Author Archives: Rob

The path we chose for ourselves means that we’ve said a lot of goodbyes over the years. Living the expat life means that people are always coming and going from our lives. Of course, goodbyes can be hard but there are some upsides to this path. We tended to make friends fast. Entering a newContinue reading “Saying Goodbye”

We have returned from participating in VICE 2021–Vancouver Island Cruising Experience. VICE happens most years and is run as part of the Bluewater Cruising Association of which we are members. The goal of VICE is to give would-be offshore sailors a chance to experience a multi-day offshore sail but with some other boats along forContinue reading “VICE 2021”

We have been anchored in False Creek, Vancouver for almost a week. We’ll be here a few more days. It’s been fun using the anchorage as a base to catch up with family and friends. The ability to anchor in the heart of such an amazing city is spectacular. From our anchorage we watch runners,Continue reading “Vancouver and Tokyo Thoughts”

Here are some highlights from the last week or so. Waiatt Bay Waiatt Bay borders Octopus Islands Marine Park. It’s large and relatively shallow so it can accommodate many boats without feeling crowded. We stopped there twice–once on the way north and once on our way back south. One must pass through rapids to getContinue reading “Highlights: Whales, Walks, Ice Cream and More”

I normally think of running rapids as something done in kayaks or canoes and on rivers. That’s not the case north of the Strait of Georgia. The narrow passages between islands have very strong currents running through them. Depending on the bottom topography, some of these passes actually form rapids or overfalls. Thankfully, unlike aContinue reading “Rapids”

We had an unscheduled stop in Comox to have our raw water pump rebuilt. The pump is part of our engine’s cooling system. We noticed water dripping from it and realized it needed work. We were bummed that it happened so early in the trip but it was fortunate that we were close to Comox.Continue reading “Comox Harbour Pit Stop: Silver Lining”