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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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At the @vanboatshow today, volunteering with the At the @vanboatshow today,  volunteering with the @bluewatercruisingassociation. Come on down to Granville Island, visit some boats, and say hello! 
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Back out on the water today, except it was a littl Back out on the water today, except it was a little more solid than I remember. And colder, too, with a high of -13°C today! 
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We took advantage of a sunny afternoon and walked We took advantage of a sunny afternoon and walked part of Vancouver's seawall. We even have palm trees and a beach, so it's almost like we never left the tropics! 🤣
#vancouver #EnglishBay #citybythesea
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. 
If you want to start your own sailing adventure, I can recommend a great sailboat! https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/1998-gozzard-36e-9966759/
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