Anna Leigh and Daydream to Ketchikan

Alyssa Jean · Last edited by Alyssa Jean on Sat Jul 29, 2006 9:54 am; edited 1 time in total

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Just a quickie here. We arrived at Sullivan Bay, BC (free wireless here right now),about an hour ago. 375 miles from Guemes for me. Just got fuel for the 3rd time. About $1.25/L. I have used about 140 gal US so far. Getting about 3.2 MPG. We are showering and then heading to a small bay to anchor and crab. Leaving at 4am for the 3 hour trip to Cape Caution and into the safety of the Inland Passage. All is going well, not problems. We should have internet at Ivory Island tomorrow afternoon.

Pat made it from Blaine to Gorge Harbor, in 6 1/2 hours. Weather has been very good so far.

More later.

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

Sullivan Bay, Broughton Island.

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 8:46 pm Post subject:

Pat, that's a front-page-worthy shot!

Papillon · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 10:55 pm Post subject:

I have a title for that photo when it hits the front page.... "Twin Red Heads"

bcarli · Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject:

I'm jealous, have a great trip... I've never got better than 2.5 miles a gallon on soulmate. Your getting 3.2 thats can add up. Is it time to talk about prop's agin??????????????????????????????????????????

Byrdman · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 9:46 am Post subject:

Beer Twins? OK.... who was suppose to either open or close the side window?? Great shot and I feel sure a great adventure and great time ahead!! Wish I were there....but...my boat is the wrong color. I agree...that would be a great front page shot too. I thought I was having 60's flashbacks and seeing double again... Glad others saw it too...or two.

Byrdman

Overload · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:41 am Post subject:

David/Pat

I too am jealous or maybe I should say envious! We are all already enjoying this trip.....though without the beer-n-buddies! Have fun, we all look forward to your updates and please TAKE CARE!

Doug

Sneaks · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:36 am Post subject:

I agree, great shot, however is it my old eyes or is that a large cloud of smoke around the rear of the Anna Leigh? It kinda looks like what one would expect sitting behind a Dodge/Cummins, but certainly not a Honda gasser?

Or are you grilling steaks on the dock barbecue? Thumbs Up

Don

Casey · Posted: Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:37 pm Post subject:

At the rate you guy's are traveling I expect to see you in Ketchikan later today or tomorrow! I'm in Ketchikan until 6/15 when Sandy fly's in. We'll spend another day or two here, then we'll be northbound again. George and Penny (Wanderer) departed northbound yesterday, and Bill and El will probably be getting close after meeting up with their son/grandson and Chris (Rana Verde) in Prince Rupert.

I saw Shawn Ogimachi (Tonie O) in Ketchikan yesterday. As I recall he meets his wife Tonie in a week or so in Juneau, then they're off to Pelican and back to Craig, AK where he'll be entertaining his folks.

This is definitely turning into an Alaskan C-Dory Summer!

Casey
C-Dory Naknek

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2006 8:36 pm Post subject:

Reporting from Ivory Island Light Station, great visit with Brent and Sylvia Hacking the light keepers. Day 1, Pat, Dave and Alan made it from Blaine to Gorge Harbor in six hours forty-five minutes, have never seen Strait of Georgia so calm. Night at Von Donop. Day 2 to Sullivan Bay, ebb tide pushing us out Johnstone Strait, crossed Blackfish Sound into Broughtons. Spent night at Claydon Cove, caught crabs. Day 3 up coast route of Queen Charlotte Strait, around Cape Caution, nice stop at Pruth Bay, night at Fancy Cove on Lama Passage. Day 4 into Shearwater in the a.m. for showers, lunch at the restaurant. On to Ivory Island, where we are right now, headed for Oliver Cove for the night, weather is kicking up a bit. Next report from Prince Ruppert I hope.Out for now!

Mr. E's C · Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 2:23 pm Post subject:

We would like to thank Anna Leigh and Daydream for their narrative on the trip to Alaska. There are many of us C-Brats watching, with charts in hand, their every move and wishing we were tagging along. Makes us feel guilty though, we should be helping out with the gas. When our 14' grows up, Alaska will definitively be one of our destinations..Continue to have a safe journey....Wayne and Pam

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:48 pm Post subject:

Patty here. I FINALLY heard from Pat this morning. The boys arrived safely in Ketchikan. I was going crazy with no communication since Wednesday. I'm relieved. They will have dinner with Bill and El tonight, and they better start scrubbing the inside of that boat! Three ol' coots on my boat for a week---hmmmm. I'm sure details will be posted soon. I'm off tomorrow morning to join them in the rainy, windy SE Alaska.

Opsal · Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:04 pm Post subject:

Patty,
Have a safe trip up there. Tell Pat and David we are all armchair piloting with them, and wish them and all of you the best and safest journey possible. It is an event around our house now to see postings about the trip.
Gregg

Catman · Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:49 pm Post subject:

Same here. This is as much fun as a guy can have with a mouse. Can't wait for more photos.

Rock on, Beer Guys.

Alyssa Jean

This is not necessarily well written, but this is my laptop narrative of the trip so far. I will see if I can attach it.

Just stopped at a fishing lodge at Yes Bay. This is about half way around Revellegigedo (sic) Is. I can almost pronounce it.

Probably didn't need it, but took 20 gallons here just to be safe. $5.00/gal. $3.15 in Ketichikan.

Pat not arrive yet. He is fishing and will catch up in an hour or two. He will be pleased to find the internet, but not the fuel cost.

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