Well doesn’t surprise me I lost the discipline to keep this updated. Not that disciplined as a rule.
But today I embark on a much needed and much desired Sabbatical. 3 months off work after 19 years seems like a piece of heaven right now. A gift.
Phase one… 5 weeks on the boat and off to Desolation sound. Always wanted to explore Desolation but it’s a trek to get up there. You need some time, and finally we have time.
Desolation sound is off the north east side of Vancouver island known for beautiful anchorages. Peace and quiet. Dramatic shorelines and a rarity in the Pacific Northwest.. warm sea water that can get into the mid 70’s due to minimal tidal exchange. Seems weird to imagine swimming in the Pacific Northwest without freezing your b**ls off. We’ll see
Was supposed to leave last night but had so much to get done and was collecting the boat after a major electronics upgrade. New MFDs in the pilothouse and bridge. New radar etc. of course picked up the boat and it wasn’t working properly. But got that all fixed after S3 marine came out and worked on it at 9pm on a Friday night.
So it was today we leave. Headed to Sidney spit tonight just to clear customs into BC and chill for a night. It’s a beautiful day. We got stuck at the locks but ended up being the first boat in the large locks so that was good to get out quickly.
And now headed to Kingston to top up with Diesel and then on our way. Will try to update this as my own diary of events.