The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Only one hundred and twelve miles sailed yesterday. The wind has been quite light from astern and that’s the best we could do. The good news, the distance made good is all in the right direction towards Hilo. Light winds from astern mean plenty of rolling. Truce and I are now well accomplished in the... Continue Reading →
Wonderful sparkling clear and calm weather today, perfect for motor boating. This morning we shot out of Red Bay at ten knots with the outgoing tide and into Sumner Strait. We carried the tide down to Port Protection where I tied up to a public float. Port protection is a small place, just a base... Continue Reading →
It’s always good to have a plan B. Today I had a plan B, C and D, Then ended up using plan E. The weather forecast today was for the same strong N W’ly winds as yesterday which would make progress up the Johnstone Strait impossible. As there is no option to using the Johnstone Strait if going... Continue Reading →
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 →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 