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philiplgarrett
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Thursday June 8: Shearwater
Barlavento went back into the water this afternoon at 4:30 PM. I spent two or three hours cleaning the grime the boat acquired while in...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Wednesday June 7: Shearwater BC
The boat is ready to go back in the water today. We need to wait until about 4:00 PM when the tide is high enough to provide adequate...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 8, 20231 min read
Tuesday June 6: Shearwater BC
Rick, the Shearwater fiberglass repair expert, and his assistant repaired the fiberglass damage.
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philiplgarrett
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Monday June 5: Shearwater BC
A awoke to clear skies and warmer weather. The air is clear and the light is amazing. It is extraordinarily beautiful here. As soon as we...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 6, 20231 min read
Sunday June 4: Shearwater BC
A rain storm arrived last evening. Today was cold, windy, and occasionally heavy rain fell. The boat yard at Shearwater is closed until...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 6, 20233 min read
Saturday June 3: Philip Inlet BC to Shearwater BC
When we awoke, the surface of Philip Inlet was as flat and reflective as a mirror. The trees surrounding the inlet were reflected in the...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 2, 20231 min read
Friday June 2: Port McNeill BC to Philip Inlet BC
We departed Port McNeill just after 6:00 AM. Our goal was to round Cape Caution before the afternoon winds had a chance to build. Cape...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 1, 20232 min read
Thursday June 1: Alert Bay to Port McNeill
We awoke to beautiful weather in Alert Bay. The sun was shining and the air was remarkably clear. We were afloat alone in the midst of a...
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philiplgarrett
Jun 1, 20231 min read
Wednesday May 31: Kanish Bay BC to Alert Bay BC
The night had been windy. Mary did not sleep well because she was checking on the anchor periodically to ensure it did not drag. She only...
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philiplgarrett
May 30, 20231 min read
Tuesday May 30: Comax BC to Kanish Bay BC
We got underway at 7:30 AM this morning. It was cool and the wind was blowing from the Northwest at 15 miles per hour. Once we departed...
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philiplgarrett
May 29, 20232 min read
Monday May 29: Nanaimo BC to Comox BC
We have a 35 item checklist that we follow each morning before we depart. The checklist ensures that we only depart once everything is...
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philiplgarrett
May 28, 20231 min read
Sunday May 28: Sidney BC to Nanaimo BC
We departed Sidney BC at 9:15 AM bound for Nanaimo BC. The conditions were again ideal. Temperatures were in the high sixties and the sun...
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philiplgarrett
May 27, 20232 min read
Saturday May 27: Cadburo Bay BC to Sidney BC
We departed Cadburo Bay BC at about 9:00 AM bound for Sidney BC. We had a very pleasant trip over. The weather was sunny and mild. We...
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philiplgarrett
May 26, 20232 min read
Friday, May 26: Port Townsend WA to Cadboro Bay BC
We departed Port Townsend at 7:15 AM to cross the Straight of Juan de Fuca. We departed early because the wind was slated to build in the...
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philiplgarrett
May 25, 20231 min read
Thursday, May 25: Shilshole Marina to Port Townsend
We departed Shilshole Marina at 8:00 AM for Port Townsend. The conditions were excellent. It was sunny and we had an ebb tidal current...
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philiplgarrett
May 25, 20233 min read
Wednesday, May 24: Shilshole Marina
The day is sunny and warm. The surrounding marina guest slips are beginning to fill up with early arrivals for the Memorial Day weekend....
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philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
Wednesday April 16 2014: Jaltemba to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit
We departed Jaltemba at about 8:30 for La Cruz de Huanacaxtle. The wind was light all morning and we motored at about 5.8 knots. In the...
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philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
Tuesday April 15 2014: Chacala to Jaltemba, Nayarit
Mary Campbell and went ashore and had breakfast at Casa Pacific Bed and Breakfast. Their restaurant was closed for the season but they...
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philiplgarrett
May 23, 20231 min read
Monday April 14 2014: Chacala, Nayarit
Mary Campbell and I spent the day exploring Chacala. We first checked in with the port captain. We then walked up to the Casa Pacific Bed...
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philiplgarrett
May 23, 20232 min read
Sunday April 13 2014: Isla Isabella to Chacala, Nayarit
Mary Campbell and I departed Isla Isabella for Chacala at about 6:55 AM. The anchor appeared to be fouled when we first attempted to...
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