tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81759326483478699962024-03-06T22:53:07.514-08:00The Freedom ProjectA blog on the process of purchasing, moving onto, and living aboard S/V Brigadoon -- a Baba35 Pilot House Cutter. And then making plans...
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"I am a citizen of the most beautiful nation on earth. A nation whose laws are harsh yet simple, a nation that never cheats, which is immense and without borders, where life is lived in the present. In this limitless nation, this nation of wind, light, and peace, there is no other ruler besides the sea." -- Bernard MoitessierDonn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.comBlogger177125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-82722721038147121712020-07-18T13:19:00.004-07:002020-07-18T19:26:59.572-07:00Brigadoon is for Sale<span id="docs-internal-guid-c6a1047e-7fff-0955-e552-0ece5e489e2d"></span><br>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Baba 35 Pilot House Cutter </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Price: $75,000</span></b></div>
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<span id="docs-internal-guid-c6a1047e-7fff-0955-e552-0ece5e489e2d"><span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Introduction</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brigadoon is a fully equipped blue water cruising boat focused on safety, seaworthiness, simplicity and comfort. Our 2017, 1180 nm, circumnavigation of Vancouuver, B.C and the most recent voyage from Port Townsend, Washington to San Francisco in 2019, proved her mission well. Interested parties may reach us at svbrigadoon at gmail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Year - 1980</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manufacturer - Ta Shing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Model - Flying Dutchman 35 (Baba 35) Pilothouse</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Designer - Bob Perry</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hull Length - 35 feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Draft - 5.5 feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Total Length - 42 feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Displacement - 22,500 lbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cruising Displacement - 26,000 lbs</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beam - 11.5 feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hull Material - Fiberglass</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Teak decks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Factory Stainless Steel dinghy davits</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cockpit bimini</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rig</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mast Height - 54 feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mast Material - polished bare aluminum</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Strong Track installed 2012</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">2017 Refit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Completely rebuilt rig</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Polished mast and boom to 1800 grit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mast stiffener installed at gooseneck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New gooseneck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All new fittings and hardware</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All new standing rigging, including mechanical fittings</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New mast headlight</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upgraded to bronze chainplates from stainless steel</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Installed approximately 44 foldable resin mast steps</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All new electrical wiring in mast</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Added “amazing” LED spreader lights</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Replaced checkstays (ineffective per the designer) with running backstays </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Replaced old Barient winches for mainsl, genoa and staysl with Lewmar Ocean winches - 2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Full suit of cruising sails handmade by Hasse and company at Port Townsend Sails - 2012</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mainsail - full batten, with Hasse designed deep double reef</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Genoa - Schaffer roller furling</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4100 hours</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Exhaust elbow new in 2011</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual Racor fuel filtering system upgrade</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prop shaft pulled, inspected, and re-installed with new cutlass bearing in 2017 refit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat exchanger cleaned and serviced in 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Main exhaust hose run replaced in 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Steering</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manual Cable</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual wheels (pilot house and cockpit) driving separate cables to a custom rudder quadrant</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rudder completely re-engineered in 2017 refit</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Self-Steering</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hydrovane purchased and installed in 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Raymarine tiller pilot drives Hydrovane rudder - installed 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Electronics</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Radar - Functional LCD Autohelm, age unknown</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">NMEA 2000 network</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Garmin GPS antenna</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Garmin masthead instruments</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Garmin GMI10 Displays (3) installed ~2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">AIS Transponder and Display installed 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Standard Horizon VHF w/AIS with RAM mount in cockpit - installed ~2015</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Epirb purchased 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">IridiumGo Satellite communication and weather routing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chart Plotter - not included (currently using Coastal Explorer on laptop)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hand held backup VHF radio</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Clean a Hull ultrasonic hull cleaning system (prevents marine growth</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">House Systems</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Galley</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dickinson Carribean Stainless Steel 2 burner stove - ~2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dual propane tanks in cockpit propane locker</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Propane regulator and all hose replaced in ~2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ice box -- no onboard refrigeration</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Double deep stainless steel sinks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12v fresh water pump with pull out faucet</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manual Whale fresh water hand pump</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Manual Whale salt water hand pump</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh Water</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Capacity - 80 gallons in dual stainless steel tanks</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">All new galley water hoses 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fresh water currently disconnected to forward head (reversible)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No water heater</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rainman 110 volt portable AC watermaker - 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">40 inch dual RO membranes</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Runs with Honda 2000i generator</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Head</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Nature’s Head composting toilet installed Dec. 2010</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Electric head, holding tank, valves and hoses removed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thru-hulls retained and capped</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 fluid buckets included</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lighting</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">LED throughout boat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brass oil lamps (2) for at anchor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sound System</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New stereo purchased in 2019</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Heat</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Newport by Dickenson diesel cabin heater (functions well under stail)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">12v Power</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">4 Dyno 6-Volt/105 AH Deep Cycle batteries in a series parallel configuration installed 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Engine Start Battery replaced 2013</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Automatic charging relay</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Xantrex battery monitor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Xantrex 40 Amp battery charger</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">200 watts of Renogy solar panels and controller</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Honda 2000i generator - 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Interior Customizations</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Custom Latex mattress with additional memory foam topper</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Port side settee “snuggle pit” and additional storage (easily reversible)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Custom modified salon table</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Insulated overhead ceiling panels are removable for access to underside of the house roof and forward deck</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">New upholstery and foam in 2011</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dinghy</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland Pudgy active rescue system (lifeboat) includes:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Portland Pudgy yellow dinghy - 2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sail kit - 2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lifeboat canopy kit - 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cover</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultra dinghy anchor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sling System</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Honda 2.3 outboard engine - 2017 (low hours)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Electric Paddle electric motor - 2014 (low hours)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ground Tackle</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Primary</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultra 46 lb stainless steel anchor w/Ultra swivel - ~2014</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">175 feet of 3/8s BBB chain - 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">125 feet of rode</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Secondary </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">CQR 45 lb </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">125 feet of 3/8s BBB chain - 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stern Anchor</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Small Danforth lunch hook with rode</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ultra stainless steel stern tie reel with 400 ft poly-pro webbing</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anchor buoy and tripline setup</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Windlass - Simpson Lawrence 555 Sea Gypsy manual 2 speed</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Completely rebuilt and cleaned in 2017</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Safety</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Center mounted off-shore jacklines with associated tether systems</span></div>
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</span>Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-39445369407922335362020-07-18T13:13:00.002-07:002020-07-19T06:52:43.159-07:00Passages<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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In 2010, Kerry and I made a commitment to each other.<br>
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We were going to purchase a sail boat and live aboard for at least five years.<br>
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Five years into that we started thinking about travel aboard Brigadoon and becoming full-time cruisers.<br>
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In 2017 we completed an 1180 nautical mile circumnavigation Vancouver Island, which provided us with a lot of experience anchoring and several days sailing offshore.<br>
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In 2019 we cut ties with the land as much as possible and took the first big leg and sailed to San Francisco from Port Townsend, Washington.<br>
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In 2020, we think it's time to move back to land.<br>
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With almost a thousand hours operating Brigadoon in various cruising grounds throughout the Puget Sound and British Columbia, we've learned a lot about teamwork, and self-sufficiency. We've been lucky enough to cruise in some of the most beautiful waters in the world.<br>
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Brigadoon is for sale. She sits ready in her berth in Alameda, California, waiting to go to sea with whoever is lucky enough to have her.<br>
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As for us?<br>
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And now...it's time for a little house or cabin, maybe in the woods, maybe on a river...<br>
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One can dream.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Good motto for these times...</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Hello Everyone, Kerry here!<br />
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I asked my Facebook world if anyone had any questions about our life on the boat during these times, now that we're almost a couple of months into the shelter in place. So below are some questions I received with my answers and then a few more thoughts at the end. Hope you enjoy!<br />
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<b>Q: Rules about not going boating during stay-at-home?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Does it apply to you as liveaboards or do you
have to stay docked?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Rhonda S.)</b></div>
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Here is a response from the Coast
Guard in response to someone who asked about sailing in the San Francisco Bay:</div>
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<br /></div>
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<i><span style="background: white; color: #999999; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt; line-height: 107%;">Thank
you so much for this question and encouraging members to remember the intent of
the county/state orders during this variable time. While there is no federal
rule or law that prohibits boating activity, please consult your local public
health office and/or local sheriff’s office for the State of California’s and
your local city/county’s perspective on this question. </span></i></div>
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<br /></div>
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From what I understand, it’s technically
ok to go out sailing with your immediate household members – so no sailing
parties with others who you don’t typically share a roof with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The one consideration is that IF you were to
need assistance on the water (engine dies, run aground, etc), then you’d be
unnecessarily putting the rescue team at risk by having to come save you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far we have decided not to leave our dock
as of yet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We may do so in the next few
weeks, we’ll see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<br /></div>
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Outside of simply sailing – there
is the question of visiting other marinas/areas and being allowed to come in as
a transient visitor – many marinas and public docks have closed to visiting
boats.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These will probably start opening
up soon depending on the area.</div>
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<br /></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b>Q: Do you feel freer?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or
more isolated?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or both?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Being able to just “go” vs. small space,
etc…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Kate K.)</b></div>
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Good question.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I already work from home, so there hasn’t
been a whole lot of change for me, although I used to try to get into the office at
least once every week or two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do feel
slightly more isolated in that we can’t just go out for dinner or a movie any
time we feel like it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>But other than
that, our social life was pretty sparse already.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😊</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
are doing just fine keeping each other company and we’ve been sharing this
small space for almost 10 years now, so we’re pretty used to it.</div>
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<br /></div>
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To answer the question about just being able "to go"... things have changed quite drastically in the last few months. Cruising to other countries – is simply not an option right now.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been following stories of cruisers
who are out on the ocean, in the middle of multi-year circumnavigations who are
having a hell of a time finding a country who will let them in.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I feel so lucky to be here in Alameda, safe
at a US dock where we can get all our basic needs met relatively easily. </div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Q: Do you feel more or less isolated from friends and family
during this period in comparison to normal?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>How is your marina handling this period? (Katya S.)</b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<br /></div>
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We’ve had no change in isolation
from friends and family – I talk to my mom every Saturday morning and that
hasn’t changed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My dad called me twice
in three weeks, and that was a pleasant uptick in connections with him. I’ve made it a point to reach out
to a few people to connect through video chat, which has been fun.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Our marina has been great.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We love the staff here (although one of them
did get laid off a couple of weeks ago…) and other than asking that no one show up at the office in person unless you need to pick up a package, they haven’t shut down in any way,
really.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are only about 10
liveaboards here I think – and we don’t even know most of them other than by
sight.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s a peaceful, quiet area
mostly and it feels like a safe compound to hide away in.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b>Q: What was hard to get used to at the beginning? (Louise P.)</b></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
So, this is rather ironic, but
before Covid-19, we were ordering our groceries delivered to us at the marina
and could usually order and get delivery on the same day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As soon as shelter in place went into effect,
the delivery windows disappeared, and we couldn’t get delivery less than a week
or more out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>SO…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>we now need to go out for our
groceries.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We don’t have a vehicle, so
we use our bikes and a bike trailer we got used for $25 after we arrived here.</div>
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We typically go out about twice a
week to stock up because we need to get ice for our ice box anyway (we’ve never
had refrigeration on this boat) – so we buy and ration groceries accordingly.</div>
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<br /></div>
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The other big change we experienced
immediately was around our laundry process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>When we first arrived in September, we were pleased to discover a fairly
new, clean, laundry room on site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pricing
was decent and we could walk our laundry to and from the boat easily.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then in January, the laundry room lost its
gas hookup due to construction and we were informed that we could use the
washers, but it would be cold water wash only, and the dryers no longer
worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was no projected end to
this state of affairs, so I found a nearby laundromat about a mile away and we
started using our bikes and bike trailer to get our laundry done once a week.</div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: .5in;">
Fast forward to March 15<sup>th</sup>
– our last time at the laundromat – with me using gloves and freaking out
inside anytime anyone came even close to me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We discussed our options and since warmer weather has officially kicked
in down here, we made the call to cold water wash here in the marina laundry
room and hang dry everything on the boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Because of limited drying space, I now do laundry twice a week – one
load per time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have to say that sun
dried clothes are kind of nice!</div>
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A Typical Day: </div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span>I play with my phone and start working around
9am up on the chart table in the pilot house</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Donn gets up, makes his coffee, looks at his
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Donn makes breakfast for us both</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>I wash dishes</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>End of day – we settle in to watch the news</li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>I wash dishes</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Bedtime</li>
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<br />
Weekly Chores:
<br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Fill water tanks (this happens about every 10-14
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Laundry (2x per week)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Pee buckets (we have a composting head/toilet
and we need to empty pee buckets into the marina bathroom toilets) (1x per week
or so)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Groceries (2x per week) </li>
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We’ve also slowly been working on some bigger “home”
projects during the last couple of months… some of these include:
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<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Seasonal clothing swap – move clothes from under
our bunk and swap out with cold weather clothes</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Clean and organize various storage areas/lockers</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Bought a new mattress topper and installed it
(this involved cutting it to fit our bed space)</li>
<li><span style="font-family: "symbol"; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;"><span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"></span></span></span>Bought, cut, and installed new non-skid
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<b>The Not-So-Easy Stuff</b></div>
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Sometimes it’s easy to list the facts and tell the straight
stories…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>but I’d be remiss if I didn’t
share some of the ugly stuff too.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For
example – my exercise mostly happens when it’s a side effect (biking for
groceries, or carrying and hanging laundry) – although I do try to get in 1-2
good walks in the marina every day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
have also been indulging in junk food like a typical 12-year-old with no common
sense.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As of this week, I’m making an
effort to slow that habit way down – we’ll see how it goes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: "segoe ui emoji" , sans-serif; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol-ext; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: "Segoe UI Emoji";">😉</span></div>
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I am currently about 5 years or so into peri-menopause as far
as I can tell.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And the mood swings, when
they happen, are not helped by our current predicament.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I tend to feel like the world is crumbling
around us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>On the plus side, I’m married
to a man who gets it and loves me and doesn’t mind holding me when I need to
cry it out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He’s a good one.</div>
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Overall we are “Holding Fast” and keeping an even keel down
here on our little boat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have SO much
to be grateful for, I thank my lucky stars every single day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have a home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I have a job which pays me a decent
income.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have each other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We live in a lovely place with everything we
need an easy bike ride away.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I hope you
are staying safe and making it through all this the best way you know how.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love and light to you all!</div>
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-84426158484222150082020-03-19T15:40:00.002-07:002020-03-19T16:12:11.618-07:00These Crazy Times<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Re-purposing masks from the 2018 wildfire days in Washington</td></tr>
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So - we are staying safe and (mostly) sane here in Alameda, sticking close to the boat and maintaining a somewhat normal existence.<br />
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I usually work from home/boat anyway - so that's not a big change - just no more once-a-week trips into San Francisco to go into the office for in-person meetings, etc. Donn has not had to alter his usual routine of working on small projects around the boat and reading/writing. We have been asked to not go into the marina office, even though they are still keeping the office staffed with one person. So we email or call, or talk through the open window from a distance. On Tuesday Eileen heard us outside collecting our mail and she called down to us from her second story window, Rapunzel style. We chatted a bit and then she went back to work. I have no doubt she enjoyed the brief company.<br />
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As I write this, Donn is out on his bike and cart heading to the grocery store about a mile away for some ice and food basics. On Monday when we stopped at the grocery store to check on the situation, we did see some empty shelves, very little bread, paper products, etc. We'll see what this trip reveals...<br />
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For the most part, this is like being out on the boat away from civilization like we experienced for days at a time during our 2017 cruise through Canadian waters, except we have the luxury of a bathroom/shower on land, only a few steps away from our dock. The boat next door has a family on it that we rarely see or cross paths with. The marina in general is pretty quiet.<br />
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We had made the decision back in December to finally purchase a TV and DVD player. Once installed, we made the delightful discovery that our TV could tap into the free WiFi from the yacht club building next door. So we are reaping the benefits of that now, for sure! What are we watching, you ask? Well... the other day I watched "The Farewell" with Akwafina, which was good, but kind of sad. We have been on a steady binge diet of the series "The Mentalist" (Amazon Prime), which I'm completely addicted to (thanks Mom!). We've also started "The Hunters", the new season of "Jack Ryan", and Donn has caught up on the "The Expanse" which he said is very good.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our new TV and DVD player!</td></tr>
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We also try to take walks every day - mostly just around the marina (which is large). Last weekend was really rainy and I felt a little like I was back in the Seattle area, but for the most part the weather here is great, which helps to get us outside a little more.<br />
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Yesterday we walked a few blocks over to our local animal shelter, where we've been training to become volunteers. Yesterday was to be our first shift caring for the rabbits. Well, with the shelter-in-place order, the animal shelter has been trying to get all of their animals fostered in homes. So when we showed up they were down to 4 rabbits (usually they've had 9 or more) and just after we arrived, 3 of them were taken home to foster families. Yay! So we gave the last bunny some outside time and attention and cut our shift short. Last night I received an email saying that volunteers for the cats and rabbits are not needed any further at this time.<br />
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I hold conference calls with my boss or co-workers or vendors. I work on projects for work. There's just not a lot to do right now, but I'm happy to continue to be employed. I'm so aware of how lucky I am and how many people are scared right now, not just of the virus, but of the financial fallout that's happening as a result.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My workstation on the boat</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I'll leave you with one of the perks of being cooped up with a musician...<br />
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<br />Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-40725668666885269282019-12-30T12:27:00.001-08:002019-12-30T12:27:27.624-08:00Leaving Home and Arriving Home<div style="text-align: left;">
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We had spent a month cruising South Puget Sound, getting ready for the departure we've talked about, planned about, worried about, checking our boat and ourselves out for the 830 nm journey from Port Townsend to San Francisco. The month was time well spent discovering and fixing problems with things like solar panels (broken wire fixed at anchor), getting used to the navigation software and to the pace and rhythm of traveling again.<br />
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I was focused on the safety and seaworthiness of Brigadoon and the care and feeding of her crew. We'd agreed to take a friend along on the offshore journey -- Patrick had called us and wanted an adventure. He'd never been offshore on a sailboat before.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patrick, Donn, and Kerry at Siren's in Port Townsend</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Our charting and weather software estimated our voyage to be approximately five days.<br />
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We left Port Townsend on Thursday morning, September 5th at 11am. It took 11.5 days, with stops in Port Angeles, Neah Bay and Crescent City, California.<br />
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This was to prove our most challenging journey to date.<br />
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The trip to Port Angeles was calm and uneventful. A nice quiet start. Kerry waved goodbye to her parents as we passed the Point Wilson lighthouse. The three of us walked into town and enjoyed a nice Italian dinner that evening and went to bed early to be ready to fuel up and leave for Neah Bay the next morning.<br />
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An hour out of Port Angeles, the wind was on our nose, we became enveloped in thick fog and the waters started to churn. We then slowly inched our way to Neah Bay in increasingly foul conditions. Kerry had to put on the patch and struggled with seasickness. It took us 14 hours to get to Neah Bay that day. We entered the unfamiliar harbor in quieter conditions, but at night. Kerry used our powerful flashlight beam to find our slip as we slowly motored in. We stayed for two nights so we could rest up. I changed the oil, discovered our impeller belt needed to be replaced, and made sure everything was in order.<br />
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We departed Neah Bay in pea-soup thick fog and motored out the Strait and into the Pacific. Facing calm conditions, and a fog that slowly burned away under the sun, our course took us farther and farther west until we were 100nm offshore. This was to avoid the rougher waters common along the Washington and Oregon Coast and to give us some experience being really out there.<br />
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That was an odd part -- the world -- the land -- just going away.<br />
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Kerry and I shared the watch schedule - at night, 3 hours on, 3 hours off. During the day, we played with 4 on and 2 off. It seemed to work pretty well. Patrick helped by keeping us company when he was up and doing the lion's share of the cooking and dishes. Based on our experience on this trip, I know Kerry and I can do this alone when we do our next longer voyage.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First Sunset at sea - September 8, 2019</td></tr>
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And there was no wind, or not enough wind. All the forecasts we studied showed winds of 15-20kts. This would have been perfect for Brigadoon but the winds weren't 15-20kts. They were more like 6-8kts.<br />
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Combine this with the 2-3 meter swells that made sailing well nigh impossible. There wasn't enough wind to keep the sails full and powered up as the swells caused Brigadoon to roll enough to slat the sails and make them useless.<br />
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Then there was me, rigging the Asym sail backwards...you'd think I'd learn...<br />
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There's always something to learn, some new challenge to figure out while underway. This trip was going to be about engine and fuel management.<br />
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Ironically - Kerry and I both used the patch on this trip and Patrick didn't suffer from any discomfort at sea at all.<br />
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We were 100nm north of Crescent City when our calculations made it clear that we wouldn't have enough fuel to make it to San Francisco with an adaquate reserve. So, we decided to divert to Crescent City for fuel.<br />
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We stayed in Crescent City for two nights also. Again - rest was needed at this point. I changed the oil again, we did laundry, took showers, rested.<br />
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The final leg to SF was similar -- strong rollers and little wind. Our 4000hr Yanmar engine pushed us along at 5 kts and a quiet(er) 2100 rpm than our usual 2600 rpm. All I had to do was check and top up the engine oil every 24 hours and ensure the fuel filters were flowing and we were good to go.<br />
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We spent the last day along the California coast planning our entrance to the Golden Gate and San Francisco Bay. Various guides warned about traffic and current challenges entering the bay. They all cautioned against rounding Point Bonita and crossing under the gate during an ebb tide -- something about heavy currents and rough water (seen this before many times in the Puget Sound).<br />
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So we slowed a little and, instead of sailing under the Golden Gate on a beautiful sunset, we had to wait and enter at about 9:30 PM. The ebb was down to about 1.5 kts and I knew we could handle that. It was a rough and bouncy ride anyway, around that point, but as soon as we turned in towards the bridge the point shielded us from the two meter swells that were banging against that current. After I stood at the wheel for over an hour, riding Brigadoon like she was an angry horse trying to toss me off, we finally approached the bridge.<br />
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And there we were, crossing under the Golden Gate.<br />
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The bay was calm and beautiful as we motored past the Golden Gate, past Fisherman's Wharf and the city, past Treasure Island and under the Bay Bridge and finally into our slip at 11:30 PM.<br />
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That was hard. We were beat.<br />
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We covered 822 nautical miles in 11 days, with four days at the dock, and 179 hours of motoring that engine.<br />
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Alameda is nice. We have a home for a while.<br />
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<br />Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-48528857312896631412019-12-29T17:29:00.000-08:002019-12-29T17:29:50.455-08:00South Sound Cruising and Prepping to Go - August 2019<br>
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We hauled the boat out on July 24th to paint the bottom and check her
over. All looked good - we got the painting done and replaced a sea-cock
as part of our maintenance. Splashing back in on July 31st, we headed
over to Point Hudson for a couple of nights before heading south toward Olympia
for our August South Sound cruise.<br>
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We fueled up and anchored in Port Ludlow for our first two nights out. While there, Donn discovered our solar wasn't working. He spent an entire afternoon troubleshooting and fixing it. We
then pointed our bow toward Port Madison at the north end of Bainbridge
Island. We anchored there for one night and timed our passage the next
day to make it through Agate Pass at slack - ending up in Poulsbo, again at
anchor, for two nights.<br>
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Poulsbo was great - we took advantage of the port's showers and laundry
and enjoyed what the town has to offer. We did have to deal with a
potential dinghy thief after docking our dinghy at the Port dock. I saw
him as we pulled our dinghy up and thought it was odd that he was wading (chest
high) through the water under the dock ramp. He climbed up onto the dock
and passed us as we walked up to the ramp to go ashore. We turned to look
at him just as he jumped into our dinghy behind us! Donn brought out his
inner cop and told him in no uncertain terms to get out now and what did he
think he was doing? We alerted dock staff and made sure the guy would not
go near our boat again. I'm pretty sure he wasn't all there mentally -
but even so - not a comfortable feeling to have your dinghy at risk like
that.<br>
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On August 7th - we headed to Bell Harbor for a couple of nights and were
lucky enough to dock two slips away from <a href="http://www.themaidenfactor.org/" target="_blank">Maiden</a>,
a 58 ft racing sailboat, famous for being the boat used by the first all women
team in the Whitbread around the world race in 1989. We saw the <a href="https://www.maiden.film/" target="_blank">documentary</a>
back in July in Port Townsend and I was so excited to see this boat, which is
on a world tour right now and happened to be stopping in Seattle in early
August. I approached a couple of the crew early on Thursday and asked if
and when I'd be able to see her more closely and possibly get a tour.
They informed me they weren't having any public tours until later that weekend
(after we'd be gone) - so I asked if there was any way I could see it before
Friday morning, when we were leaving. They said they'd try and would let
me know. Thursday, just before noon, they came over and caught my
attention and said I could come visit. So cool! A beautiful boat
and an amazing crew of women on a mission, sailing her around the world.
When I mentioned we were from Port Townsend, one of the crew shared that they
were considering stopping there on their way out to San Francisco, which was
their next official stop. I encouraged them to stop in PT and told them they'd
have a HUGE welcome there - which is exactly what happened! We also had a
lovely visit with my Dad and Step-mom on board Brigadoon that day.<br>
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We departed Friday morning and headed south to Gig Harbor, where we
anchored once more and stayed for two nights. A highlight was meeting up
with an old friend for breakfast on Saturday at Kelly's Cafe. Afterwards he
drove us out to the grocery store and we shopped and caught the Gig Harbor
trolley bus back to the harbor.<br>
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From Gig Harbor, we headed south again and finally crossed under the Tacoma
Narrows Bridge – a first for us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We
stayed one night at anchor in Filucy Bay near Longbranch and then three
beautiful nights on a mooring in Jerrell Cove.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>On Thursday, August 15<sup>th</sup> – we motored down to Swantown Marina
in Olympia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerrell Cove</td></tr>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span>Olympia was lovely.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We stayed five
nights – took lots of walks, ate some good food, enjoyed a one night showing of
The Matrix at the local downtown cinema, and spent time with a fellow sailor –
Jim, who we’d met during our first winter in Point Hudson.<br>
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Leaving Olympia on August 20, we worked our way up to Oro bay – where we
spent two quiet nights at anchor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
morning we were supposed to catch the slack tide under the Narrows and head to
Foss Harbor Marina in Tacoma we discovered our anchor didn’t want to come back
up to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were doing our usual routine
- headsets on, I was at the wheel and Donn was at the bow managing the anchor
retrieval.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the chain was back on board except
for the 20+ feet from our bow straight down to the anchor below.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is when the anchor usually pops out and
we slowly bring it up as I keep us steady in place or start to creep out of the
anchorage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well that wasn’t happening.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Donn asked me to put it in gear in an effort
to use the boat’s forward momentum as leverage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>No luck.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, the bow just
got pulled lower the more we tried to budge it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This process continued for several minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then Donn grabbed the buoy line (our anchor
retrieval line we attach to a small float) and brought it back to the cockpit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wound it around our larger port side winch
and started cranking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Using this as a
trip line now put the anchor at the bottom of a triangle – with the winch on
one corner and the bow at the other.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>By
working at it from both angles, we were finally able to trip it and bring it
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We still have no idea what it was stuck on, but we made it under the Narrows just in
time before the tide turned on us.
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Foss Harbor had been our home for a year and a half in 2015-16.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>For this visit we had been given a slip close to the office –
the innermost slip on D dock, and as we turned into the fairway, I was standing
at the bow keeping a lookout for our slip as I always do.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We were about halfway down the fairway when I
realized our slip wasn’t empty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I called
back to Donn to let him know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And then
things got interesting…<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our boat is 42 feet overall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The fairway we were
in was 55 feet wide.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since Brigadoon doesn’t
back up worth a damn, Donn now had to "back and fill" turn her around in that much space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fortunately, we didn’t have much wind to
speak of and he managed to maneuver us back out and into a temporary slip at
the fuel dock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The offending boat
finally left an hour or so later and we were able to dock with no further
issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our stay at Foss Harbor was
wonderful – caught up with several old friends and enjoyed an outdoor movie
(The Goonies) as part of Foss’ outdoor movie series.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br>
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Sunday, August 25<sup>th</sup> we headed north again and decided to stop
by the Blake Island Marina to see if there might be space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This marina is notoriously busy in the
summers and it’s a bit small. And… we got lucky!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We snagged a nice spot at the end of the dock
and settled in for a quiet two night stay.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We enjoyed ice cream from the park ranger’s office store and a few nice
walks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br>
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That luck changed when Donn lost his beautiful (and expensive) prescription
sunglasses overboard while working at the edge of the cockpit while we were
docked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He had loosened the boom and was
reaching up to work on something. A gust came up and the boom came toward him –
his glasses got knocked off and he held on as he watched them disappear into
the dark water between us and the dock.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
tide was up at that point, but he tried to dredge for them with our net on a
long pole.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That failed, but the next morning
he decided to put on his wetsuit and go in at low tide to try to look for them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No dice – the glasses were gone.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lesson learned?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>ALWAYS wear glasses tethers when moving about
the boat.<br>
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From Blake Island we hopped up to Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island and
found a nice spot on the city dock for the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a lovely dinner with sailing friends
in town.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is definitely a nice spot
to stay that gives you access to Bainbridge Island and the ferry to Seattle.<br>
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Wednesday, August 28 we departed Eagle Harbor with the promise of a nice breeze
from the north for our hop across the Sound to Bell Harbor.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a wonderful sail!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Took our time and sailed pretty much a straight
shot across.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had planned to sit in Bell
Harbor one last time so I could hop a ferry to Bremerton and teach a session at
a Women’s retreat on Friday, August 30.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>While there, we enjoyed dinner at my sister and brother-in-law’s home, caught
up with more friends, ate really good fudge, and Donn finished one of the most
appreciated projects in our salon.<br>
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We had discussed creating a “pit” on the port side where the short settee
and table were.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This involved putting the
table in its “away” position against the bulkhead and building a platform
extension for the settee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This would not
only give us a nice large sitting/lounging area but would also create more storage
underneath for heavier items like our watermaker and sewing machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I ordered up the foam to put on top and Donn finished
building it while I was at the retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It has proven to be extremely useful and comfortable.<br>
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Our final push back to Port Townsend where we would prep for the big trip
down the coast included a one night stay at Port Ludlow where we enjoyed a nice
dinner at the Fireside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We arrived back
at Point Hudson on Monday – Labor Day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Our
departure was scheduled for Thursday morning.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Three nights to prep the boat, get crew settled, and provision – not to
mention saying goodbye to family and friends for the last time before leaving
Washington State.<br>
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August was exactly what we had needed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It was a wonderful trip full of adventures, tests, and fun.<br>
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<![endif]-->Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-80964339792058242692019-06-11T12:27:00.000-07:002019-06-11T14:19:18.162-07:00Getting Ready to Go!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The time has come. We are closing in on the end of our time here in Port Townsend. It's been an amazing couple of years for a multitude of reasons. I turned 50 last year and this milestone has brought with it a lot of introspection and grounding. <a href="https://centrum.org/" target="_blank">Centrum</a> has been an amazing place to work, learn, and grow - I will be leaving at the end of July with a lot of great friendships and incredible non-profit bookkeeping experience in my pocket. And my time at the <a href="https://rosetheatre.com/starlight-room" target="_blank">Starlight</a> as a theater manager was fun, humbling, and rewarding. Can't beat free movies as a job perk!<br />
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I have made friends here who I will treasure and continue to connect with for years to come. Some of those friends are working with Donn and me to put up a show in July, right before we depart. I created <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Transient-Moorage-Artist-Collective-TMAC-2041728346132096/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank">TMAC</a> (Transient Moorage Artist Collective) last Fall for local artists to gather, network, and create together and this show will be a culmination of that energy.<br />
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On to boat matters - Donn is busy working on a few small projects including replacing our exhaust hose, having our heat exchanger checked, doing some deck repair to fix a leak or two, and possibly creating a larger settee area on the port side of our salon. On July 24th we'll haul out and do a bottom paint job, check seacocks and make sure all is looking good underneath. Assuming that all goes well, we'll splash on July 31st and head out soon after.<br />
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August will be all about getting our cruising legs back - we'll head to the south end of Puget Sound and explore the islands and waterways between Tacoma and Olympia - waters we have yet to sail. Just before Labor Day weekend, we'll head to Seattle for a few days at Bell Harbor Marina to enjoy the city and see some friends and family. I'll be taking a quick day trip over to Bremerton via ferry to facilitate a session at a women's retreat called <a href="https://www.storyborne.com/retreats" target="_blank">FemPowered</a>. I could not be more honored to be involved with this retreat.<br />
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Then September 1st, we'll work our way north again - stopping briefly back in Port Townsend to say goodbye to family, make any last provisions, and get our timing right for heading west towards the mouth of Juan de Fuca.<br />
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Our next goal? San Francisco. We hope to explore and enjoy the Bay Area for a year or so before heading southward again towards Mexico in 2020.<br />
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We are still considering our options for the journey - either harbor hopping down the coast, or doing it in one big offshore arc. Stay tuned to see what we decide on that!Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-5629868865799787132018-08-11T20:03:00.000-07:002018-08-11T20:03:33.287-07:00Holding Fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well - we're more than half way through 2018 and things have been quiet around here on the blog, so I thought I would post some updates and a few thoughts about what's been going on....<br />
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Last October, we moved to Point Hudson Marina in Port Townsend as planned. By then I had found a wonderful job with <a href="http://centrum.org/" target="_blank">Centrum</a> as their Finance Associate (glorified bookkeeper) on the <a href="http://fortworden.org/" target="_blank">Fort Worden</a> campus. I've had a few lessons to learn this past year about patience and letting go of expectations when Life offers up her curve balls.... ok, let me back up a bit.<br />
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The "original" plan involved us leaving again in Aug/Sept 2017 for Mexico. However, when we returned from BC, we simply realized we weren't ready to head out again just yet. Donn's eldest daughter had her first child in September of last year - and we both agreed we wanted to be around and nearby for that momentous occasion. We now have a beautiful granddaughter, Aria. In addition there were a few other realities in our life which combined to help us make the decision to stay put for awhile longer.<br />
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I settled into my new job, which to be honest really excited me. I have had an interest in accounting for years and to be able to learn the craft and work in a non-profit artistic atmosphere like this one is amazing. It's an opportunity I'm incredibly grateful for. Donn settled in to work on and finish his first novel, <a href="http://a.co/2QD8gfd" target="_blank">SAVIOR</a>, which he published on Amazon in January.<br />
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Then in February, my network of new friends and co-workers helped me find and land a second (very) part-time job at one of the local cinemas here - <a href="https://rosetheatre.com/starlight-room" target="_blank">The Starlight Room</a>. I take tickets, manage the theater, and run the movies. It's a fun gig and comes with free movie perks, which is pretty cool.<br />
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We also started offering ourselves up for house/pet sitting gigs here in town during the holidays last year, which not only gets us off the boat once in awhile, but provides us with free showers and laundry, helps bring in a little extra cash, and, best of all, allows us to spend time with some pretty awesome animals.<br />
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In February I called one of our local nursing homes and asked if they would like Donn to come play and sing for the residents some time. The answer was YES - and that resulted in them asking him to come play monthly for a small stipend. We've both been enjoying that regular visit.<br />
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As the year progressed, I struggled at first with guilt around not sticking to our original plan. I slowly came to realize that this "pause" was not a sign of failure, but of us re-calibrating our needs and expectations. And being here in Port Townsend has been nothing short of wonderful in so many ways. The friendships, the slower pace of life, the beauty that is the town itself are all such wonderful gifts I am truly thankful for.<br />
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So, you may be asking... "what's next?" Well - we will be here for at least another season. We are still hoping to head south to Mexico - that is our next goal. We are staying loose on timing, but we have not lost sight of that vision. Holding Fast. To each other, to our goals, to enjoying each moment of our lives together - wherever that may be.Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-1743875537644519462018-01-01T18:30:00.001-08:002018-01-01T18:30:22.889-08:00"Savior" has been published! Written by Kerry<br />
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Donn has been writing a novel for the last 3+ years among all the other things he had on is plate. We agreed in the late summer of 2015 that I would keep working to pay the bills, while he quit his day job to work on getting the boat ready to go, and to write this novel.<br />
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Well today, we successfully self published the e-book version on Amazon:<br />
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<a href="https://read.amazon.com/kp/embed?asin=B078R9T2FJ&preview=newtab&linkCode=kpe&ref_=cm_sw_r_kb_dp_axUsAbRMFBBWX" target="_blank">Savior by Donn Christianson</a><br />
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A modern romance with some sailing thrown in for good measure, this is an enjoyable read with great characters. <br />
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If you like reading your books on a device, give it a try! If you'd prefer a physical copy, stay tuned... I'll post again when that version is available - hopefully soon!<br />
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<br />Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-57611559942249257102017-08-20T11:18:00.000-07:002017-08-20T11:18:00.209-07:00HomishWritten by Kerry<br />
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We've been back in the Puget Sound for two weeks. A lot can happen in two weeks...<br />
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Since leaving Tacoma last December, we've created a new term for wherever we are - "homish". Where our boat is, that is basically home, but since no home is permanent these days, "homish" seemed appropriate.<br />
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Our original plan at this stage was to head out again right away, turning left at the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and heading southward, ending in Mexico sometime in November. Soon after we arrived in Port Angeles on August 7th, we started having serious conversations about what we truly wanted to do next in our journey. Donn's eldest daughter is expecting her first child in September and after some introspection, he realized he wanted to ensure he was nearby for this exciting family event, and not away at sea. This path of thought led us to the question "if we don't go now, then what do we do instead?"<br />
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We've decided to stay in the area for awhile - specifically Port Ludlow until October 1st, and then Port Townsend at least until May 1st, if not beyond. We have secured slips in Port Ludlow marina from now until the end of September and in Point Hudson marina starting October 1st. I am now actively looking for work in the area and Donn is getting ready to publish his novel and start up on his next few books. We also have a few small boat projects to finish while the sun still shines.<br />
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Priorities shift and plans change. Change. The one constant we can depend on. Donn and I have had an incredible adventure on our shake down cruise and learned SO much. It'll be good to let it all soak in and continue to dream and plan for further cruising adventures down the road.<br />
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We'll continue to post about our times here at "Homish". Stay tuned!Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-46255280345477734262017-08-11T16:11:00.000-07:002017-08-12T16:58:29.072-07:001180 nm of Lessons<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">It's 1180 nm from Port Townsend to Port Angeles, Washington as long as you go via, Hunter Bay, Blind Bay, Deer Harbor, Jones Island, Sucia Island, Port Browning, Ganges Harbor, North Cove, Herring Bay, Dodd Narrows, Naniano, across Queen Charlotte Strait, Bedwell Harbor, Melanie Cove, Grace Harbor, Owen Bay, Otter Bay, Johnstone Strait, Pt. Neville, Port McNeil, Namu, Shearwater, the Price Island reefs in some real weather, Aristizabal Island and the Beaver Family, Winter Harbor on Northwest Van Isle, and a long straight shot (55 hours and 256 NM) into the Straits of Juan de Fuca) at midnight and zero fog visibility that did not let up until Port Angeles.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bringing on crew, especially experienced crew, is a damn good idea.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bringing on extra crew doesn't necessarily make things easier. </li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Bringing on extra crew, who we trusted and appreciate to no end -- that was well worth it. We could not have done the voyage we did without David, our 2nd mate. Our thanks go out to him for his time and energy, getting Brigadoon homish.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our Hydrovane is a game changer. It rocked, especially when combined with our $400.00 tiller pilot, which was a better alternative to the original $13K autopilot bid. Autopilots make standing watch so much easier. They steer better than we can, most of the time.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Rainman portable water maker is well worth having, even if the only storage spot I have for it causes a serious list to port.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">The remoteness of the various bays and harbors we visited cannot be overstated. Namu was rocky, remote and in a radio hole. We could not hear weather forecasts over VHF. The only thing you could hear were waterfalls and birds.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Canadians are, by and large, pretty damn nice folks. They seemed happier, less stressed and more willing to engage than Americans. The only unpleasant Canadian we met was over the size of his wake in the very tight marina. Aside from that...</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Our IridiumGo Predict Wind combination made for effective weather decisions. We were 10 out of 10 on our decisions. We never sailed into a known storm and we planned ahead for things like waiting out a gale for a day or so. It all worked.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brigadoon is stout and strong. We can trust her.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brigadoon does not like sailing DDW in two meter, slightly confused seas. It's very unpleasant if she starts to roll and the sails aren't adjusted right. Once they are adjusted, it's just unpleasant. It can't be made much better. Slightly off the wind is better.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Brigadoon loves, loves 120 deg and 15-20 kts. We saw speeds in the sevens.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">We are stronger than we thought and can do more than we expected.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">1180 nautical miles, some offshore, in intl waters at times, 55 hours straight, sailing in 20-25 kts in two meter swell -- all things that taught us much.</li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box;">We circumnavigated Vancouver Island, a good part at night, and in 20-25 kts of following, rolling seas. All of us were offshore for the first time. </li>
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We sit in Winter Harbor, on the north coast of Vancouver Island, waiting out a gale and preparing to head south to Port Townsend in a couple days. Here are some pics of our voyage so far.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Our closest Orca approach -- about 1/2 mile.</span><br />
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Being chased by a large sea lion. We suspect the thing thought we were trolling for salmon.</div>
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Beach combing in Tate Cove was productive. This urchin was bigger than a softball.</div>
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And a Kiingfisher for my friend Trevor.</div>
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Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-82047278452668757332017-07-21T23:33:00.000-07:002019-03-09T18:49:53.767-08:00Thank you, Prince Rupert, it's been a wonderful visit!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So we've been here for almost three weeks and it's been a lovely visit. We've enjoyed a few restaurants, a couple of movies, some library time, four visits to the local aquatic center, a few museum trips, some good ice cream, and a good deal of much needed relaxation. Cow Bay Marina has been nothing but lovely - great staff, great location, and superb facilities.<br />
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Donn got a few projects completed while here, including: installation of our tiller (auto) pilot, replacement of running backstay shackles half way up the mast with lower profile pins, replacement and redesign of the staysail sheets for a 2-1 purchase, installation and testing of the lifeboat canopy for our dinghy, and various boat maintenance/chores. We also both worked on editing Donn's novel and are getting very close to publication - hoping to do this when we get back to Port Townsend in August.<br />
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Speaking of Port Townsend... tomorrow, Saturday, July 22nd, we begin our return trip southward towards our home waters of Puget Sound. This past Wednesday, our friend David, an experienced sailor in his own right, flew in from Seattle to join us as a third crew member for our foray into offshore sailing. He's settled in nicely, we managed to make room for him, and we think it's going to be a great trip back.<br />
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Tomorrow we leave the dock, head out into the Prince Rupert Bay and commission our tiller pilot, work the sails and hydrovane a bit and acclimate David to our boat. We'll anchor in a nearby bay on Saturday evening. Sunday we'll retrace our steps back towards Borrowman Bay on Aristazabal Island - including anchorages in Newcombe Harbour, Patterson Inlet, and Weinberg Inlet. From Borrowman, the current plan is to head directly south into Queen Charlotte Sound making a beeline for the outside of Vancouver Island and arcing out into the western offshore waters and down to the Strait of Juan De Fuca. We hope to do this last part non-stop, 24/7, keeping a watch schedule and experiencing night sailing for the first time. We have all agreed that we'll head into one of the harbours on the west coast of Vancouver Island if we need/want to or are having any weather issues, etc. If we do manage to do it non-stop, it'll be a 3-4 day trip from Aristazabal to Port Angeles. If you want to follow along, you're welcome to check our progress here: <a href="https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Brigadoon" target="_blank">Brigadoon Tracker</a>.<br />
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We'll be away from wi-fi starting tomorrow, so we'll be going internet silent until we get home. We'll catch you up on all the adventures then!<br />
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During our last visit to the Aquatic Center, I had the fun opportunity to test one of our older life vests, which we needed to re-arm and update for David. Here is the video of how that went:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Storm windows installed on the pilot house - photo by Donn Christianson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ruins at Historical Northwest Cannery - Photo by Donn Christianson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Historical Northwest Cannery - Photo by Donn Christianson</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Sunken Gardens in Prince Rupert - Photo by David Cohen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Otter mural on the outside of the Earl Mah Aquatic Center - Photo by David Cohen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stone carving outside totem carving hall in Prince Rupert - Photo by Donn Christianson</td></tr>
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<br />Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com0Prince Rupert, BC, Canada54.3150367 -130.3208187000000254.1666602 -130.6435422 54.4634132 -129.99809520000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-64916025568454729502017-07-07T22:39:00.000-07:002017-07-07T22:48:58.736-07:00Decisions, Decisions... Written by: Kerry<br />
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I think it first occurred to us that we may not make it all the way to Alaska when we hit Nanaimo and realized that we were already half way through May. It came up in conversation once in awhile, but I always countered that we still had time and the whole goal of this trip (for me) was to make it to Alaska! So onward we went, ever northward, with the goal in mind of making it, at the very least, to Ketchikan. You see, when one cruises to Alaska on one's own boat, you must check into customs in Ketchikan - that is the process and there are no alternatives.<br />
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With this in mind, we did not waver on our commitment to take as much time as we needed to journey north, whether from waiting out bad weather, or simply needing a day or two of downtime to rest and enjoy the beauty around us from a safe harbor or anchorage. We reached Shearwater, another milestone along the way, on June 20th. Time was ticking away. We'd agreed to be back in Port Townsend by the first week of August, so that we'd have enough time to see family and friends, attend the Perry Rendezvous (an annual gathering of Robert Perry designed boats) in Port Ludlow, and prep for our big trip south. The plan was to leave PT by the end of the summer, heading to San Francisco, down the rest of the California Coast, and on to Mexico by winter. We wanted to reserve at least 2-3 weeks to make the trip home from Alaska, planning to travel quickly via more open water on the west side of Vancouver Island, but also account for weather delays, etc. On June 20th, with not a lot of time left, we pressed on.<br />
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Fast forward to the last couple of days travelling up to Prince Rupert. I started seriously questioning this need to get to Alaska. Donn listened. He kept telling me it was my decision - saying he had always signed on to go up to Alaska and we would, because it was my dream. My original plan was to get up there with enough time to truly explore SE Alaska a bit and see some of its beauty from our own boat. But with time ticking away, my heart and brain were struggling to come to terms with not making it all the way to Alaska on our trip to ALASKA.<br />
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On our 10 hour day motor-sailing to Prince Rupert, we reached a point where our cell phones started receiving service again. I hadn't talked to my mom in a few weeks, so Donn encouraged me to give her a call. I did. We were so happy to hear each other's voices again and, as we quickly caught up, I explained my dilemma to Mom. She listened. I kept talking through my thought process and the pros and cons of each path. If we stayed in Prince Rupert and didn't go on, we could actually spend a couple of weeks relaxing in one place, explore a new town, get some more projects done and prep ourselves for the adventure of getting home. If we continued on to Ketchikan, we would have fulfilled our goal of getting to Alaska and we'd get to experience Ketchikan. As I talked, it became really obvious to me that my mind was reaching a decision. Our conversation ended with my promise to call after arriving in Prince Rupert to fill her in on final plans.<br />
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Can you guess what we've decided to do? Yeah, we're staying put. The minute I said it out loud, a huge peace fell over me. That night I slept over 12 hours. My body needs rest, my soul needs to put down (temporary) roots for a little while. Donn is pleased also. We worked with the marina manager to stay here for a few weeks and voila - here we are. We've already explored town a bit, they have a nice library and pool that I hope to make use of. We've done some grocery shopping and lots of laundry. Tonight we may even go see a movie!<br />
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Having that goal to reach Alaska got us this far. I'm really happy about that. As far as needing to go all the way across the border, well, I'm okay with not making it. This trip is for us - to learn, to shakedown the boat and ourselves. We're doing that. We're seeing amazing places and meeting awesome people. I really have no complaints, and so much to be thankful for.<br />
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So we're in Prince Rupert until July 22nd or so. Another exciting announcement is that we will have a 3rd crew member joining us for our trip home, to help with our virgin off-shore passage. David Cohen, a good friend of ours from Seattle, is flying up here on July 19th. He's part owner of a J-boat, has lots of sailing/racing experience and in Donn's words is "competent, sane, responsible and familiar". Should be a good trip home. Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-91890902595490025672017-07-07T13:50:00.000-07:002017-07-07T13:50:04.699-07:00The "Outer Passage"Written by: Kerry<br />
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<tr><td>TWO roads diverged in a yellow wood,</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="1"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>And sorry I could not travel both</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="2"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>And be one traveler, long I stood</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="3"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>And looked down one as far as I could</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="4"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>To where it bent in the undergrowth;</td><td align="RIGHT" valign="TOP"><i> </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td>Then took the other, as just as fair,</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="6"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>And having perhaps the better claim,</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="7"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Because it was grassy and wanted wear;</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="8"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Though as for that the passing there</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="9"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Had worn them really about the same,</td><td align="RIGHT" valign="TOP"><i> </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td>And both that morning equally lay</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="11"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>In leaves no step had trodden black.</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="12"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Oh, I kept the first for another day!</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="13"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Yet knowing how way leads on to way,</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="14"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>I doubted if I should ever come back.</td><td align="RIGHT" valign="TOP"><i> </i></td></tr>
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<tr><td>I shall be telling this with a sigh</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="16"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Somewhere ages and ages hence:</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="17"></a></td></tr>
<tr><td>Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—</td><td><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="18"></a></td></tr>
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We left Shearwater on Saturday, June 24th, having done lots of research about our next leg of the trip that would bring us up to Prince Rupert, the typical jumping off point for Alaskan waters. We had expected to plan and take the more inside route, also known as the "Inside Passage", which follows more protected waters and is used by the BC ferries, many cruise ships, tugs, and most cruisers. We looked it over closely and weren't majorly impressed with the choice of anchorages - both for distance between them and for depths. I have no doubt the passages are beautiful and protected, but then we started to look at other options...</div>
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From Seaforth Channel into Milbanke Sound, we looked at how to get around Price Island and continue north without going up to Klemtu and the inside waters. We decided to go to Louisa Cove for our first night out to see what Milbanke was like and make our final decisions on which direction to go, with the primary thought to continue on to Aristazabal Island the following day assuming we weren't too freaked out by the more open water. Well if you look at the lowest black dot on the map above, that is Louisa Cove - and you'll notice we didn't stop there at all. Here's what happened...</div>
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We were cruising out of Seaforth Channel and I casually brought up the idea of not stopping at Louisa at all, but going straight on to our first anchorage at Aristazabal, Wheeteeam Bay. Donn pondered that and told me he'd think about it. It seemed like a beautiful day and the conditions seemed mellow enough to try, so we continued to talk about it and as we broke out into Milbanke, we adjusted the route on the chart and steamed through to Wheeteeam. The most remarkable moment of that day's journey was going through Catala Passage at the bottom of Price Island. It's usually more protected waters and gives one a slight shortcut through to Laredo Sound. <br />
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As you can see above, it also requires careful navigation around many islets and rocks. We were both on point watching our way as we motored through. It was stunning scenery, almost ghostly with mists and rock formations all around us. Unfortunately no photos were taken, as we were so focused on staying safe...<br />
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Instead of a 4-5 hour day, we had about a 10 hour day when all was said and done, but we had left early and arrived with plenty of daylight remaining, finding a beautiful place to anchor. We ended up staying there for 2 nights to give ourselves time to recover and also explore the beautiful bay with its endless coves and inlets. It was truly stunning.<br />
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When we left Wheeteeam Bay we continued our way north with the next target anchorage at the top of Aristazabal Island - Tate Cove in Borrowman Bay. This stop ended up being one of our most rewarding and fun of the entire trip. We arrived on a Monday afternoon and stayed until Thursday morning to wait out strong forecast winds. <br />
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Monday evening, as another boat pulled in and anchored near us, we realized we were looking at another Baba - little sister to our boat - a Baba 30. The best part though? Their boat's name was "Camelot". Two Babas in the same cove is good enough, but two Babas with names like "Brigadoon" and "Camelot"? How awesome is that??? Two boats named after mythical places, both told as musicals. I didn't stop giggling about it all week.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Camelot - Doug and John on their way to Haida Gwaii to meet up with their wives</td></tr>
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On Tuesday, we went nosing about in the dinghy... The cove next to us had a huge floating fishing lodge set up on a barge with multiple ties to shore and dock space for a small sport fishing fleet. As we came close, they (nicely) warned us away from their dock, as they were expecting a helicopter landing any minute. We dutifully left and did not return to bother them. However, as we were leaving, another skiff with a driver and a black dog in the bow came up to us and invited us over to stretch out legs later if we wanted. It was then we realized there was ANOTHER floating structure behind the lodge. This turned out to be the home of Rick and Jeanne Beaver and their dog, Skipper.<br />
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They are a retired couple who started creating this little floating homestead about 14 years ago. They live here year round and use everything around them - most of their docks and structures were all built from found wood drifted up on the beach. They create art and tend gardens in boxes and a little green house in back. The little wood hut at the far left is a wood fired hot tub. They welcomed us with open arms and a bit later Doug and John from "Camelot" showed up in their kayaks and we all hung out for awhile. Jeanne and I had a great time sharing stories and getting to know each other while the guys all checked out Rick's various projects outside. When it came time to head back to the boat, Jeanne piped up and said "Hey! Let's all get together tomorrow evening for a potluck!" We all loved the idea, decided what we would each bring and bid adieu with promises of more fun the next day.<br />
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I spent the next day reading and relaxing on the boat. Donn went for a hike on his own and then later got picked up by Rick in his skiff with the other two guys (and Skipper) and taken on a tour of the nearby islets and beaches (I stayed behind because I was enjoying my book too much). We all convened around 6pm and had a lovely evening in the Beavers' home. I convinced Donn to bring his guitar to entertain after dinner and it was a huge hit. They loved his music and even suggested he check with a local hotel lounge in Prince Rupert about playing there when we arrived. It was hard to say goodbye - but we decided we could easily stop there again on the way home - so we hope to see them again soon.<br />
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We had plotted out our next stops between Aristazabal Island and Prince Rupert and each one went as planned. We stayed a night in Weinberg Inlet on Campania Island, which was stunning.<br />
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Then we stayed two nights in Patterson Inlet on Pitt Island due to heavy rain. We woke up the first morning, knowing we had planned to leave around 10 or 11am. We listened from our bunk as the rain poured down onto the deck and looked at each other and decided we could afford another day in this beautiful place and not brave the rain just yet.<br />
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We left Patterson and headed for Newcombe Harbour inside of Petrel channel, out last stop before a long day to Prince Rupert. We enjoyed a little sailing that day, although the winds were light. As we rounded into the channel for Newcombe Harbour, the winds picked up, with rain threatening to douse us. Donn got two photos as we headed in...<br />
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Newcombe Harbour was tricky, as our ideal anchorage depth was located in a trough in the middle of shallow mud flats. Water covered it all, so except for our charting software, we had no idea of where those shallows started. I inched our way in and watched the depth sounder. As I got a little too close for comfort, I started to turn up into the wind to find a good spot and saw depths as low as 13 feet cross beneath us. We safely anchored in about 34 feet a little ways out as a huge gust of wind blew us sideways hard, setting our anchor perfectly with the rain letting loose on us all at the same time. As the rain died down that evening, Donn noted that he could hear multiple rivers and waterfalls around us as we sat there in the middle of the little bay. This is another spot we hope to visit on our way back, hopefully with nicer weather.<br />
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Our final leg to Prince Rupert was about 10 hours - we left at 4:30am to catch Petrel Narrows at low water slack and everything was smooth as we glided through. I sat in the bow to watch for logs in the early morning light and marveled at the beautiful scenery around us. Simply gorgeous and so humbling. We both remarked how happy we were to have taken the outer passage. We barely saw any other boat traffic under way and never shared an anchorage with more than 1-2 boats. The conditions were benign, we barely had enough wind to sail, and only did so about 1/4 of the way. As we plan our return, we'll take this option again - no doubt in our minds.<br />
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Eight weeks ago, we started this little adventure. On many evenings we have ended our day, be they hard days or easy days, with the beauty of sunsets like one cannot imagine. Each one has been different, each one has greeted the night for us, reminding us how fortunate we are to be executing the Freedom Project, finally.<br />
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Each day we greet brings us a new morning of adventure, a new place to explore, a new place to leave and plans for the new place we will find the next day. Each day we see some place, or leave some place, that we will never see again. It's a wonderful kind of discovery and also one of departure, of leaving. We are currently in Shearwater, B.C. We arrived here a few days ago for the first time and, if our plans go as we expect, we shall never see it again.<br />
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It's been the same for Hunter Bay, Jones Island, Sucia, Port Browning, Ganges, Herring Bay, Nanaimo, Owen Bay, Otter Bay, Port Neville, Port McNeill and a host of other anchorages and marinas. Each time we get to see a place with new eyes, only having read about it in a book, or seen it on a chart. Each time we leave, it's forever. I always say, "Goodbye," to the place, out loud, with gratitude, even if the trip there, the stay, or the departure was challenging.<br />
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Each place has given me a gift, a memory, a chance to see a place in the world I have never seen. The fact that I may never see it again, makes it all the more precious.<br />
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And I've left so many things behind that I really don't miss. We do check in with the internet, email and facebook when we get in port but, I don't miss it. It's hard to latch onto the daily distractions of such things when faced with the water and wild out here.<br />
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So far, Brigadoon has treated us well. She has been stout and dependable. Yes, we have had some minor and somewhat scary things pop up, like when our steering decided to have some issues in Port Browning, but I called Port Townsend Shipwrights and, after a false start at a fix, was able to finally resolve it a couple ports later. Our Dickenson heater gave us some issues but, I tore it down to its bones after a fight or two, and it seems to be doing much better now. The cheerful yellow flame keeps us cozy and warm, once I did the job right. So far, I can fix this boat. I can keep us going. Brigadoon keeps us safe and warm. We couldn't ask for a better home, a better vessel, in which to discover the world.<br />
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I've walked places, old and desolate, full of the remnants of people's lives. Shadows of what used to be where I stand, with stories told in old books, rusting machinery, and fallen down buildings. I'm reminded that I'm not the only person who has ever been here. Every time I walk around a corner I find a ghost of the past on ground trodden by someone else, long ago.<br />
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There are abandoned canneries, falling down and long dead, giving themselves back to the land. We visit these dying places, witnessing the things that were here before yet no longer are. Namu was a ghost town, passed quietly as we dove deeper into the cove, seeking shelter from a driving rainstorm. I set our anchor in rain that came in sheets, while Kerry calmly talked to me over the headsets. We took to the safety and warmth of Brigadoon to try and dry off and have dinner. It was a damp night, but the Dickenson heater did what it does and we awoke to a dry and warm home.</div>
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Sometimes, when I was so busy pointing the camera, I didn't see the deer for the trees. Hidden among the tidelands, and the drying seaweed, under the watchful gaze of the towering firs of Blunden Harbor, a red deer snuck into my photograph. It stood there, unknown and undiscovered until a week later, when I looked closely enough. So many creatures move though the world, hidden from our eyes.</div>
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Through it all, we have slept well on our Ultra Anchor, safe and secure knowing it rides just below Wilson, our anchor buoy. We have almost perfected the use of this trip line and buoy and plan to continue its use as we set our Ultra at every anchorage. Being able to look out and know exactly where our anchor is set gives us peace of mind and a knowing that we didn't have before.<br />
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We have anchored in the shadow of great mountains, graced with snow still, even in June. These craggy ramparts greeted us as we worked out way towards Melanie Cove, former home of Mike the Logger, whose old homestead we walked among on our trip ashore. Do yourself a favor and read "The Curve of Time" -- you will not be disappointed in the places and times it takes you.<br />
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The best thing on this journey so far, has been the deepening relationship between the crew. I won't lie. The first couple weeks out was a little rough, sprinkled with misunderstandings and miscommunication as we figured things out. It was harder than I expected but, it was easier than it could have been, because of my lovely First Mate, Kerry. Through her patience, honesty, and trust in me, we have worked through the initial challenges and become a crew that is strong and trustful. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We arrived in Port McNeill on Wednesday, June 7th, after a long 42 mile trip up Johnstone Strait from Port Neville. To date, this may have been one of our longest days on the water, but it was an excellent trip. We started off early, just before dawn, to catch as much of the ebb current as possible. We weren't disappointed - we arrived in Port McNeill just before 11am with the wind at our back, having motored and motor sailed (rolled the genoa out for awhile) at 6.5-8 knots the whole way.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">After settling in, we decided we'd stay a few days and explore the area a bit - two other nearby island harbours - Alert Bay and Sointula both had ferry service from Port McNeill and we thought that would make for a fun day of ferry travel and walking around a couple new towns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Friday, June 9th we got up early enough to catch the 8:40am ferry to Alert Bay, paid our fares and walked on for the 30 minute trip. Alert Bay has a well known and highly respected First Nations museum - <a href="https://www.umista.ca/" target="_blank">The U'mista Cultural Centre</a> and we headed straight there as we turned left off the ferry. On our way we caught a couple photos of local sites as we walked down the waterfront boardwalk:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The museum was fantastic, as promised, and also quite sobering. The history we watched on video and read about was filled with both beautiful examples of <span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;">Kwakwa̱ka̱ʼwakw culture and history, as well as the devastating treatment they suffered under the white man's laws and influence.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">From there we walked back into town, as it was, and visited the local grocery store and deli (definitely the social hub of town at lunchtime), got a snack and headed back to the ferry. Now the ferry is based out of McNeill and there is just one - so it goes to Alert Bay and back to McNeill and then out to Sointula and back to McNeill, etc. - all day long. So we asked if we could just stay on the ferry when it hit McNeill again and keep riding to Sointula. Yes! No problem! And they only charge you when you get on in McNeill, so we rode all day for the initial fares paid. :-)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #303030;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We arrived in Sointula on Malcolm Island just after 1pm. As we waited to disembark, we chatted up a local woman who encouraged us to enjoy the town and check out their museum too. We wandered off the ferry and turned right, Donn leading the way, and almost immediately discovered the town Info Centre with a string of old beach cruisers in front with a sign saying "For Loan". What's more fun then a free loaner bicycle for the afternoon to explore a seaside town? At that moment, not much. </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #303030; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">Our ferry ride back to Port McNeill signaled the end of our day - we were home by 5pm, feeling tired but happy. The best thing about both Alert Bay and Sointula? Without fail, everyone we came across, waved or said hello as we went by. This included people in cars, on foot, or on their bikes. It felt amazing to visit these towns and be so welcomed by the locals.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #303030; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The last few days have been full of chores - laundry, provisioning and getting the boat ready for our next big leg - across Queen Charlotte Strait, up and around Cape Caution, and further north on our journey. We leave tomorrow morning. More adventure awaits!</span></span>Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-13208151147182619592017-06-11T11:51:00.002-07:002017-06-11T11:54:08.015-07:00Living the Yotting LIfeWritten by: Donn<br />
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We are six weeks or so into this adventure of cruising on the yacht Brigadoon. It's been five years of planning, five years of sacrifices, hard work, missed schedules, changing plans, but we are here.<br />
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"It's been a long road,<br />
getting from there to here.<br />
It's been a long road,<br />
But our time is finally near.<br />
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I can see my dream come alive at last..."<br />
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Getting this far has been a beautifully challenging mix and, it's nothing, I tell you, nothing like living on land. The interesting thing has been the assumptions we've been witness to and the target of, as we embark on and continue this adventure.<br />
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For example, in a conversation about my country (The USA) a friend raised a very political question about our immigration policies:<br />
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"There are no developed countries a US citizen can go to and, so long as we physically make it onto the soil, are welcomed with open arms, no questions asked, and immediately provided all the benefits of natives. No matter who we are or how sad our story, if we don’t follow their rules we’re turned around and sent right back where we came from. They require we follow their rules or they don’t let us in.<br />
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The same countries we’re jealous of for their “free” healthcare and extensive social programs also have very strict immigration rules. They clearly value the interests of their own citizens over those of others."<br />
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My basic response was, "We (edit: this country) are rich enough to take them all and provide for health care for all, if we choose to. There is nothing special about being born here."<br />
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I meant it. My country is rich beyond measure and, if it weren't for the greed corrupting our high ideals, I truly believe we could set an example to the world, if only we wanted to.<br />
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Setting that political question aside, because I have no interest in debating that here, I'd like to focus on his response and the assumptions contained therein.<br />
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"Since I know you to have a very good sense of humor I'll just ask: Are you being funny, or is a guy who's currently sailing around the world on a yacht telling the rest of us how easy it is to embrace the huddled masses?<br />
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My friend has since apologized for his assumptions, that we are some rich, well off yachties, sailing around the world, telling him and others what they should do with their guilt. Let's talk about those assumptions, because this isn't the first time we've run into them. They are in Facebook posts about young couples who threw it all way to take on the sailing life, tossing aside the normal cares of the work-a-day world, leaving all of those wage slaves behind. They visit tropical islands, far flung places, arriving on their yacht, only to depart for another paradise the next week.<br />
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Allow me to inject a little reality into this life we have chosen and share a little bit about us.<br />
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First off -- the money. We are not rich, or even well off anymore. True, we had fairly high paying jobs but, we used all those resources to pay off our debt, outfit our yacht to make her safe and seaworthy, and set aside a little for living expenses. There is some savings but, we are basically unemployed at this time and I, for one, have no plans on ever working for anyone else, ever. Not ever again. I'm working on a novel, which I hope people will like and buy but, aside from that, it's our savings and my modest retirement that will see us through this adventure. Money aside, let's talk about what it's been like to go cruising on a yacht.<br />
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Brigadoon is our home. She contains all our earthly possessions within the confines of her hull. This includes clothes, food, art, tools, spares and anything else we think we might need. That means that, when we are sitting in a beautiful cove, surrounded by towering firs and cedars, with eagles flying overhead and otters playing in the cove, we still have to fix that leaking water pump or get that diesel stove working so we can keep warm. There is no ordering of parts from Amazon Prime (and getting what we need in two days). There is no mechanic to call, who will arrive and fix the problem while we go out to dinner and a movie. There is no store to drive to (if we still had a car), to get what we need. We have to be resourceful and make do with our resourcefulness and parts on hand. No one is coming to save us.<br />
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Imagine if you had to work on sink at home. The water isn't coming out. You can't just have someone replace it. You can't just run to the big box hardware store in your car and get a new faucet. Water pressure is supplied by a pump, not the city. By the way, all your water (80 gallons of it), is stored under the floor of your living room. The pump is located in the corner of a closet, hidden behind fishing poles, dock lines, buckets, and a host of other things that must be stored there. You have to remove all those things to get to it and, they have to stay on the boat. There is no spare room to move them to, so you stack them in your small back porch, hopefully in a corner so you can still walk around.<br />
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You need tools and spares.<br />
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The spare water pump is located under your bed. Not under it like you just reach under a regular bed under it, like inside the the box springs, under the mattress. You have to lift the mattress with the block and tackle (it weighs 80 pounds) and dig though various spares.<br />
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Tools are located under and inside your couch in the living room, so you have to tear all the cushions off and put them on top of your bed. The rest of the tools and miscellaneous spares are located under the cushions of your love seat, so you have to take the cushions and pillows off that too and put them on your bed.<br />
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You now have absolutely no place to sit, but it's time to get to work while otters play along the shoreline and majestic bald eagles hunt from hundreds-year-old fir trees along the granite cliffs surrounding the beautiful cove in which you are anchored.<br />
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You work on the problem until it is solved, or you give up for a break -- remember there is now nowhere to sit? You get back to work until you solve the problem. Simple as that. You have nothing but what is on the boat and you can't go get anything else you need. When you do finally solve the problem, because you have to, you simply have to, you put all the stuff back.<br />
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All the tools and spares have to be put away in some semblance of order so you can find/use them again. Once that is done, you dig all the cushions our of your bed and put them back on your couch and love seat so you can sit down again.<br />
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If you are skilled, resourceful and lucky (never discount this), you fixed the problem and can now enjoy the paradise in which you are currently anchored.<br />
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Then the house heater malfunctions the next day. You start moving cushions again, lather, rinse repeat.<br />
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Until the next problem.<br />
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So you plan your road trip to a destination twenty miles away. You check the weather, because winds and road conditions can literally swallow your car and everything you own. If the road is too bumpy today, it might be too dangerous to go. You double check the route to make sure there are no obstacles in your path on maps you have never seen before, and you have to trust that they are correct. If they aren't, and you hit one of those obstacles, the road can literally swallow your car and everyone inside. You might want to call for help or a tow but, no one may respond and, if you really screw up, no one is likely to find you. You make sure you have enough fuel (there are no gas stations en-route). You make sure you have enough food in your fridge (there are no stores on your route). Do you carry spares or a means to replace or repair every single part of your vehicle (there are no stores or mechanics along your route). Do you even know how?<br />
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Then, if everything is ready, you leave the beautiful cove, with the playful otters, the shell beaches, the hunting eagles and the bears (don't forget the bear spray). You take the car our of park (manually lift a 46 lb anchor and 160 lbs of chain) and hit the road.<br />
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Along the way you may find that the weather report lied or the conditions simply changed. The roads are now outright dangerous. You have to find a safe parking lot and you hope your parking brake (anchor) can hold you in place until the weather passes. You find it and decide dinner is called for -- the stove doesn't light because one of the propane tanks is empty, so you have to go out to the back porch and switch to the backup.<br />
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Then you discover the knocking noise every time you turn the steering wheel...the last person (not you, then you who tried to fix it the first time) didn't solve it.<br />
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But the place you parked is beautiful and, when the storm blows over the next day, you find yourself in a Yottie's paradise, surrounded by towering fir trees, hunting eagles and kingfishers, otters and maybe an occasional porpoise or whale. You are in paradise for a day and, to be honest, it was worth it to get here, even if the bumpy road tossed everything in the car just simply everywhere.<br />
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But you earned every eagle, every otter, every skinny dip in a warm mountain lake, every stroll along pristine shell beaches.<br />
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Even if no one really understands what it took to get here.<br />
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And you'll do it again the next day, and the day after that, because you want to.<br />
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<br />Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-71507820132662891422017-06-03T10:56:00.001-07:002017-06-03T10:56:49.805-07:00 One Month!Written by: Kerry<br />
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We’ve been out here a month and boy has it flown by! Thought it might be fun to share some numbers
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Hunter Bay, Lopez Island (anchored 3 nights)<br />
Blind Bay, Shaw Island (anchored 1 night)<br />
Deer Harbor, Orcas Island (docked 2 nights)<br />
Jones Island (north bay) (anchored 2 nights)<br />
Echo Bay, Sucia Island (anchored 3 nights)<br />
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Port Browning, North Pender Island (docked 1 night)<br />
Ganges Harbour, Saltspring Island (anchored 4 nights)<br />
North Cove, Thetis Island (anchored 1 night)<br />
Herring Bay, Ruxton Island (anchored 1 night)<br />
Nanaimo, Vancouver Island (docked 4 nights)<br />
Garden Bay, Pender Harbour (anchored 4 nights)<br />
Sturt Bay, Texada Island (anchored 1 night)<br />
Cortes Bay, Cortes Island (anchored 1 night)<br />
Grace Harbour, Desolation Sound (anchored 3 nights)<br />
Melanie Cove, Desolation Sound (anchored 1 night)<br />
Squirrel Cove, Cortes Island (docked 4 nights) – <i>this place is awesome, you should come here.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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We’ve sailed only once, motorsailed once and motored the
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We have done laundry 5 times.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have topped up our diesel tank twice, although we’ve
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We (meaning mostly Donn) have raised over 1200 feet of
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We’ve been on 11 walks/hikes – either on trails or exploring
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Donn make $12 Canadian busking on the Nanaimo waterfront
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Dinner at Dan and Paula’s home in Ganges <i>(Thanks to Evan who introduced us online!)</i><br />
Happy Hour aboard “Sleighride”, a sailboat we crossed paths with twice so far, with Judy and Scott<br />
Breakfast aboard a resident boat in Nanaimo with Trinda and Kevin<o:p></o:p></div>
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We have installed an Iridium Go antenna cable, created a
windlass chain retainer, modified our stay-sail sheets for a 2 to 1 purchase,
repaired a loose rudder quadrant (twice), replaced o-rings in leaky water pump,
built and modified our safety tethers using our Sailrite sewing machine,
perfected the design and use of our anchor buoy, re-positioned our Danforth
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We’ve seen countless eagles, herons, oyster catchers, kingfishers,
gulls, terns, vultures, ospreys, doves, murrelets, swifts, moon jellies, sea
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-88432528489703733412017-06-03T10:32:00.002-07:002017-06-03T10:32:32.312-07:00A Hike and a SwimWritten by: Kerry<br />
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We pulled into Grace Harbour on a beautiful Saturday in May, early
enough in the day to enjoy the afternoon.
We had read about a trail leading from the head of the bay to a nearby
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OK – let me set you up with a little background on me… I am not an outdoorsy kind of girl. I had some bad hiking experiences in my youth
and in my thirties and I’m well aware of the baggage I still carry around due
to this. So although walking and hiking
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dip in the lake might be nice!” We beach
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the way. About 10-15 minutes into the
walk, we’ve had to scramble a bit and duck under a tree or two. We reach a point where it looks like the
trail could go one of two ways. We pick
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the fork. By now, my anxiety is starting
to creep up and I alert Donn, who is always understanding and supportive. He listens, says "ok", and we keep going. We now find the trail to the left, which
crosses the upper end of the stream and keeps going through patches of
mud. We are wearing our crocs, which helps
with the terrain and muddiness, so I keep trudging forward, hoping the lake is
getting closer. We go over and under
more fallen trees, I’m getting hotter and more anxious, not seeing any signs of
thinning trees or a lake. Donn keeps
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Finally the lake appears - (It’s probably only been 30 minutes) - and truly, it is lovely. My stress starts to seep away, but now I get
to face a new dilemma. I REALLY want to
go swimming. But the edge of the lake
accessible to us has one nice flat rock outcropping just under the water, but
it’s pretty slick with algae, and there are reeds and lily pads in the way of
truly swimming out into deep water.
Except! There is one good path
between the reeds that looks like there is nothing blocking our way – so that
is the plan. We strip down. The lake is deserted save for some frogs,
small fish, and water bugs, so we decide suits are not necessary. I keep my yellow crocs on. Another thing I can’t deal with is touching
soft stuff under the water, especially when it’s murky enough that I can’t see
more than 1-2 feet down. So my plan
entails squatting or sitting on the slippery rock, and pushing off into full swim
towards the break in the reeds out into deeper (cleaner?) water. I am not interested in touching my feet down
if I can help it. Donn asks if I would
like him to join me – hell yes, I do!
This is pushing all kinds of scary buttons for me and having him out
there too will make me feel better.
We’re naked (except for my crocs) and we creep out onto the slippery
rock. The water is a lovely temperature
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I do not touch or run into anything under the surface and out into open
water, I relax a bit. Donn is still
standing on the rock, debating his entrance plan. He starts to move closer to the edge and I
watch him slide and slip himself into the water. He follows my path and soon he’s out there
with me. He finds a log or stump to
stand on and invites me over, but I decline the foothold (too scary if I can’t
see it). I come over and float closer to him.
We swim around a bit enjoying the sun and solitude of this amazing
lake. When we decide to go back in, he
leads the way and crawls up on to the slippery rock, finding finger holds in
cracks to pull himself up and out. I
follow suit. Soon we are on the shore
again, drying off in the sun. I’m
feeling rather proud of myself for making it there at all, and getting out there
in the water. The return hike looms, but
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offshoot we tried and make our way down to the lower stream and shoreline and
see if we can walk back to the dinghy around the edge of the bay rather than up
and over through the woods again. Donn
thinks that’s a fine idea and we work our way down to the low tide line and
pick our way among the rocks, oysters and barnacles. Again, very thankful for our crocs! We get back to the dinghy and Donn rows us
back to the boat. I immediately crawl
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-34136894660087274412017-05-20T16:10:00.002-07:002017-05-20T16:10:47.189-07:00You can check out anytime you like, but you can never leave...Written by: Kerry<br />
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Nanaimo, home of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nanaimo_bar">Nanaimo Bar</a>. <br />
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This beautiful port city on the eastern coast of Vancouver Island has been a major goal/planned stopover, ever since we started thinking about our trip north. <br />
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<b>The Original Plan:</b> Work our way up through the San Juan Islands and the Gulf Islands in 2-3 weeks, time our passing through Dodd Narrows at slack water and come up to Nanaimo to provision, get a few things done, enjoy the last city we're going to see in awhile and rest up before crossing the Strait of Georgia to the Sunshine Coast and up to Desolation Sound. This plan involved anchoring out by Newcastle Island (free) and taking the dinghy back and forth to shore as needed, staying for 2-4 or more days to prep for the crossing.<br />
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<b>Plan B:</b> Two nights before our arrival in Nanaimo, I suggested we may want to stay on the dock for one night when we arrived to make it easier to get laundry and provisioning done, then move to a nearby anchorage. Donn agreed. We called ahead one day before to reserve a spot for Wednesday night, May 17th.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H Dock at Port of Nanaimo</td></tr>
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<b>Plan C: </b> Two hours after arriving:<br />
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Donn - "What if we stayed at the dock until Saturday? We could get a few projects done, enjoy the showers, and take our time."<br />
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Kerry - "That sounds nice - we could also maybe find a movie theater and hit a matinee tomorrow and see the city a bit"<br />
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<b>Plan D:</b> Ninety minutes after we awoke on Saturday:<br />
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Donn - (mostly joking) "Shall we stay one more night?"<br />
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Kerry - (starts crying) "Don't even joke if you aren't seriously offering that up..."<br />
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Donn - "We can stay one more night if you want to. Go up and talk to the office."<br />
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Kerry - "OK. Thank you!" (Goes to office and pays for one more night)<br />
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Now you're probably wondering why the heck I was crying on a beautiful Saturday morning the day we were scheduled to leave. Let me back up a bit.<br />
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Five and half years ago when we hatched this crazy big idea, I did what I do best, I organized a plan, stayed focused on executing said plan, and dreamt about the future sailing the world on our little boat. As the time went by I did my best to keep my expectations as realistic as possible and to not romanticize our future adventures. I would continually remind myself (and others) that I was consciously choosing this to challenge myself, to invite growth, to open myself to new paths and adventures in ways I could not even imagine yet. I have never been a huge risk taker or daredevil. I tend to play by the rules and not place myself in unnecessary danger. The boat is well thought out and outfitted for safety as a result.<br />
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So yes, I knew I would face internal challenges - that has not surprised me at all. But the truth of the matter is that no matter how "prepared" I was, I have been a little blindsided by the emotional roller coaster I have experienced in only the first three weeks. Yes, I am out of my comfort zone - again - not unexpected, but still not easy. Thank god for the moments of true beauty and rest we have been gifted along the way at Jones and Sucia Islands, and in Herring Bay, our last stop before arriving in Nanaimo. I have made my share of mistakes. I have experienced loneliness. I have experienced fear and stress, in relatively safe situations by most sailors' standards. But here's the thing, this is my journey, and I am not most sailors. All the planning in the world cannot replace true experience and the trust and knowledge that comes along with that. The highs of the roller coaster are filled with beauty, a feeling of competence, and connection with my partner and captain, Donn. The lows are filled with self doubt, fear, and feeling completely out of my comfort zone.<br />
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Back to today, in Nanaimo. Being at the dock here is so much like being at home at our dock back on Lake Union. It's comfortable and safe. And I hate to say it, but it's hard to push off and leave. Ahead of us we have a fairly large crossing of a large body of water - nothing we haven't done before (we've crossed the Strait of Juan de Fuca three times), but still a bit formidable. Then from there it's a lot of unknowns as we head into the wilderness of the Inside Passage... there will be beauty and there will be miserable moments. That's about all I can guarantee. I am still extremely committed to this journey. I am willing to walk through this personal fire, always have been. But the reality of sitting in the middle of this uncomfortable space and feeling all the things? It's tough. <br />
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I am grateful for Donn. I am grateful for this incredible opportunity to find out what I'm made of and to learn and grow and feel. One day at a time.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset at Herring Bay</td></tr>
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Kerryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11747049705570117255noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-55138566928296061212017-05-10T05:24:00.000-07:002017-05-10T06:31:40.222-07:00Portland Pudgy: How to Ruin a Otherwise Good Product<br />
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I can be very patient and understanding with challenges facing small companies, especially if they have a good product but, I have no patience with shoddy customer service and a continuing failure to deliver. </div>
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This was my original review, not built on satisfaction but a desire to just let things go and make do the best we can with a product we believed in. When I wrote this, we were just leaving on our world cruise. We finally had all the parts to our Pudgy. I didn't want to fault the product, even if we had some challenges with delivery and communication. My review wasn't as glowing but, I didn't want to be that customer, you know? </div>
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<i>"Portland Pudgy provided us with a literal lifeboat. Instead of a liferaft, we carry a Pudgy, with sail kit and lifeboat canopy. It’s a small company, and you have to take that into account but, Dave really cares about delivering. Though we had to wait a bit for the original boat and, later, the lifeboat canopy, Dave worked diligently to get us the product we needed. He deserves your business.</i></div>
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It was with great anticipation I ordered our Portland Pudgy a few years ago. We had researched the options for offshore safety. Portland Pudgy seemed to have the answer, attached to what seemed to be tough little dinghy that actually functioned as a lifeboat. It wasn't inexpensive for a dinghy, but we could get it with a sail kit and an actual lifeboat canopy. This seemed to make a lot of sense to us, so we ordered one.</div>
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I spent the last couple years praising this product to others. When Dave asked, I even agreed to show other potential customers the boat. I raved about it. It made so much sense. I was an advocate for this idea and product. </div>
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Here are my challenges with Portland Pudgy, specifically Dave, the owner. Here are the stories he told me as he failed, time and time again, to deliver what is otherwise a good product. But, is it? I don't know anymore.</div>
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1) Ordering the actual boat. </div>
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I talked to Dave in February of 2010 with initial questions and placed our order in November of 2013, with the promise of a December 2013, delivery.</div>
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It arrived three months late. At first, we were told the boat would be delivered in about a month, that they had them in stock. Then we received notice that they were doing a new mold formulation, that it was an improvement, and that it would be delayed. It wasn't what I was originally promised, but Dave did call and, while we were disappointed, we waited. While I didn't get the product I paid for when it was promised, I was getting it. I saw no reason to be a jerk to Dave so I shrugged and waited. Things happen. People have challenges. I understood that. </div>
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When the Pudgy was finally delivered, it seemed to be everything promised so I just let the delays go. I considered the late delivery a glitch and planned to order the Lifeboat Canopy with enough lead time in case there was a delay. Little did I know what that would entail.</div>
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2) Ordering the Lifeboat Canopy.</div>
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We placed our order and sent the deposit in February of 2016. </div>
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Based on our previous experience, we ordered this item a year in advance. We were told to order early, so we could be "in the queue" and ensure we received it in time. We eagerly awaited the delivery of the canopy while we continued to prepare for our departure.</div>
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Then the first delay came. Their seamstress was pregnant and was on maternity leave. Apparently, at the time, only one person had the knowledge, skills and responsibility to create this canopy. Like some women do, she went on maternity leave, and decided she could not return. I get it. This happens. Companies have to deal with this all the time, right?</div>
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Again, I was disappointed but, we still had time.</div>
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Then Dave went dark, sometimes for months. I had to call him multiple times to get status, and longer stories, more reasons until I finally had to tell him, "Dave, I understand your challenges, and I believe you when you say you are working diligently to fix them but, your customers will stop caring about that if you cannot deliver. They will also stop caring if you don't communicate with them. If you don't resolve this, someone will take this to social media and you will have to deal with that too."</div>
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In September of 2016, Dave was still making promises, interwoven with a business sob story that was no longer interesting to me, nor effective. Yes, I understood his predicament but at the same time, April of 2017 was fast approaching. Were we to receive our product in time? He promised that we would be first in the queue.</div>
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Soon.</div>
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Then he went dark again. We had to call him again and again. </div>
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The stories and what I finally considered excuses got more involved until I finally had to tell him they didn't matter anymore. I had heard them all by now. </div>
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<li>The seamstress was gone. She hand cut all the patters and was the only person who knew how to sew the canopies. It took her ten hours to cut them -- a laborious process to be sure. </li>
<li>Truly skilled seamstresses were hard to come by.</li>
<li>They were investigating a new laser cutting machine to make the canopies faster and were having problems with the CAD files. </li>
<li>They had problems sewing the canopy together. It wasn't right and they were delayed.</li>
<li>Then they were working on the prototype and it still wasn't right but -- get this -- I could have the stitched and re-stitched prototype if I needed it in time...</li>
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All I was really interested in was when he was going to deliver what I paid for -- when.<br />
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When was he going to deliver? That was all I wanted to know. </div>
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He made promises to update us via email. We waited. He made promises to call. We waited. Time and time again he failed to communicate with us.</div>
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We had to call him. We did. I wasn't rude with him in our conversations, though I had to get pretty direct.</div>
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"When are you going to call us with the next status, Dave?"</div>
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"Next week...I'll call next week."</div>
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"When next week, Dave?"</div>
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"Well..."</div>
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"Dave, will you call me one week from today, on this day? How about this time of day? Can I hear from you then?"</div>
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He agreed. Then Dave didn't call. When Kerry called him (I didn't want to lose my temper), he said he was 'afraid to call and give us bad news."</div>
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At that point, Kerry was dealing with Dave. </div>
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In March of 2017, our canopy had still not arrived, but a bunch of promises did. </div>
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">On Mon, Jan 30, 2017 at 2:48 PM, </span><span class="il" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Portland</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span class="il" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;">Pudgy</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> </span><span dir="ltr" style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"><a href="mailto:info@portlandpudgy.com" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">info@portlandpudgy.com</a></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12.8px;"> wrote:</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #1f497d; font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><i>Hi Don, I have not in the past committed to a final date for the exposure canopy, but I now do feel certain we will be able to get you a canopy in time for your trip. We have a hand cut prototype built that fits the boat perfectly. We have Rhino computer drawings completed ready to be cut out by a computerized cutting machine, and we have a seamstress (maybe even two) lined up for fabrication. The prototype is exactly the same as the computer cut pieces will be. The difference is that some of the fabric for the prototype was folded for a long time and has the fold marks in it. Another piece is quite wrinkled with a little irregularity around one of the seams. Not really important, but not our best. If in the very unlikely chance something extraterrestrial happens we can get you the prototype. All fabric, valves, bladders, valves are new. Thanks,<u></u><u></u></i></span></div>
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It's a good thing that other work delayed our departure on April 1st. Otherwise we would be sitting here, still waiting, delayed, for the canopy.</div>
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It finally arrived. We received two boxes, one containing the pressure canisters and one containing a beaten up box with three canopy parts in side. </div>
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There were no instructions, no note, and no followup call of any sort from Dave. We searched the box for instructions, anything to guide us in the installation. Nope. Nothing.</div>
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And Dave accepted the final payment for the full amount for the canopy. We said we would pay on time and we did. </div>
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We went online and downloaded the instructions for installing the canopy.</div>
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There were no mounting pad eyes delivered with the canopy. I didn't want to call Dave again and, frankly, we were out of time and patience. I had to find some.</div>
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I took some measurements and purchased some pad eyes, planning to do the install work on the Pudgy. At least I had everything else and I did like how the boat sailed and rowed.</div>
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Today, in Echo Bay, on Sucia Island, at anchor, more than a year of frustrating phone calls, missed commitments, reasons and excuses, I climbed down into the Pudgy with a screw driver and the pad eyes. I'd finally start the install. I'd have this installed and ready before we turned south in August. We had time.</div>
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The first pad eye didn't fit. The screw holes were 1/8 to 1/4" off. </div>
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So, if Portland Pudgy pre-drills holes in the boat, obviously for the pad eyes, and they are crucial to the function of the canopy, and I'm, supposed to 'trust my life' (Dave's words over and over and over) to it, why not provide the actual pad eyes that fit? Why have your customer discover they don't fit 10 days into a world cruise? </div>
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Dave, meet my last straw.</div>
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What am I supposed to do now? Is Dave going to ship me pad eyes that fit? Where to? Canada? Alaska? Will he fly them into some desolate bay in the Broughtons or wherever we might be in the next few weeks?</div>
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I am done dealing with this company or recommending them. Their product is great but, Dave is awful at following up and delivering what he promises. We waited one YEAR for our lifeboat canopy to be delivered. One Year. It was sob story after excuse after some reason as we waited. He was going to send us his prototype but eventually sent the next model produced. After it arrived, we heard nothing. No question if it arrived or if we had any other concerns.</div>
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I was going to let this go, even though he provided no actual mounting hardware for the straps and eye hooks to attach to the boat mounting points. I purchased my own and -- they don't fit. It's too bad that a decent product, one that we like so much, has to be supported in such a shoddy and unprofessional manner.</div>
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I really wanted to like this company and their product. I shouldn't have to screw around buying the wrong $20.00 worth of stainless steel eyes after I've spent $6,000 on his product.</div>
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Now, as I awake at dawn, I wonder, I doubt, about that canopy. What else might I discover? Will it actually fit and inflate properly? </div>
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Can I trust my life to it, as Dave claims?</div>
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I don't know if I can believe anything Dave says anymore.<br />
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There's only one thing I really resent. It's paying good money, full price, on time, as I promised, for an experience like this.</div>
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Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-58594629687761977112017-05-04T19:38:00.002-07:002019-03-14T18:53:19.629-07:00No Man is an Island<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , serif; font-size: 13.5pt;">Written by: Donn</span><br />
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into our new lives as sailing vagabonds, we are filled with gratitude for the
many great businesses and fine people that have helped us along the way. We could not have done this alone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Tori Parrot (Signature
Yachts)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, our broker. She
gave us all the time we needed to fall in love with Brigadoon over a Saturday
and Sunday in October of 2010. Tori walked us though the negotiation and
purchase in a way that seemed almost effortless. Tori was a great sport when,
on the day the deal was finally closed (Nov 1), we excitedly asked her to help
us deliver Brigadoon to our slip at Tillicum Marina. It was a blustery 15-20kt
northerly and, even if she didn’t have her proper boat shoes, she jumped aboard
without complaint and got us to our berth safe and sound.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Mark Nelson</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, owner and manager of Tillicum Marina. He
gladly caught our lines on that blustery day and helped us land Brigadoon on
our beautiful end tie slip, where we lived for five years. We always
appreciated Mark’s approach, that of treating us like adults and expecting us
to act like it. It was a good foundation for our relationship. He even offered
up his own parking space when our scooters were hit by battery thieves, so we
could park closer to the marina. Mark has since passed away after a long battle
with cancer. We’ll always remember him for his good humor and wry smile.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Brion Toss</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> completed our first rigging survey,
setting us on the path to make Brigadoon stronger and safer. We have attended
numerous talks and workshops held by Brion over the years. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Carol Hasse (Port Townsend
Sails)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> built the current
sails for Brigadoon. The set that came on the boat were likely the original and
were well past their “turn into nifty nautical bags” date. While we could have
spent less on a set of sails, which was argued by more than one experienced
sailor, I doubt we would have been as happy. Not only are they the engine that
drives Brigadoon, they are also a work of hand-made art. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Gabriel Marine</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, for coming out to the Perry Rendezvous
in 2011, on a Saturday, to save my incompetent ass. We had lost our engine due
to fuel contamination on our way to our first Rendezvous. In the process of
trying to restart the engine, while under sail in busy shipping lanes off
Whidbey island, I flooded the rear cylinder with seawater. This hydrostatically
locked the motor, making it impossible to start. The “thunk” of the starter when
I pressed the button matched the feeling of dread in my heart. He walked me
through the troubleshooting process as we pumped the cylinder out, changed the oil,
assuring me I didn’t destroy the engine. Years of reliable performance by the
same engine proved him right. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Foss Harbor Marina</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, our last dockside home. After an arduous
search for a new marina (we wanted to be in salt water) outside the locks, we
found Foss Harbor in Tacoma. Ian and his crew, to a one, were helpful and friendly,
always willing to make things happen for us. The facilities are excellent and
the tenant lounge was a little home away from boat for me as I spent the first
part of my retirement working on Brigadoon and my first novel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Jeff Galey</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, one of the co-owners at Port Townsend
Shipwrights Co-op, was a most excellent project manager for our Port Townsend
refit. He was the epitome of “Yes, and.” Whatever we needed, he had a solution.
When things didn’t go just right, he made it right. I’ll never forget the
moment when he cracked one of our pilot house windows. He wasn’t being careless.
Things happen when you work on boats. Looking positively heartbroken and without
skipping a beat he committed to replacing that window. He had it in the next
day. Jeff is an awesome guy. We will never forget his friendship and commitment
to our plan and dream.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Anders Kulin</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, was the rigger Jeff brought in to teach
us how to rig our boat. When we explained what we wanted, he didn’t hesitate a
second. He provided ongoing guidance and support as we tackled strengthening
Brigadoon’s rig, and educating ourselves on its creation. Anders’ easygoing manner
made him a gem to work with. His respect for Kerry was hard to miss. I
thoroughly enjoyed watching him interact with her, as an equal, and student at
the same time. We learned a lot from Anders. Engage him if you need rigging
services.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><b>Pete and Kathy Langley at Port Townsend Foundry</b>, created and supplied our new bronze chain plates and spurling pipe. They even turned out a quick replacement cap for our primary surpling pipe as part of the work. Our original plan was to pull the chain plates, inspect them, and order replacements if necessary. They didn't sell on anything but, though our discussions, it made sense just to order new and have it made. I like dealing with competent and friendly crafts folk.</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Hydrovane</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> was our choice in a self-steering system,
for many reasons. John & Karen and Will & Sarah were very generous with
their time, every boat show, for four years, as we finalized our plans and
pulled the trigger on their product. I don’t think we will regret this decision
one bit. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Thor and Kerry Radford</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> were the first to show us their
liveaboard Catalina 36. They were encouraging at every turn, ending up being
good friends and neighbors over the five years we lived on Lake Union.</span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Kim and Susan Bottles</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, for allowing us to moor off their water side home more than once. They’ve been kind, informative,
and supportive in ways that are hard to express without getting all gushy.
People of that quality are hard to find. It’s heartening to know we have their
support and friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Peter and Ginger Niemann of
SV Irene</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> took an evening
out of their own very busy refit to host us aboard the Irene. During that
night, we learned that they had crossed Cape Horn, the Mt. Everest of sailing.
It was in that moment that I actually imagined Kerry and I doing the same.
Ginger had quite an impact on Kerry, who came away imagining the possible in
much broader terms than before. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Teresa and Rob Sicade of SV Yohelah</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, shared their south sea voyaging
experience with us early on. Hosting us on their capable and beautiful Baba 40,
they walked us though many of the practicalities of crossing oceans and
voyaging. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Bruce Christianson</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, Kerry’s father, who started us down a
serious path of exploration with his casual, “You guys should live on a boat.”
Yes, the Freedom Project is Bruce’s fault.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Pete McGonagle (Swiftsure
Yachts)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> was the first
broker to look us straight in the face and say, “Of course you should live
aboard,” with such truth and clarity. He showed us our first possible boat (a
Brewer 40) and warned us off her at the same time (blisters and leaking pilot
house windows). But Pete wasn’t trying to sell us a boat. He was showing us the
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Captain Linda Lewis</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, taught a class in navigation spanning
eleven weeks. Her approach to modern navigation was practical and
thorough. A few years ago, she invited
Kerry to crew on her trawler from Blind Channel in BC to Anacortes. Kerry still talks about things she learned
during that week, and many of those protocols have become part of our routine
as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Port Townsend Shipwrights
Co-op (PTSC)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> was
everything we needed in a place to refit Brigadoon and get her and us ready for
our adventure. Our standards of customer service and delivering on commitments
is pretty high. To a one, they surpassed our expectations. It was clear, from
the start, that everyone there is committed to doing quality work. It showed in
every aspect of our interactions with them. Their open shop policy made so much
possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Port Townsend Rigging</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> provided invaluable secondary support to
the fine rigging work of Anders. Whether it was our new running backstays,
shackles, or climbing gear, they had what we needed and were happy to help. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Admiral Ship Supply</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, and all the nice folks who work there,
were a crucial point of support as we toiled during the four-month refit at
PTSC. Most of the time, they had what we needed, all doled out with a friendly
and helpful attitude. Whether it was fasteners, a cool stainless steel
grappling hook, new foulies for Kerry, or a twinkie and a soda when all I
wanted was a bad snack on my walk home; they were all there for us. We also
really appreciate the swag tossed our way when we closed our account. I love
the soft beanie hat, that was originally given to Kerry.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The Parents (Ray, Gail and
Barbara)</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> gave us a place
to stay, food, hot showers, love and care. It would have been impossible to do
this refit while living aboard. Having them share their brand new, just built
home with us was a gift. Just knowing that, no matter how beat we were, we had
a place to go, made this doable. Their commitment to our adventure was clear
and present in everything they did. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Donald Pedro</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">, my father, for teaching me how to sail
and showing me that I could be competent and capable in whatever I chose. All I
had to do was look beyond the problem until I found a solution. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">Portland Pudgy</span></b><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> --This mostly positive review has been removed and updated in a separate post here: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><a href="http://ourfreedomproject.blogspot.com/2017/05/portland-pudgy-how-to-ruin-otherwise.html">http://ourfreedomproject.blogspot.com/2017/05/portland-pudgy-how-to-ruin-otherwise.html</a></span></div>
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Donn Christiansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04265903775692067280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175932648347869996.post-87602877767250924832017-05-04T19:05:00.001-07:002017-05-04T19:05:08.773-07:00And So It BeginsWritten by: Kerry<br />
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We have left Port Townsend. It was about a month later than we had hoped/planned on, but you know what? Considering all the years of planning and months of hard work, being a month late is not something to be ashamed of. In fact, I'm kind of in a state of happy shock that we're actually out here, doing this - finally.<br />
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Day one was overcast, but dry with a 10-15 knot wind forecast from the SE. We figured this would be a perfect day of sailing. We timed our departure with the ebb current and headed out into the Strait of Juan de Fuca with our sights set on Hunter Bay on SE Lopez Island. Under mainsail alone and with a strong ebb current, we found ourselves doing 8-10 knots (crazy fast for us). <br />
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The wind quickly picked up to 20+ knots and stayed that way our entire journey. We attempted to balance the boat a bit by rolling out the staysail, but soon realized we simply had too much sail out for the weather. Rolling in the staysail, we debated reefing the main and Donn decided to go for it. This helped a bit, but by the time we passed Smith Island the seas were in the 3-4 foot range and the winds felt relentless off our starboard quarter. We plowed along, knowing we'd reach a sheltered harbor soon.<br />
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Hunter Bay was a perfect choice. We motored into to a calm bay protected from the South and proceeded to anchor with no problems. But overnight the wind clocked around to the west. All day Sunday Brigadoon tugged at her anchor in 20 knots coming over the trees from the shore. We both knew we were anchored well and our equipment is basically brand new, but when you're not used to sitting in winds in a rolly anchorage it can kind of mess with your head. I spent Sunday in a mixed state of knowing deep down I could trust in our ground tackle and feeling a bit nervous about what would happen if we did start to drag. It was a long day.<br />
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We awoke on the third day, Monday, May 1st to a beautiful sunrise and extremely calm weather.<br />
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It was glorious and did a lot for our mood. Donn tackled a few small boat projects during a beautiful day at anchor. We finished our day early and turned in knowing we'd be up by 0600 to catch the flood current north.<br />
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Tuesday we motored for two hours in dead calm as the sun rose and were safely anchored in Blind Bay, just off the Shaw Island Ferry landing, by 0930. We lowered the dinghy and visited the Shaw Island store next to the Ferry and took a short walk before heading back to the boat to enjoy another quiet evening at anchor.<br />
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For our fifth day out, we decided to splurge a bit on a marina and hopped up to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island to get some laundry done, enjoy showers, and procure some groceries. They are still charging winter rates, so we are staying for two nights, which allowed us to get one more major project done (running the wire for our Iridium Go antenna) today while it was beautiful and sunny out.<br />
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Tomorrow? We're debating about stopping in at Jones Island or possibly straight up to Sucia, which I'm very excited to finally visit after hearing so much about it. We'll most likely check in to Canada sometime next week. <br />
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So - you may wonder how I'm feeling about finally being out here and starting this new life. I think mostly, I'm relieved to begin. There are many new things to learn and get used to, and so many unknowns - which I always realized would be the case. This is not a long term vacation, we both agreed that's not what this is about. It's a new way of living, of learning and seeing our world. For me this is about deliberately putting myself in the way of challenge, so I can grow and learn what I'm capable of. I have no illusions this will be easy. Fortunately I have a partner who understands and encourages me at every turn. I know together we'll enjoy some amazing moments and get through some equally terrifying ones. This is the journey we're now on, and I couldn't be more thrilled.<br />
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