Sandys counterclockwise circumnavigation Vancouver Island

journey on · Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2022 11:45 am Post subject:

Sandy, stop by Nootka, now shown on charts as Yuquot, even if just for a few hours. It was the only Northwest port for years. The Spanish started it, Capt Cook visited it and it was a main trading point. It's got a long pebbly beach and everything is down by the pier. There's also Bligh Island where Capt Cook repaired his ships. That's a good harbour in which to wait.

Just a suggestion, you're the captain.

Boris

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:55 am Post subject:

Journey on,

Tomorrow (Sunday) early, i will prove your prediction from yesterday (Friday) correct!

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 12:56 am Post subject:

Journey on,

Tomorrow (Sunday) early, i will prove your prediction from yesterday (Friday) correct!

hardee · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:39 am Post subject:

Sandy, I got back pretty late., but all safe and sound. I have been contemplating your question. Will have to give it a nights rest and do some more mulling tomorrow. I will be up and off again early Sunday. See you on the dock there tonight and will check track tomorrow PM.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

journey on · Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2022 4:00 pm Post subject:

Sandy, when we went from Hot Springs we took the back channels to Tofino; a great cruise. Plenty of places Watch the markers. Though this comment may be a day late.

When we made it up then down to Ucluelet, we explored Barkley Sound and found it fascinating, especially amongst the islands. We stayed at the municipal marina at Ucluelet. But even more interesting was the Port Albernie Yacht Club outpost, on Fleming Island, mentioned by hardee. There we found several boats/people who were circumnavigating Vancouver Island.

If I'm right next stop is Victoria, so take your time and see the sights.

Congratulations on making it this far in fine shape. We used Port Albernie as our starting point so didn't get to do the ride througe San Juad de Fuce Straights to Victoria. Again, congratulations and don't screw it up now.

Boris

Marco Flamingo · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 12:55 pm Post subject:

hardee · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2022 4:43 pm Post subject:

The end may not be exactly in sight, but you can see the glow around the corner. Take your time, your are only going around once.

Sure sorry the hot pools aren't open. I would have based my whole trip on a couple of hour long soaks there.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 3:19 pm Post subject:

I have just the iffy-ish of cell connections. It comes and goes from 1 bar to no service. But I think I can just get this post off before I move on.

hardee · Posted: Tue Aug 23, 2022 11:57 pm Post subject:

Sandy, your circumnavigation is a pretty big accomplishment. It is worth being focused on, as focus helps ensure safety -- a worthy goal. Sightseeing is a byproduct of the trip. Worth doing but only if the goal is maintained.

You are doing great so far, and one of the few C-Dorys to round the big island on the left.

Take care and enjoy.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

journey on · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 12:49 pm Post subject:

Sandy,
2 things. First, let's bring this post back up to the top. Next, when you reach internet again , hurry up and get to Barkley Sound. Don't want you rushing through, so much to see. ISLANDS in the north, Indian camps, yachting outposts and even Uclulet for a day. I will admit that where you are today is great, but there's more to come.

Boris

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 7:28 pm Post subject:

Have cell for a bit. Journey on, Sorry to disappoint you, but I've had it. I only care about one thing at this point....getting home as fast as I safely can. I'm tired of a portapotti, tired of setting up and tearing down the sette to sleep every night, tired of worrying about the conditions on the ocean, tired of a quickie shower every 3 days, tired of keeping the batteries charged....you get the idea. I've spent every night and morning on the boat for 8 weeks with ZERO breaks....this 77 year old is worn out 😉😃. Great trip though. VERY glad I did it. Also I figure I can come back to west VI as far north as Tofino (where I am now) from Anacortes another time. I can sight see then when that will be the point. I hope to leave here on Sunday and get to Victoria on Monday if the weather gods cooperate. Home by Wednesday.....but that's best case.

DayBreak · Posted: Fri Aug 26, 2022 8:35 pm Post subject:

Sandy, you have done a great job on this trip. You have accomplished so much so far. Doing this journey alone and to be still safely afloat and in healthy condition is much to be proud of. I have learned much with your journey in following you on Garmin Inreach and have learned much about places I would like to explore myself someday circumventing Vancouver Island. Much thanks and appreciation to you for all of your efforts. Have a great time in the rest of your travel. You are almost home. Smile

Stay safe! Gary

journey on · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 11:43 am Post subject:

Sandy,

God bless you. You made the trip I wanted to and anything you want to do is OK with me. My suggestions are only suggestions and you get to plan your own trip. It's been a great one.

It's a long haul to Victoria. Make sure your gas tank is topped off.

BTW, you're listed as having a 25. Our 25 has a marine toilet and a shower. Doesn't yours?

Again, a great trip.

Boris

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 1:33 pm Post subject: Porta Potty

Boris, I am the previous owner of Sandy's boat (Anna Leigh). I removed the macerator, hoses, toilet, converted the waste tank to a storage area, and put in a nice porta potty (nice being subjective) which is stored in the shower area or can be moved to the cockpit also. I was on the second macerator.

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Sat Aug 27, 2022 9:26 pm Post subject:

(Sent from Tofino....a place I've learned to dislike)

Thanks David for explaining.

A story....when I looked a David's boat (I bought it in 2014), there was so much to love about it. David made many clever modifications that I still enjoy today. However, there was one thing I was not crazy about....he had removed the marine toilet and replaced it with a portapotti. I was used to sailboats, and this seemed a step backwards to me.

Well, after a year or so, I ended up totally agreeing with David's modification. Not only do marine toilets have messy breakdowns (as bugged David), but since in my local waters you have to have a holding tank pumped out, I think I would find them inconvenient. I like the fact that, if I've been gone a few days, I don't have to go to a marina for a pump out. I just go home (boat on trailer in its boathouse), and I easily remove the portapotti tank, and dump it in my septic system. And guess what....I've never had a pumping problem!!

Wish me luck, I start the last rough water legs tomorrow. Plan to get to Bamfield tomorrow, and then with luck (meaning how much planning I can do) Victoria on Monday. 150 miles total (and it's been a gale out there today)