Archives for: October 2010
13.5 miles, 2 3/4 hours. Sailing back from Gibsons round the far side of Bowen. Great wind, but large swells made a beam reach a little tricky to sail. Pacific White-Sided Dolphins swam with us for a few minutes south of Bowen.
Having had their fun for the day the dolphins sped off to join the rest of the pod
Although we were doing close to 7 knots the dolphins left us like we were standing still
White Sided Dolphins breaking the surface ... they sounded amazing
6.7 knots ... faster than the motor and much quieter ... most of the trip home was at this speed ... wonderful
Passing Paisley Island ... interesting looking at the islands from the other side for a change
Doug at the helm allowing me to video on the trip down the far side of Bowen
Finally enough wind for the sails
Looking back at Gibsons
I'm old enough to have enjoyed this series
All about the Persephone
Looks smaller in person than on the show
I remember this place from the show
More boats
So much bigger than the Bowen Marina's
Docked at the Gibsons Marina ... I'm glad that Doug got to do that parking job
Doug allowing me to goof around on the front of the boat
Doug looking relaxed as we leave Bowen
Looking up Howe Sound
10.6 miles, 2 1/4 hours. Motoring over to Gibsons for Chinese food. Wonderful cruise over with little wind. Enjoyed wandering around Gibsons.
Going north for the first time in a while leaving Passage Island in the distance
The race will be north ... so go that way
Lots of debris floating in the Sound from log barges and bad weather ... the birds like it since it gives them a good perch to stand on
Boyer Island off in the distance