Sam's Big Adventure

20dauntless · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:17 pm Post subject:

Currently in Prince Rupert and probably heading across Dixon Entrance tomorrow early. We didn't need fuel in Klemtu, but we were tired and wanted to stop at a place where we could easily walk around and stretch our legs after the long day. The trip from Port Hardy to Prince Rupert has been spectacularly beautiful but entirely too fast. I'll probably spend a bunch more time in the area on my way back home when I'm not in a rush.

Cape Caution was easy. Hopefully Dixon Entrance will be too. If we get across to Ketchikan tomorrow we'll spend the night there and then head out for Misty Fjords Tuesday.

20dauntless · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 4:36 pm Post subject:

Just passed Wrangell, AK on my way up to Petersburg tomorrow. Will anchor out tonight at the S. end of Wrangell Narrows. Picking up my brother in Petersburg Wednesday morning and then heading for Endicott Arm, Ford's Terror, and Tracy Arm. Juneau by the 27th for my brothers flight back to Seattle, then off to Glacier Bay.

The weather has been pretty decent up here overall and looks like it will get quite a bit warmer later this week. A few rainy and windy days, but most days have had plenty of dry periods, even if they are cloudy. The boat has performed flawlessly.

I haven't seen any other C-Dory's cruising yet, although I did see several 22's and a TomCat at the marinas in Ketchikan. Hoping to cross paths with Jay and JoLee late this week or this weekend.

More on the blog...

ferret30 · Posted: Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:34 pm Post subject:

Thought I'd bump this up to the top since Sam's added about a week's worth of updates today or yesterday. Awesome stuff. I'm still trying to get out of the Locks. Smile

Captains Cat · Posted: Thu Jun 28, 2012 7:19 am Post subject:

If you look at his blog, sign up for the email updates. Very easy.

Great job Sam! Guess if you want bears, you should just follow Jay and Jolee!

Charlie

dotnmarty · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 12:15 pm Post subject:

After skipping a few days, Sam has now brought his blog up to date. His writing is clear and fluid.His descriptions are a pleasure to read, and his photos certainly appropriate illustrations.
The writings of both Jay and Sam are wonderful additions
to the C-Brats "Great Adventures " Forum. Thank you both.
http://samlandsman.blogspot.com/

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 11:47 pm Post subject:

It's definitely worth reading Sam's blog and looking at the photos. Here's a beauty from his blog.

20dauntless · Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 3:54 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the compliments. Currently in Sitka and just brought the blog up-to-date now that I have wifi (free wifi in Sitka!). I've put about 250 hours on the engine since leaving, so the boat is getting pulled out of the water tomorrow morning for engine and lower unit oil changes.

Everything on the boat is performing well!

NewMoon · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:33 pm Post subject:

Hi Sam, New Moon is in Sitka too. Float 5 slip 5. Where did you find wifi?

20dauntless · Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2012 11:34 pm Post subject:

I'm on A dock, side tied right under the harbormasters office. Good wifi here, stop by if you want to try your device or say hi.

Morning Star · Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:12 am Post subject:

Sam,

I enjoyed the latest posts that you made to your blog. Sounds like you got some good weather for your Dad's visit. The pictures of the bears "playing" are amazing. I will be interested in how the prop change works out. Keep the great posts coming.

dotnmarty · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 11:28 am Post subject:

Well, it's time to catch up with Sam's blog. After two months he's back in Ketchican for some repairs and routine maintenance. Lots of good writing and marvelous pictures. Here's a sample;
http://samlandsman.blogspot.com/

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sat Aug 11, 2012 2:33 pm Post subject:

Morning Star · Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2012 12:34 am Post subject:

Thought I would bring this back up to the top. Sam just posted four more days on his blog. Great picture of a bear swimming behind his boat!

dotnmarty · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject:

Welcome home Sam! You single handed it, but you were never alone. Thanks for taking us along on your wonderful adventure.

MartyP

20dauntless · Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2012 6:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks Marty!

I'm at our cabin on Decatur Island for a few days. The trip to Alaska was wonderful and I'd love to repeat it...not sure when, though.

If anyone is in the San Juan's tonight or tomorrow, shoot me a PM and feel free to stop by Sylvan Cove.

Sam