06/10 Departure - WA to ALASKA

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Sun Apr 02, 2006 10:59 pm Post subject:

Pat and I would love to have a third boat tagging along, or leading the way. Or even staying in between us. Anyone up for it?

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 10:44 am Post subject:

One more enticement to come along - we are going to stop in and visit Brent ("lightkeeper" here on C-Brats) and wife Sylvia at the Ivory Island Light Station! This is at Robb Point on Ivory Island, at the junction of Seaforth Channel and Milbanke Sound. Shortly after our visit, Brent will be going to Estevan Point light house, and Sylvia will become the Head Keeper at Ivory - the first female Head Keeper the Canadian Coast Guard has ever had! Would be a C-Brat, wouldn't you know!

This is going to be one GREAT adventure!

Overload · Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 12:28 pm Post subject:

David/Pat

There is probably NOTHING I would like more on the boating scene, as that is my ultimate goal plus going on up to Skagway/Haines, Elfin Cove and etc. BUT, it is at least a couple years away Sad

, as I am still boatless. Les should be delivering it about this time next year Very Happy

. Hopefully you guys will be well schooled on the route and ready for a repeat and possibly extended trip by then and I would surely tag along!

In the mean time, I (we all) will look forward to the posts we all know you will provide during the graat adventure. Have a GREAT trip and as DaveS would say, "BE SAFE"!

PS, The inticements would not really be necessary, but rather a BONUS!

Doug DeVore..........still boatless

computer-rooter · Posted: Sun May 07, 2006 9:34 pm Post subject:

Rooster 27509 · Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

This will be a great tirp, but two weeks each way may be a little tight. Things come up like the wind and water + S----- can happen both good and bad.
Make the trip safe and plan in a few extra days and nights.

good luck
Jim Thumbs Up

Pat Anderson · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:30 pm Post subject:

Four days and counting for David's departure, five days and counting for mine! We will meet up Sunday evening the 11th at Refuge Cove in Desolation Sound. We should have some internet, will try to report in as often as feasible. Met a couple of hours with my crew, Dave and Alan Olson, on Saturday - things are as under control as they can be. The adventure is about to begin!

SeaSpray · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:56 pm Post subject:

Pat,

I hope you guys have a fantastic trip!

Steve

TyBoo · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:10 am Post subject:

You guys are going to really enjoy this! What a great way to start the summer.

I know it is all in the thread here, but how about a synopsis in one post of the final plans upon departure? I have a feeling this topic will be moved to the Grand Adventures forum before it sees its last post. And just so you don't have to remind me, Pat, I just set up the album for you guys. It will hold some beautiful stuff, I'm sure. After the East Coast folks have had some time in the limelight we will move the album to the top of the stack.

Have a wonderful voyage!

Pat Anderson · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:06 am Post subject:

OK, this is a MS Word table pasted in, the formatting goes to hell in a handbasket, but you should be able to figure it out. It is probably WILDLY optimistic, and if it takes a couple of extra days, we are OK - if it takes an extra week, Patty is going to be one unhappy camper waiting for us to arrive! After we get there, we are running up to Myers Chuck, and then cruise around Revillagigedo Island. Probably will substitute Shearwater for New Bella Bella as the fuel stop. Patty and I will fly home the 25th, and Dave Olson and Rolf Hildre will cruise Daydream back at a considerably more leisurely pace, along with David and his crewmember, Fritz Ribary.

SCHEDULE - BLAINE TO KETCHIKAN

DATE LOCATION PURPOSE LEG (NM) LEG (SM) TOT (NM) TOT (SM) TIME
(12 kt / 13.8 mph) TIME
14.5 kt / 16.7 mph TIME
(16.5 kt / 19 mph)

6/11/2006 Blaine Launch
White Rock Clear Canadian Customs
Refuge Cove Fuel & anchor in vicinity 119.19 137.00 119.19 137.00 9.93 8.20 7.21

6/12/2006 Refuge Cove
Alert Bay Fuel & anchor in vicinity 98.57 113.30 217.76 250.30 8.21 6.78 5.96

6/13/2006 Alert Bay
New Bella Bella Fuel & anchor in vicinity 117.45 135.00 335.21 385.30 9.78 8.08 7.11

6/14/2006 New Bella Bella
N Princess Royal Anchor in Vicinity 88.48 101.70 423.69 487.00 7.37 6.09 5.35

6/15/2006 N Princess Royal I
Prince Ruppert Fuel & anchor in vicinity 88.39 101.60 512.08 588.60 7.36 6.08 5.35

6/16/2006 Prince Ruppert
Ketchikan Destination 89.70 103.10 601.78 691.70 7.47 6.17 5.43
50.12 41.42 36.41

PATTY ARRIVES KETCHIKAN 6/18/06 SOME TIME AFTER NOON
ONE AND A HALF DAYS TO SPARE FOR WEATHER
KEY APPEARS TO BE TO MAKE REFUGE COVE ON 6/11/06 - START AT 5:00 - 6:00 AM. BIGGEST QUESTION MARK IS CROSSING QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND
PROBABLY NEED TO ALLOW HALF AN HOUR IN WHITE ROCK
TIMES DO NOT INCLUDE STOPPED TIME FOR MEALS
LONGEST RUN BETWEEN FUEL STOPS IS NEW BELLA BELLA TO PRINCE RUPPERT - 202 SM

JamesTXSD · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 9:25 am Post subject:

Bon Voyage! This looks to be spectacular, and there will be a lot of us following along with your adventures. Counting down the last 23 days of work here and really looking forward to participating in these C-Dory adventures.

Travel safe and post as time/connections permit... I'll put a towel on the keyboard to catch the drool. Smile

Best wishes,
Jim B.

Larry H · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:05 pm Post subject:

Pat,

A couple of comments:

You can stay on the dock at Refuge, that would save the time anchoring.

The slack at Gillard passage(north of Desolation Snd) is at about 5:00am.(Be sure to get the correct time on this slack.)

Alert Bay may not have fuel anymore. Port McNeil has fuel and a city dock to stay on.

Klemtu, (north of Shearwater/Bella Bella) has fuel and is only 135 miles from Prince Rupert.

Please be careful crossing Queen Charlotte Sound and the Dixon Entrance. Try to cross on the flood tide. Strong ebbs can cause very dangerous seas.

Don't forget to check into customs at Ketchikan.

Alaska time is one hour earlier than Pacific time.

Have a good time!!

Larry H · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject:

Pat and David,

Have you checked if your boat insurance covers you all the way into Alaska?

Pat Anderson · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 3:53 pm Post subject:

I checked, and yes it does. Advantage to Progressive! Coverage in all US states and Canadian provinces within 50 miles of the shore.

oldgrowth · Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

Looks like you people are in for quite an adventure. May you have gentle seas and gentle winds. Good Luck and enjoy your trip. Wish I were going.

Catman · Posted: Wed Jun 07, 2006 1:35 am Post subject:

Pat, be safe and have the time of your life! I'll be following your exploits and recalling the summer of '78, the only time I cruised from Bellingham to Southeast Alaska. Mine was a fabulous trip through the most beautiful passage on earth. Yours will be even better.
Rainbow