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Blaine, WA to Bella Bella, BC (Part 2)
I’ve learned a few basic rules about cruising British Columbia’s Inland Passage since beginning this cruise. Most important, you will not be disappointed if you expect gray, rainy and cold weather. The weather, at least this early in the cruising … Continue reading
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Blaine, WA to Bella Bella, British Columbia
After two days of motoring from Blaine, WA toward Bella Bella, BC we had an exhilarating day of sailing today from Comox to Campbell River (the name of a city). We left the marina in Comox in absolutely glassy conditions … Continue reading
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Ambassador 89 – Back in the Pacific
As much as I enjoyed the Atlantic ocean and Caribbean sea, it sure feels good to back in the Pacific. The Atlantic side of Panama was cloudy and rainy with thunder and lightning. But the Pacific side has dawned clear … Continue reading
Ambassador 88 – Delay Update
Well, the story is that the freighter we were supposed to lock up with this morning got delayed, and the tanker that took its place was a Panamax, meaning there was no room left for me. So now, I am … Continue reading
Ambassador 87 – Delayed… again
We arrived at canal entrance 5:30am per our schedule. No advisor showed up at 6. At 6:15 I called in and was told we were not going until the afternoon and to stand by. We have returned to the marina … Continue reading
Ambassador 86 – Slight Delay in Transit
We had a slight change of plans this afternoon regarding our transit. Instead of locking up to Gatun lake today and spending the night anchored there, we will lock up at 6am tomorrow morning, then continue straight through, and complete … Continue reading
Ambassador 85 – The Adventure Continues
I am back in Panama, and we are scheduled to transit southbound from the Atlantic to the Pacific starting this afternoon. I have been joined by friends Marianne Wheeler, Steve and Charlene Swierkowski, and Isabelle Deneyer, as I must have … Continue reading
Ambassador 84 – Tied to the dock in Panama!
Hallelujah, I made it. After 33 days at sea, sailing 5,457 nautical miles, I pulled in to Shelter Bay marina in Colon, Panama, at 3am local time and tied to the dock. Whew! As much as I would have liked … Continue reading
Ambassador 83 – I can almost see it
Not really, but it seems like I should. At 8:00 this morning I was only 140 miles away from the canal breakwater. After sailing over 5300 miles to get here, it seems reaaalllly close! But, despite being close, I still … Continue reading
Ambassador 82 – One month milestone
Yesterday marked a full month, 31 days, at sea for me. Its hard to believe I haven’t worn shoes or pants for a month, and I haven’t passed a comb through my hair for a month! (Yes, I wash it … Continue reading