Touch of Gray AT362

Janine Mott

  • Fish On!

    Pink salmon are jumping all over the place and Malcolm caught his first one this morning, out fishing with his dad. He reeled it in all by himself! (He’s 5!) We had planned to take off Thursday but decided to… Continue reading

  • Montague | Garrison Bay | Home

    There is a chandelier hanging under the Granville Bridge, right by the yacht club and we took a quick walk to look at it Friday afternoon. (The FCYC is the red building at the bottom of the photo.) Three times… Continue reading

  • Fireworks!

    Wednesday, Mike and Nick moved Aris from Quayside Marina to the False Creek Yacht Club. For several reasons, one of which was the harsh treatment from the other Dick (Richard) regarding our dinghy. Then yesterday, Mike moved from the yacht… Continue reading

  • Gibsons | Bowen | Vancouver

    Dinner at Smitty’s Oyster House in Gibsons was excellent! Quite a place. Busy, great location on the waterfront and good seafood. We had oysters, on the half shell and pan fried, mussels, and chowder. The chowder was a little more… Continue reading

  • Pender Harbour to Gibsons

    We ate at the Grasshopper Pub Wednesday evening – adequate food…spectacular view. You can see Touch of Gray anchored in Garden Bay. We’ve spent some time researching and inquiring at various locations and now have a plan. We were able… Continue reading

  • A Change in Plans – Princess Louisa Inlet

    We decided to get up to Desolation Sound, so just one night in Pender Harbor. Anchorage in Garden Bay was great! We got an early start around 7am and proceeded to get the crap kicked out of us in the… Continue reading

  • Hankerin’ for Anchorin’

    Union Steamship Marina is a lovely small place in Snug Cove on Bowen Island in Howe Sound, British Columbia. We arrived Wednesday after a 43 nm cruise from Blaine. The cove is an offshoot of the larger Mannion Bay and… Continue reading

  • Boundary Bay | Bowen | Bedding | Bird | Baby

    Crossing Boundary Bay, from Semiahmoo toward Bowen Island, this morning was not “pleasurable.” But first, let me start from the beginning. Birding Anyone? I enjoy birdwatching. An amateur, at best. I have my favorites, and in my top five is… Continue reading

  • Videos

    As I mentioned, I have a new iPhone and I can now post videos easily. Here are a few videos I was unsuccessful posting in the past. Continue reading

  • Garrison Bay | Friday Harbor | Home

    We hiked up Young Hill Sunday morning with Tracey & Steve, then lunched at the Madrona Bar & Grill in Roche Harbor. On Young Hill: After hanging out on the boat for a while, the four of us dinghied over… Continue reading