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How I spent my Easter Vacation

How I spent my Easter Vacation

Posted on May 15, 2022June 9, 2022 by Glenda

Part two of our April adventures.

Posted in Anchorages, Sailing Life Tagged anchorages, BC Coast, Georgia Straight, Gulf Islands, sailing life
April Adventures

April Adventures

Posted on May 5, 2022June 9, 2022 by Glenda

Part one of our April sailing adventures

Posted in Anchorages, Boat Work Tagged boat work, Gulf Islands
Back on the hook

Back on the hook

Posted on April 4, 2022June 9, 2022 by Glenda

The last few months have sped by, and we are excited to be off the dock and back to life on the anchor. We stayed on Salt Spring Island until the last week of January, and then spent a few days sailing around the Southern Gulf Islands before heading over to Vancouver. We were fortunate Continue Reading

Posted in Anchorages, Sailing Life Tagged 2022, Gulf Islands
Back in the Gulf Islands

Back in the Gulf Islands

Posted on October 5, 2021January 7, 2022 by Glenda

It’s so much warmer here! 😉

Posted in Anchorages Tagged anchorages, BC Coast, Georgia Straight, Gulf Islands
Rendezvous at Sidney Spit

Rendezvous at Sidney Spit

Posted on July 13, 2021January 7, 2022 by Mike

Leaving Montague Harbour, we sailed south to Sidney Island and the popular Sidney Spit anchorage, part of Gulf Islands National Park. Yesterday we were up early to use the high tide to get into the dock at Gartside Marine Engines for a service and a few minor fixes on the heater/hot water system. The work Continue Reading

Posted in Anchorages, Sailing Life Tagged anchorages, Gulf Islands
Departure Day!

Departure Day!

Posted on July 10, 2021January 3, 2022 by Glenda

It’s Day 1 of our Adventure

Posted in Sailing Life Tagged Georgia Straight, Gulf Islands, sailing

Where Are We Now?

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

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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. 
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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
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