This morning Ngozi departed Truce on her way back to New Zealand. The Harbourmaster at Hoonah very generously gave her a lift up to the airport. I am now alone again and have missed having company today. And no, it’s not just to have help with the cooking and cleaning! The voyage from Canoe Cove... Continue Reading →
CHICHAGOF ISLAND
Many times when crossing the North Pacific by ship I have looked at the chart and wondered about Chichagof Island. In my mind the name has a mystery and provokes thoughts of early Russian explores and traders. Well, I am here now, although I have yet to set foot on its wet soggy ground. All... Continue Reading →
PRINCE RUPERT – SOCIAL SCENE
Rain pissed down all day today, heavy in the morning and light in the afternoon and now what a local refers to as Scotch Mist in the evening. A busy day doing chores as this is the first port call for a couple of weeks. Garbage disposal, two trips to the launderette, ship chandlers, Library... Continue Reading →
WORKING FOR A BERTH
An early start this morning, the wind came calling so I pulled the anchor and made for Green Point Rapids. We arrived early but didn't have too much current against. When we popped out the West side the wind had got up to gale force. Despite best efforts of Mr Yanmars 27 hp we were going... Continue Reading →
GRENVILLE CHANNEL – CONTINUED
We caught the tide up Grenville Channel this afternoon from Lowe Inlet where we passed a comfortable night at anchor. We anchored just inside the entrance to the inlet on a bank and I expected to be disturbed by the wash from passing ships, but it was all peaceful. I have only seen two cruise... Continue Reading →
HUMAN CONTACT AGAIN
Curlew Bay proved to be a nice quiet anchorage and I had a good sleep. A bit of a late start today, we are heading up to the village of Hartley Bay and it’s not far so no hurry. The wind was very light from the south and we sailed under the jib slowly up... Continue Reading →
OTTERS AND JELLYFISH
The weather blew all night and into today. A gale warning in place so I decided to sit another day in the cosy anchorage and carry on doing bits and bobs. The sun came out and the weather was beautiful out of the wind. I completely filled my day with activities and the time flew... Continue Reading →
OVERCAST, WET, COLD AND DAMP
A really grey and overcast morning and raining but nice and calm. We caught the tide through Jackson Narrows this morning and proceeded up Jacksons passage – sounds weird. The highlight of today was a call at the village of Klemtu.
WATCHING THE WEED GROW
Still waiting. I expected the courier to turn up today with the EPIRB but he was a no show. Called the dispatcher who sent it from Canoe Cove to learn that he doesn’t work weekends and will be back on Monday. I am getting so frustrated and stressed by this whole saga. I don’t want to say... Continue Reading →
THE WAITING GAME
Once again waiting. The EPIRB was delivered today to Canoe Cove by Canada Post today. Now it’s is on its way to Port McNeil by Courier. Hopefully, fingers crossed it will arrive tomorrow. It looks like I will miss my sailing window early tomorrow morning and the forecast is now giving 40 knot N W’ly winds for... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 