The Great Bear Rainforest
On our way north, we meandered and did our best to get off the beaten track. On the way South, we have we have a lot of miles to cover...
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jeanneb
Jul 21, 20232 min
A new definition of "single-handing"
As sailors we are generally adept at adjusting to the wind, tide and seasons. In this case, our four hands, were now 3 and I only have...
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jeanneb
Jul 16, 20232 min
Here comes the sun (son?)
With a sudden switch of weather from the 50s --> to 80's almost over night, we found ourselves very happy with being able to do more...
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danb
Jul 14, 20232 min
It was the best of days, and the worst...
The sun came up (although I am not sure it was ever dark), our anchor pulled and we left Neka Bay (Port Frederick) enroute to Funter Bay....
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jeanneb
Jul 7, 20233 min
Spellbound and Awestruck
Our goal was to get to Glacier Bay National Park. Why? Because its there. And everyone said 'its awesome'. But I really didn't know...
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jeanneb
Jun 30, 20233 min
Minnows, Rockfish & Whales
While in Juneau we were amazed with the flurry of activity at the marina. Mega yachts, fishing boats, whale watching boats and other...
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jeanneb
Jun 23, 20233 min
"Big" Cities - "Long" Days
We've moved from the 'early' crew to Alaska to being right in the thick of tourist season. As we headed into Ketchikan we were joined by...
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jeanneb
Jun 16, 20233 min
Not so - Misty - Fjords National Monument
After crossing into Alaska, with customs cleared, we decided to go the 'long way round' to Ketchikan and circumnavigate Revillagigedo...
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jeanneb
Jun 9, 20233 min
BC - Its a wrap!
We crossed from British Columbia to Alaska and passed through the notorious (although thankfully calm) Dixon Entrance. I think it was...
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jeanneb
Jun 2, 20233 min
Let sleeping whales lie...
Since we passed Cape Caution, time has slipped away. We've travelled 224 miles. And are almost to the northern end of British Columbia....
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jeanneb
May 26, 20232 min
Our cape caution crossing
After May 1st, we were clear with our insurance to move further north and cross the 51st parallel. So we spent a day in Allison Harbour,...
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jeanneb
May 19, 20232 min
On the hook in Blunden Harbour
So there is a 'thing' with US boat insurance (or at least our boat insurance) that without a special rider and more money, we can't go...
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jeanneb
May 12, 20232 min
The 'Precious' (aka replacement part)
In Sullivan Bay, we enjoyed three fabulous days. We were again, the 'season openers' and enjoyed meeting the manager and hearing about...
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jeanneb
May 5, 20232 min
Broughton Islands adventure
Leaving Echo Bay, we headed further NW to Broughton Island. We were expecting fair weather for a day or two, but with continued winds...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20232 min
Rainy point
We've been able to catch some crab and shrimp this week. It's been very tasty and the boat cat agrees and now is very cranky when there...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20232 min
Milestones
I'm hoping the milestone of 'winter storms complete' is done. We spent 4 days in the last week sitting out 30-40 knots of wind while at...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20232 min
Adjusting to boat life, just roll with it
We've travelled our first 150 miles. We are already [re] learning that traveling is a function of the wind, the temperature and the tide...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20231 min
The hardest thing ...is to leave the dock
Change has been my job for the last 14 years and you could say I'm pretty OK with it (perhaps annoyingly too OK with it as some of you...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20231 min
Bon voyage
These last two weeks have been a whirlwind of saying Bon Voyage to many of our friends here in town. I don't really like good bye, and...
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jeanneb
Apr 28, 20232 min
Stocking the galley
We are crossing things off the list faster then we are adding things at this point. Always a good sign in any project. The house is...
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