2024 Shearwater & Klemtu
On April 25th, we slipped out of Pruth Bay on Calvert Island with the sun peaking through the clouds. Below Meay Channel to the north…
2024 Port McNeill to Calvert Island
On the 24th of April, we untied our dock lines at Port McNeill and headed for Miles Inlet, 42 nm Northeast. We arrived at 3pm,…
2024 Vancouver to Port McNeill
We left Vancouver around 0745 on 420, (April 20th), a good day to leave the city if you cared what you were breathing! Leaving Vancouver…
Road Trip - TPC Danzante Bay
Our first all-inclusive resort experience, Villa Del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa at the Islands of Loreto was an agreeable break in the road trip…
Road Trip - Encenada to Loreto
Driving south of Encenada took us through vineyards that were sprouting up to produce grapes for their burgeoning wine industry. Further south were large commercial…
Road Trip - Bandon to Encenada
We checked out of Bandon Dunes on October 21st and headed down the coast highway. It was frustrating for me as I wanted to stop…
Road Trip - Bandon Dunes
In mid-October, we embarked on a road trip from Whistler to La Ventana, Baja California Sur, Mexico. By driving, we could bring our toys and…
S/V Whistler - End of a Chapter
Facing the Decision As the boat work continued, Monty became more convinced he wanted to sell the boat. Prior to his retirement, and buying the…
Whistler Wanted Some Love
Despite the fact that Whistler is a very sound boat, no boat wants to be left idle for so long. Overall she is in good…
New Zealand's Border Opens
After being locked out of New Zealand for over two years, we booked to fly from Vancouver to Auckland on the first available flight. With…