This morning I took a mammoth walk to the chandlers to pick up a harness, only to find the one he had was for a person less than 50 Kg. Oh well it was good exercise. Came back to the Nanaimo Yacht Club and did my laundry and let go from the dock just after... Continue Reading →
I CAN WAIT NO MORE
This morning I checked again at the marine office for my packages from NZ. NOTHING! Fourteen days since they left New Zealand, that’s snail mail. That’s it! I can wait no more. I am moving out, I feel trapped at Canoe Cove. I will check back from time to time by phone and maybe get the... Continue Reading →
GROCERY SHOPPING, MAKE AND MEND DAY
All very peaceful today at the mooring in Canoe Cove, this morning. I jumped on a bus to Victoria and then to Sidney to do some grocery shopping, thought it was time I had some fresh veg and fruit. This afternoon spent doing small jobs around the boat. I the past few days I have... Continue Reading →
SELF INFLICTED ENGINE PROBLEMS
I departed the marina berth this morning and went to a mooring. I am so relieved to get away from the marina and into some quiet space. I am still waiting for courier packages so can’t completely get away from Canoe Cove just yet. Also I now have an engine problem. When I started the... Continue Reading →
A QUIET DAY
A quiet day at Canoe Cove. I paid my bills for work done and my marina berth charges. I will move out to the anchorage in the early morning. I am looking forward to getting out of the marina and away from the power tools and constant noise from frantic fitting out work. I will... Continue Reading →
WET BUT HAPPY
It’s been wet and damp all day today, and still raining. Never mind we had a good day and after some soldering and improvisation this morning the echo sounder came back to life and is now showing the correct depth as far as I can tell, at least it goes up and down with the... Continue Reading →
ENGINE READY TO GO
Finally, the engine parts arrived from the USA. Big event, the engine has been serviced and the new exhaust mixer was fitted this afternoon. Engine wise we are all ready to go. I took a trip into town this morning to pick up some additional antenna cable and connectors. This afternoon I installed the AIS... Continue Reading →
A DAY OUT IN VICTORIA
It was Brass Monkey weather this morning so decided to get the bus to Victoria, good decision the day turned out to be sparkling and once I had warmed up really enjoyed it. I picked up some tide tables and a guide to Alaska wildlife at Munro’s Bookshop, what a great place. We now have... Continue Reading →
SHORTS AND T SHIRT DAY
Wonderful day, bright sun and no wind. Broke the shorts out today. Another day rummaging around the boat. I have now found everything and been in every space possible. Also set up and tested the autopilot ran OK after I cleaned the contacts. I topped up the fresh water today and found where the overflow... Continue Reading →
SPREADER REMOVAL DAY
Woke up this morning and it was warmer, did the breath test and only a bit of steam came out. Turned out to be a sunny and warm day, could have worn shorts but I was too busy to get changed. I turned out the lockers under the cockpit today and laid everything down in the... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 