Ahh, the sea... once it casts it's spell, it holds one in it's net of wonder forever.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Rebecca Spit
After dinner last night we rode our bikes over to Rebecca Spit, it was such a beautiful evening. The scenery on the spit is really breath taking, pictures do not do it justice. Our internet service will become more and more sketchy from this point on so I will not be able to blog as much. May 23, 2006 Time: 0830 Lv: Heriot Bay Course: Strait of Georgia > Hoskyn Channel > Octopus Islands M. P., Quadra Island Our plan for today is to anchor at the north end of Quadra in OctopusIslandsMarinePark. The weather forecast is for light winds from the SE, but not enough to sail. We motored out a little way from HeriotBay where we had an internet connection. Jerrry did a little stock trading while I tried some jigging. Caught some seaweed, but that was all. Our route took us up Hoskyn Channel between Quadra and ReadIsland. The most excitement we had was going through SurgeNarrows…. Our instruments told us we were doing 11.8 knots SOG (speed over ground). That is the fastest we’ve had our boat going. We arrive just outside OctopusIslands and put our prawn trap out in 250’. Arv: Octopus Islands Marine Park Lat 50 16.66 N Lon 125 13.97 W Time: 1445 Distance: 10 nm
Yes, Rebecca Spit is certainly a beautiful spot. I don't recognize the Heriot Bay Inn from the water. I do remember our dinner and evening spent there. It was fun. Did you get in touch with Susan? Love, Mom
Kathy and Jerry, You both look so happy. I enjoy your link and all the stories your telling us. It makes me feel like I am there. I also enjoyed looking at the layout of your sail boat. Although we "Joe and I" came sailing with you last year I had no idea how nice the inside of your boat was. It looks real cozy and home like. No wonder you can stay away for such a long period. It is a home away from home. I am looking forward to your next posting. Till then Rita
Kathy & Jerry.......love exploring the Gulf Islands and coastal waters of British Columbia on our sailboat. We also have become fond of exploring central Mexico during the winter months, and hanging out in the small town of Ajijic. We hope our photos and blogging will give you the chance to experience the same, and maybe inspire you to do some exploring yourself.
New crew member
We welcome aboard our newest crew.... Maggie. She joined our family this spring on March 23. She celebrated her first birthday on April 27th. She is very smart, so we are hopeful that she will learn her new duties quickly.
Our Boat
Splendid Mane is a 2002 Beneteau 393, 40 feet in lenght. We have radar, color chartplotter, 56 hp yanmar engine, autopilot, autostream feathering propeller, dingy with 6hp engine, dodger with full enclosure, two staterooms, two heads, fully equipped galley, and lots more extras. It is a safe, comfortable boat for two people but would be easy to sail singlehanded as well.
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5 comments:
Looks like you are having fun. How do we email you guys?
Pee
Yes, Rebecca Spit is certainly a beautiful spot. I don't recognize the Heriot Bay Inn from the water. I do remember our dinner and evening spent there. It was fun. Did you get in touch with Susan?
Love, Mom
Thanks for sending me this link. I'm enjoying all your pictures and posts and will be following your journey all the way. Happy sailing!
Sharon
Kathy and Jerry, You both look so happy. I enjoy your link and all the stories your telling us. It makes me feel like I am there. I also enjoyed looking at the layout of your sail boat. Although we "Joe and I" came sailing with you last year I had no idea how nice the inside of your boat was. It looks real cozy and home like. No wonder you can stay away for such a long period. It is a home away from home.
I am looking forward to your next posting.
Till then
Rita
By the way, I just realize I do not have to be anonymous. I can go by my nick name Sos
Rita
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