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Posted on June 27, 2020January 3, 2022 by Glenda

Near Raza Island, BC. July 2020.

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Today we stretched our legs with a (very!) long wa Today we stretched our legs with a (very!) long walk to the East Point Light, at the south end of Saturna Island. We made lots of friends along the way, and got back just in time for sunset. It was a beautiful day, but my legs may never forgive me! #svinnisfree #not20anymore #saturnaisland #sheepies #eastpointlight #nowhalestoday
We have left the marina and are going back out on We have left the marina and are going back out on the hook for a few days. It's a beautiful day on the water, and I swear we're wearing fewer layers today than we wore in August on the Central Coast! Not enough wind for sailing, but you can't have everything! #svinnisfree #trincomalichannel #sailinglife #liveaboardlife #onthehook #wintersailing #salishsea
I walk past it (almost) every day, but I still can I walk past it (almost) every day, but I still can't resist stopping to admire the view! #saltspringisland #gangesharbour #saltspringislandmarina #svinnisfree #oceanview #liveaboardlife
Took advantage of the break in the weather and wen Took advantage of the break in the weather and went for a quick sail out of Ganges Harbour - just to shake off the last of the snow and give the engine a good run. Managed to get back before the snow starts sticking to the docks again! Now it's time for a hot cup of tea! 🫖 #ganges #wintersailing #gozzardyachts #gozzard36 #wherearethewhales
It's Frosty's revenge! Almost a foot of snow fell It's Frosty's revenge! Almost a foot of snow fell in the night. We were up at 2:30am digging out, on the assumption that it would be wetter and heavier by morning (and it is), and we didn't want to damage the canvas cockpit enclosure. This can be the first and last snowfall of 2022, right? #idontlikesnow #svinnisfree #saltspringisland #makeitstop
The snow has already started accumulating - looks The snow has already started accumulating - looks like we'll be digging out the boat again tomorrow. Hard to believe that this time 3 years ago we were replacing all the windows on our old sailboat! #nextwinterillbesomeplacewarm #donewithsnow #isitspringyet #nobaddaysboat #svinnisfree #liveaboardlife #gibsea84
The ocean has frozen in around us this morning. I The ocean has frozen in around us this morning. I wanted to get a better photo, but I don't want to venture outside until I can put more wooly layers on. Please can we go back to our usual warm and rainy weather now?! #svinnisfree #arcticblast #wheresmyrain #sailingbc #liveaboardlife #wintershouldntbethiscold
Enjoying the sun with a Christmas Day walk. The sn Enjoying the sun with a Christmas Day walk. The snow line started a few meters higher than sea level - let's hope it stays that way! 😄 #saltspringisland #duthiegallery #whitechristmas #icydocks
Santa's Elves stopped by today to install our new Santa's Elves stopped by today to install our new @spinlockhq clutches. That's one more box of stuff to take off the salon floor, and make room for more presents! 🎅🎁🎄Merry Christmas Everyone! . #svinnisfree #spinlock #usedclutchesforsale #sailinglife #boatjobsinexoticlocations #tinysanta #tinyelephant
Hard to believe that it's going to be snowy and we Hard to believe that it's going to be snowy and well below freezing here for the next week or so. It was so nice to get out for a walk and enjoy the sun while it lasts. #sailingbc #westcoastwinter #liveaboardlife #saltspringisland #gulfislandsbc
Tonight we are baking gingerbread cookies and watc Tonight we are baking gingerbread cookies and watching Die Hard on the tablet. It could be the start of a new holiday tradition. Especially the part where you first have to open a bottle of wine so you can use it as your rolling pin (no room for a real one in the galley!) #sailinglife #svinnisfree #mygalleyistiny #imissmykitchenaid #diehardisachristmasmovie
Motoring through Gabriola Pass this morning. The a Motoring through Gabriola Pass this morning. The angle of the winter sunshine makes it feel much earlier than 9am! Not that we're complaining or anything... #wintersailing #sailingbc #gabriolapass #svinnisfree #makethemostofthedaylight #colderoutthanitlooks #nofilter
The high winds on Georgia Straight made it super The high winds on Georgia Straight made it super bouncy at the dock today (and all of last night!). What to do? Take a long walk to another part of the island to see different boats on a different dock! (And then I guess you might as well explore the rest of the island too!) #gabriolaisland #gulfislandsbc #sailinglife #svinnisfree #galewarningineffect #hikingadventures
We made it! Just in time for the sun to come out, We made it! Just in time for the sun to come out, and the rain to start falling in earnest. It is December, after all... . #vrcoutstation #silvabaymarina #wintersailing #sailingbc #svinnisfree #winterinthegulfislands #sailinglife
We are heading west again, running away from that We are heading west again, running away from that big grey snow cloud over the city. There are so many freighters in English Bay right now - clear evidence of all the backlogs at the ports. #englishbay #sailingvancouver #bcsailing #chasethesun #liveaboardlife #sailinglife #40wattsofsolar #wintersailing
Good morning Vancouver! #lionsgatebridge #yvr #sai Good morning Vancouver! #lionsgatebridge #yvr #sailingbc #pointatkinson #liveaboardlife #womenwhosail #svinnisfree #wintersailing
Our neighbours in the marina have the coolest ligh Our neighbours in the marina have the coolest light display! #whalesofinstagram #unionsteamshipmarina #holidaylights #wintersailing #christmaslights #sailingbc #liveaboardlife
Hard to see, but there is a heron on the rock in t Hard to see, but there is a heron on the rock in the middle of the stream, fishing in the spot of sun.
All quiet on the Georgia Straight today - just us, All quiet on the Georgia Straight today - just us, the seagulls, and the occasional ferry. If you can keep yourself warm, it's really quite pleasant out here! #svinnisfree #wintersailing #hurricaneheater #wherearethewhales #watchoutforlogs #bcsailing #liveaboardlife #sailinglife
Up early to be off the dock by 9, and of course th Up early to be off the dock by 9, and of course this is the day we get snow. It's going to be cold on the water today! ❄️🌬️⛵⛄
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