New Through Hulls

New Through Hulls

Madsu’s getting new through-hulls this week.  A rare shot of her with the swing keel down. Even a little boat like Madsu looks big up on …

 

New Lifelines

New Lifelines

Madsu is sporting brand new lifelines.  Pip at Pro-Tech Yacht Services in North Vancouver put them together for me – he and the gang also …

 

Blustery Day

Blustery Day

A deep sea makes its way up the Straight of Georgia inbound to Vancouver. We’ve had a couple of very blustery days, and the surf was …

 

Slippery on the Foredeck

Slippery on the Foredeck

Madsu’s looking a bit cold – there’s even a bit of ice in the marina this afternoon – but temperatures are on the way back …

 

Late December Sailing

Late December Sailing

December 18th and I had to take off my heavy cruising jacket and opt for regular life jacket over my sweater. Beautiful day on the water …

 

Sunshine and a Lovely Outflow

Sunshine and a Lovely Outflow

A great day to be sailing in Howe Sound.  It was tough choice between doing this and going snowboarding this morning, but I think this …

 

Late Afternoon in November

Late Afternoon in November

It’s just going on 4:30 in the afternoon and already the sun’s almost down.  A beautiful November dusk.

 

Fast Front

Fast Front

With Vancouver Island in the background,  a tug with tow makes his way out of Vancouver Harbour and into the Straight of Georgia.  With winds …

 

Neighbours

Neighbours

A lovely day down in Fisherman’s Cove.  Say hello to some of my neighbours.

 

November 1 Sailing

November 1 Sailing

A great way to start November – a sun was trying its best to make an appearance, as was the light northerly outflow in Howe …