Sailing Sailing

Had our first great sail!  Must say the Mirage did not disappoint.  Six knots in 8-10 of wind is impressive.  When the whitecaps started we put a reef in the main..furled a bit of genoa and kept the speed.

Tried anchoring on N side of Portland with stern tie but abandoned it as not secure.  Sailed all the way back to Montegue.  Just as well..around midnight there were strong gusts of wind.  Now if Juneuary would warm up it would be hunky dory!

Selby Bay

After a brief stop in Madrona Bay to provision in Ganges we had a wet dinghy ride back to the boat.  Calmed down overnite but picked up again early next morning.  We hightailed it over to Prevost and are enjoying another idyllic sunset in Selby Bay.  Might go hunting crab manana! 🦀

Montegue sunset

Some nights the sundowners just taste better!

All at sea!

After 4 lovely nites in hub city(nanaimo) we are turning back to the gulf islands.  Seems the winds of fate are blowing too strong against us to go further north.

We managed some hikes in Newcastle, margueritas with dinner at Penny's Palapa and replacing the anchor chain!

We will play in the islands nearer to home till the grandkids arrive.

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Mirage 33

Mirage 33!  Another Perry design.  We are getting to know her and so far the reviews are good.