On the road (water) again! ~~~~~~/)~~~~

It is important to stay within radio contact range.

We are currently on our way out of Nanaimo Harbour. Had a great 24 hours with the two 5 year olds and now have great grandma on board. The weather is perfect for sailing, we are heading across to Lasqueti Island for the night. We will be in and out of internet range, but will respond to all emails when we get them.
Cheerio!

And they're at the post....... they're off!!

Monday August 9, 2009
Leave our dock, Ladysmith 1330
Trip log: 0nm
Arrive Nanaimo Harbour 1745
Ultimate destination: Seymour Inlet 51 04.98N 127 39.40W

Lots of reading material for our trip.

We are off, FINALLY!! It took us two full days to pack the boat with enough supplies to last us one month. That is a lot of trips down and up the stairs. But, we are one hour into our trip and so far neither Jerry or myself can think of anything we have forgotten.
We will get through Dodd Narrows just before slack so we get a little push with the current. Next stop will be to fill up on diesel and water in Nanaimo, then we can put the anchor down in the harbour and enjoy our reward..... a nice dinner with a glass of wine. Then Splendid Mane will gently rock us to sleep. Saaa-weeet!!!
Welcome to all our followers, we hope you enjoy the trip!
Fuel: 114 lt (with extra gas can) $125.29
Water tanks full.

Newcastle Island, Nanaimo to Ladysmith

Sandstone rocks on Newcastle Island.

Wednesday Sept 23, 2009

Leave: Nanaimo Harbour 0715

Nanaimo skyline on Tuesday night.

We are catching the slack tide at Dodds Narrows, but decided to take a turn and explore something new by going through False Narrows instead. The tide is high, so it was a piece of cake! Apparently, according to the guide book, it is only for intrepid sailors! Ha!

Arrive: Ladysmith at our dock 1230

Home again! We just have to finish a few projects we started on the house and then we will be off again, but not on the boat just yet. Our next trip will be by car to Lethbridge. Adios for now!

Jedediah Island to Nanaimo Harbour

GG takes control, and does a very good job. Who ever said seniors are not useful? He he.

Tuesday Sept 22, 2009

Leave: Paul Island anchorage 0830

Clear and sunnnnyyyy again! Perfect weather for being out on the water, but no wind.

Our anchor was caught under another boat's chain, so fortunately, because we have a trip line on our anchor, we were able to untangle his chain from our anchor.

Arrive: Nanaimo Harbour fuel dock 1310

Fill up: engine hours 1598 92 L, $96.55

GG is departing Splendid Mane, heading back to the mainland via BC Ferries, and then on to Barcelona! Happy sailing GG!! Have fun.

We are anchored close by Newcastle Island for the night, probably be at our home dock tomorrow afternoon.