Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Gulf Island Cruising August 2013

It has been almost 3 years since my last post. Could it be time to start again?

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

The Captain is Baaaaack!


View from the Water aboard Justavacation - Feb 2010


The torch from the water



The Admiral with the Russian Tall Ship in the back ground.

The Olympic Torch in Vancouver. (I can't believe we live here!)





It has been a long not so cold, not so white winter. The Admiral and I have enjoyed a couple of trips to Europe and Mexico since out last entry into the Captains Blog Log.

We have enjoyed a few nights out on Justavacation over Christmas, New Years and during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. I will post a few pictures in this entry from those outings.

We have a very busy summer already planned. We are looking forward to a couple of fishing trips to the Queen Charlottes, a trip to Quebec City that will extend into New York City, a 3 week cruise to the Discovery Islands, several shorter cruises into the Gulf Islands. And of course a weekend land cruise to Buffalo Flats, Alberta, (Now know as Leavitt) to attend a weekend Leavitt Family Reunion.

Stay tuned…

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Day 17 - Going Home

Note to viewer... If you are interested in reading the entire 17 day cruise, I suggest that you scroll to the bottom by clicking on older posts until you find day 1. We had a wonderful time making this journal, I hope you enjoy the journey.

If you want to view the pictures in a larger format just double click on it.


Day 17 – 5 July 2009

Departure – Tribune Bay
Destination – HOME (Reed Point Marina)

State of The Sea – 0.5 meter chop
Wind –W10
Weather – Overcast, visibility 10 nautical miles

Captain / Admiral’s report:

Justavacation weighed anchor shortly after 0800 this morning and slipped quietly out of Tribune Bay.

The morning was a little breezy, but very pleasant.

We love cruising early in the morning as it seems the world is just awakening. There are very few boats on the water and we get the opportunity to witness the seas as Captain Vancouver may have.

What a glorious opportunity we have enjoyed these last 17 days!

Great weather, Great seas, Great food, Great vistas, and especially our Good Friends:
Pat, Claudine, Tom & Susie; thanks for sharing this with us.

...and to our friends and family who may have been along vicariously, we hope we were able to share a small glimpse into the fascinating and rewarding cruise into Desolation Sound and beyond.

...To all, we end this portion of the Captains Blog Log with tired bodies, but invigorated minds and spirit.
Love Captain BrewSea and Admiral Heidi



The final sunset of our cruise, last night.


Casting off and bidding our good friends, Adieu

Pat, Claudine, Susie and Tom...thanks for sharing this experience with us.



how very fitting...




Early morning view of Sisters Is. Reporting station.




Hornby Island




Leaving Hornby



The beginning of Lasqueti Island




Lasqueti Island






Texada Island



Texada Island

oh buoy!


Is this what Captain Vancouver has seen?


or maybe this?


Welcome Passage from the unwelcome side... ;)


Leaving it all behind us.... ;(

Day 16 - Tribune Bay

Day 16 – 4 July 2009

Departure – Rebecca Spit
Destination – Tribune Bay

State of The Sea – calm waters
Wind – NW10
Weather – Sunny with a few clouds

Captain / Admiral’s report:

The pictures tell of our awesome trip to Tribune Bay. Justavacation broke off from the other two boats to make a short sojourn to Mitlenatch Island, which is a bird sanctuary.

The weather and the water were perfect for cruising today.

This evening as we arrived at Tribune Bay, the wind has come up out of the NW 15, the boats are rocking and the waves are slapping the sides of the boats. Maresia has her ground tackle out, but it may not be enough for the three boats to ride out the night, so we have decided to break off and set our own anchor for the night.

Our plan is to leave earlier than the others tomorrow morning. We know what lies ahead!!! The big 4 hour Clean!!!

This is our last night of the trip.

We have enjoyed our selves immensely and have learned a lot about travelling with another couple.

We have had some great experiences! We have shared light hearted and serious moments with each other. We have even shared some very personal moments as we experience the almost spiritual environment we are so lucky to be immersed in.

This captain has once again been the pupil! When it comes to gleaning the subtle nuances of running a boat; Captain Tom and Captain Pat have many years of experience they have vicariously and unknowingly shared to this novice Captain. Thank you “Gentlemen”!



Ahhhh!




Campbell River in the distance

Is that Mount Washington?


Mitlenatch Island...


Mitlenatch Island...



Mounds of white bird poop...




Cormorants





Nesting Cormorants


“Pecking Order” ?



The Admiral is pretty good with the old telephoto, right?



Seals




Lazy Seals checking out Justavacation




More Mitlenatch










bye bye Mitlenatch...



Cardinal Buoy at the reef near Comox.

Can you tell the Admiral which one it is? N, S, E or W?




Kingfisher Lodge.

We stayed here for one of our wedding gifts. Thanks Brighter Mechanical.




Sandy Island Park off the North end of Denman Island



Chrome Island Light House Station






Nice shot Heidi!









Seals on rocks - South end of Hornby Island



more



Can you find the Iguana in the rock?


hint.. look for the forest, not the trees...(no that does not mean look in the forest or trees)


Tribune Bay