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The St. Lawrence

The St. Lawrence

Posted on September 23, 2022October 2, 2022 by Mike

Montreal, Quebec, and rough weather on the St. Lawrence give way to the beautiful Charlevoix

Posted in Anchorages, Marinas, St. Lawrence, Travel
Boat Project: Autopilot

Boat Project: Autopilot

Posted on August 31, 2022October 2, 2022 by Mike

A project in the works for a long time adds a big element of redundancy to our autopilot.

Posted in Boat Work, Seamanship
Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands

Lake Ontario to the Thousand Islands

Posted on August 14, 2022August 14, 2022 by Mike

Memories and joy with family and friends as we leave the great lakes behind.

Posted in Anchorages, Animals, Great Lakes, Marinas, Sailing Life, St. Lawrence, Travel
Toronto

Toronto

Posted on August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 by Mike

After months in remote areas and small towns, reconnecting with old friends in the big city was a treat.

Posted in Great Lakes, Marinas, Sailing Life, Travel
Downbound (the Welland Canal)

Downbound (the Welland Canal)

Posted on July 27, 2022July 30, 2022 by Mike

It was easier than descending Niagara Falls…

Posted in Animals, Great Lakes, Sailing Life, Seamanship, Travel
Lake Huron

Lake Huron

Posted on July 8, 2022July 8, 2022 by Mike

The journey south down Lake Huron is a change of pace, and more.

Posted in Great Lakes, Sailing Life, Travel
North Channel Cruising

North Channel Cruising

Posted on June 30, 2022July 8, 2022 by Mike

Finishing up our North Channel cruise with a voyage along the northern shore.

Posted in Anchorages, Animals, Great Lakes, Sailing Life
The Benjamins

The Benjamins

Posted on June 23, 2022July 8, 2022 by Mike

The legendary North Channel anchorage delivers.

Posted in Anchorages, Great Lakes, Sailing Life
Big Current

Big Current

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Mike

Current on the lake(??) keeps us at the dock for another night.

Posted in Sailing Life, Seamanship, Travel
La Mer Douce

La Mer Douce

Posted on June 5, 2022July 8, 2022 by Mike

“La Mer Douce” (the gentle, or calm, sea) was the name that Samuel de Champlain gave to Georgian Bay. Georgian Bay is large (15,000 km2): two and half times bigger than our past stomping ground the Georgia Strait, nearly as big as Lake Ontario, and certainly could have been named the sixth great lake rather Continue Reading

Posted in Anchorages, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes, Sailing Life, Seamanship, Travel
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Where Are We Now?

Cruising in the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea!

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We have had a busy month in Licata, doing minor to We have had a busy month in Licata, doing minor touch-ups on Innisfree, and getting her ready to show to potential buyers. We officially moved back to Vancouver yesterday, and will have a view of a different marina for a few months as we get settled and find a new place to live. 
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Journey's End The last couple of days have seen u Journey's End

The last couple of days have seen us reminiscing and talking about the highlights of the last 5 years. It's been a bittersweet time. This morning we woke up just before dawn, raised the anchor as we have so many times before, and motored west in a gentle breeze and sunny weather. More stories, some laughs, and some tears.

At around 3 pm, we docked in Licata, which is where our sailing journey ends. Well, at least for now. We purchased Innisfree just over 5 years ago, undertook a major refit, packed up our lives, and set sail. 

We explored remote inlets and endless tropical beaches, woke up to whales beside the boat, and swam with sea turtles. We  crossed oceans, rode out violent storms, visited ancient cities, and climbed volcanoes. Most of all, wherever we went, we met amazing people and made some lifelong friendships. 

After 15,000 nm, it's time for a change of pace. Time for new challenges and familiar surroundings. It is time to return to Vancouver, reconnect with old friends, and spend more time with family. 

We've decided to put Innisfree up for sale. More to come on that and what's next. But for now, just a thank you to everyone who has been a part of this journey. We feel so fortunate and grateful.

#sailinglife #svinnisfree #ontonewadventures #gozzard36 #sicily #wesailedtoeurope
That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope a That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope as a scratching post... 🥰🐬
#sicily #sailinglife #svinnisfree #gozzardyachts #dolphins
Well, that's a treat. A late day storm delivered a Well, that's a treat. A late day storm delivered a brilliant full double rainbow over Isola di Ortigia.
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