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 →
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 →
FATE OR CIRCUMSTANCE – BUYING A BOAT
Many people don’t believe in fate, some consider fate an alignment of coincidences, others don’t believe in coincidences. As a seaman I am super suspicious, I never walk under ladders, I have lucky numbers, never sail on Friday the thirteenth, constantly touch wood and know that fate and circumstance are realities of life. Late in... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 