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Learning Lessons

September 7, 2014Matt 3 Comments

One thing that has been a constant has been the amount of new things that I’ve been learning. Some I learn the hard way. Today, I decided to do some crabbing. I’d already taken out the boat once before with… Continue reading →

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CYA basic cruising course

July 26, 2014Matt Leave a comment

So my sailing course is over – I passed the theory exam with 94% (somehow) and also passed the practical. The sailing experience was extremely useful – I actually know what most of the lines are for now on my… Continue reading →

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Learning to sail

July 20, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Work on Windchime is on hold for the week – I’m taking a week long sailing course out of Vancouver starting tomorrow! Sleeping on a boat is something I’m used to by now, but a 31 footer with 3/4 complete… Continue reading →

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Its that time of year again - Sooner put away and Its that time of year again - Sooner put away and I'm back driving boats, docks and spreadsheets for thr BC lodge
A random assortment of pictures from my month in S A random assortment of pictures from my month in San Blas

#sailing #sailboat
Sending it - Sooner chases Tally Ho in the San Bla Sending it - Sooner chases Tally Ho in the San Blas islands.

Photos by @sampsonboatco (I need to get a drone apparently)
This is a narrow passage through the underwater re This is a narrow passage through the underwater reefs between the islands that I sailed through. 

Its a bit nerve-wracking, being only around 50 foot wide so I was double reefed on the main and just with a tiny bit of headsail out to help steerage, so I wouldn't go too fast if I did hit something. 

Drone shots.by @sampsonboatco 

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