Early start to get the slack water at Yaculta Rapids. I slept in the salon last night as I didn't like the anchorage but fortunately we had a calm and clear night, the stars are spectacular. A clear morning but bloody freezing, thermals, 4 layers and sea-boots weather. The layers came off later and by... Continue Reading →
SUN AND SHORTS DAY
Wonderful weather today, sunshine and sparkling scenery. Had a leisurely departure from Squirrel Cove, what a great place to stop over. Then motored up to Teakerne Arm Marine park. There is a spectacular waterfall and close by a small float, just big enough to take a couple of small boats. There are not many other... Continue Reading →
MOVING ON NORTH
Has a bit of a blow last night and the anchor chain was rumbling around over my head as I am sleeping in the forward cabin. I had a look around at 2 in the morning and made a cup of tea, it wasn’t much wind, just some gusts and rain. This morning I decided... Continue Reading →
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY AT CANOE COVE
It looks like summer is here early, bright sunshine and 22 degrees today. Everybody is happy even the seal swimming around the boat today. This afternoon I finished the cabling for the Iridium antenna and its all fixed in position and working well. It looks like mushrooms have been sprouting up around the stern rail... Continue Reading →
CHANDLERS ANNUAL SALE
Lovely bright weather today and a trip to the chandlers in Victoria for their annual sale. The place was buzzing but I didn’t see any real bargains. Managed to get a handheld VHF and new life jacket plus some other odds and ends. Stopped off in Sidney on the way back. In the afternoon I... Continue Reading →
ALL READY TO GO BUT NOT QUITE.
The boat is ready to go and so am I. The new spreader was installed this afternoon after which I tightened up the rig and we are all good to go sailing. Today I have been playing around with the Iridium Go. The first test call home went through without a hitch, followed by SMS... Continue Reading →
DESOLATION SOUND ARRIVAL
I had a mosquito for company last night, a large one who proved very elusive. To escape his periodic fly pasts and high pitched buzzing I had an early start. It was very quiet in the morning on departure from Scottie Bay and I motored for three hours before we got a breeze for the... Continue Reading →
PLUMBING DAY
Didn't get a good sleep last night, we had gusty winds and the boat was charging about all over the place with the anchor chain and snubber making a terrible racket. Strong wind from the NW again this morning, no point in heading into it so staying put in Scottie Bay. Decided to clear up... Continue Reading →
ELECTRIC DAY
The weather this morning was nasty and the forecast just as bad. So stayed tucked up in Scottie Bay and got stuck into the electrical jobs that I can't find an electrician to do. First I set about the easy job and fitted a new light over the chart table, it works but just need... Continue Reading →
BOISTEROUS SAILING TODAY
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 →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 