more days – though it allowed me to get some stuff done that I really should have done earlier. Like mounting my stainless steel grab rails I’ve had… Continue reading
It’s just been basically impossible to find internet up here (I’m posting this from my SSB + modem) and even when found, it’s not enough bandwidth to even upload pictures. Currently looking to cross Cape Caution tomorrow and then should… Continue reading
So after the boatyard and sidney spit I ended up in Cadboro Bay for a couple of nights, while I finished my last week of work. This wasn’t a great couple of days, as the anchorage was very rolly and I had… Continue reading
So I leave to go to Ottawa tomorrow and then when I return I immediately go to the boatyard so I’ve been scrambling this last weekend to get as many things done as possible. Not helped by literally everyone I… Continue reading
I got a call yesterday, confirming that the wait list I was on had shifted, and I had a place in the winter program at the Causeway marina, in front of the Empress Hotel (still in Victoria!) Since I decided… Continue reading
As part of the ‘Sail Better, Idiot’ intuitive that was kicked off after being helplessly swept backward in Swiftsure I decided to install a boom vang. Basically, this is a block and tackle at the base of the mast that… Continue reading