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Azores to Portugal Passage Blog

Azores to Portugal Passage Blog

Posted on July 15, 2024July 15, 2024 by Mike

Daily updates (and photos!) from our passage from Ponta Delgada on São Miguel in the Azores to Cascais in Portugal.

Posted in Animals, Europe, Passage Making, Sailing Life, Seamanship Tagged 2024, Azores, Europe, passage making, sailing, sailing life
Atlantic Crossing: Week 2

Atlantic Crossing: Week 2

Posted on May 31, 2024June 2, 2024 by Glenda

May 12th to 18th of our passage to Horta

Posted in Animals, Europe, Passage Making, Sailing Life Tagged 2024, atlantic, Azores, Europe, passage making, sailing life, whales
Whales!

Whales!

Posted on October 1, 2022October 2, 2022 by Glenda

August 13th to 16th, 2022 Because we have fallen behind on the blog, I’ve had several people ask if we were able to see any whales while we were in the St. Lawrence – pic or it didn’t happen, right? But rest assured – we saw LOTS of whales in Tadoussac! Watching whales from your Continue Reading

Posted in Animals, Sailing Life, St. Lawrence Tagged sailing, sailing life
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
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
Pelee Island

Pelee Island

Posted on July 24, 2022July 24, 2022 by Glenda

Go all the way South, and then head east…

Posted in Animals, Great Lakes, Travel Tagged anchorages, sailing
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
Killarney Provincial Park

Killarney Provincial Park

Posted on June 17, 2022June 17, 2022 by Glenda

Beaverstone Bay to Little Current

Posted in Anchorages, Animals, Sailing Life
Puget Sound

Puget Sound

Posted on May 21, 2022June 9, 2022 by Glenda

We had some extra time in May, so we took a trip south of the border.

Posted in Anchorages, Animals, Sailing Life Tagged anchorages, animals, BC Coast, sailing, sailing life
Bears!

Bears!

Posted on September 20, 2021January 3, 2022 by Glenda

A visit to Glendale Cove, in Knight Inlet

Posted in Anchorages, Animals Tagged anchorages, BC Coast, bears, sailing life
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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.

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That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope a That time when the dolphin used our snubber rope as a scratching post... 🥰🐬
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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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