boating
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Orcas in Garrison Bay!
I’m not sure I’d have believed it if I didn’t see it with my own eyes! We had just pulled our pizzas off the grill when I looked up and saw two big black fins go by. I grabbed my… Continue reading
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Boating Again!
Good to be back on the water! This trip began Thursday with a trip to Skyline Marine Center for a “haul & hang.” This is a short (1 hour or so) haul-out for pressure washing and scraping of the keel… Continue reading
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Roche | Bellingham | La Conner
It poured rain in Roche Harbor for a bit on Monday (4/21) and then cleared for a decent day. Got in a nice walk and a paddle. Not much going on this time of the year, and we were alone… Continue reading
Touch of Gray & The Motterhome 