08/12 - 08/14 - Powell River BC, Canadian CBGT

hardee · Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 2:07 am Post subject:

Island Explorer, Big thanks for that routing chart. Gives me a much better idea. My current plan, which is still in formulation stage would bring me down along the mainland side, past Lund. Then returning via Lund and depending on the weather, up Johnston or...???

Since much of my travel is at slow cruise, I tend to go with the current and tide to my advantage. Takes longer, but I see more.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

bridma · Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2016 4:44 pm Post subject:

Here is a question for you Harvey as I know you have a lot of time on your hands Laughing

I never look at 'tides and currents' unless I am transiting rapids. I feel that in a C-Dory that draws just a few inches, I am skimming across the surface unlike a deeper v-hull. Any idea how much fuel and time you save by going with the current rather than against? I know it depends on how many knots the current is running at, but maybe you have a magic formula?

Martin.

cgypsy · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 12:14 am Post subject:

Here is a link to information about Powell River http://powellriver.info/

hardee · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:07 pm Post subject:

Thanks for posting that link, and photo. Looks like there is a ton of stuff to do around Powell River. I'm beginning to see what the draw is there. Also thinking that a good access might be from Pacific Playground, near Oyster River.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

bridma · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:13 pm Post subject:

Hi Harvey,

From Comox it is 55 mins to the north end of Texada Island, and then another 10/15 mins into Powell River. I have done it a ton of times, my daughter lives in Powell River.
I'm not a speed demon either. When I'm up on plane, it's usually 13/14 knots.

Martin.

hardee · Posted: Mon Apr 04, 2016 2:23 pm Post subject:

Thanks Martin,

I'm still working on putting this together. I had originally planned on Launching at Telegraph Cove and going down from there, and then returning there via a different route for variety.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

cgypsy · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 12:45 am Post subject:

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hardee · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 2:01 am Post subject:

bridma · Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2016 4:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks Harvey for putting that info together, it is an interesting read. Just taking average numbers and conditions, a 'rule of thumb' guide that I will use is, that by going at below planing speed, my fuel consumption is cut by 30% if I go with the currents rather than against. Looking forward to catching up with you again at Friday Harbor and Powell River gatherings.
I know you can smell a fish & chip shop at 5 miles, let me know what you find Laughing

Martin.

hardee · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 4:31 pm Post subject:

bridma · Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 5:39 pm Post subject:

Hi Harvey,

We will be in the Gulf Islands on that Thursday. We'll talk again closer to the time. Do you receive these messages when you are out on the boat?

Martin.