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Category: Spirit Of Freedom

Celebration Of Light

Written by:Martin
Published on July 22nd, 2010 @ 22:37:00 , using 101 words, 34 views
Annual Celebration Of Light firework show in English Bay. Wonderful place to watch the action from. On the Spirit of Freedom with Mike and a host of other characters. There are some BIG boats out there The firework barge is somewhere over there… more »

First Solo Trip

Written by:Martin
Published on May 14th, 2010 @ 17:39:00 , using 165 words, 27 views
First solo trip in the Ecliptic ... too much wind for my lack of confidence the first time out alone. Kept the sails furled and motored out into English Bay. Met up with Mike on the Spirit Of Freedom and we drifted for a while. Best to hug the si… more »

Round Bowen

Written by:Martin
Published on January 31st, 2010 @ 14:40:00 , using 55 words, 28 views
Brisk day to go around Bowen Island ... boring shots for most people, but I enjoyed the trip. Starboard Light leaving Snug Cove Cowan Point lighthouse Looking over towards Horseshoe Bay Cowan Point from the back Southern side of Bowen Isl… more »

Winter Sailing

Written by:Martin
Published on December 6th, 2009 @ 12:03:00 , using 222 words, 27 views
Winter sailing in Howe Sound on the Spirit Of Freedom. It was beautiful 15 knots south of Bowen, but 30-40 knots coming back into Howe Sound. It was the first time Chris was on a smaller boat and he spent a while down below very sick. Not all his fau… more »

Getting Wet

Written by:Martin
Published on September 27th, 2009 @ 12:30:00 , using 146 words, 27 views
Looks calm, but there are some big waves ahead Safe back in the warm cabin ... soaking wet, but at least I didn't go overboard Soaking wet and still trying to get the line in ... I'm frozen ... it may be nice out and I was wearing shorts, but it is ve… more »

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