We decided to skip anchoring in Montague Harbour because the wind is forecasted to pick up. Besides, we needed water. We decided to go to Chemanius because they have water on the dock but the wharfmaster reported it was uncomfortable outside with white caps pouring in. So we went to Thetis Island ma…
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O Canada
We cleared into Canada on the phone. It was a piece of cake this time. We anchored near Poet’s Cove because we had a spa afternoon booked for the next day.
We arrived at Ganges Marina after our massages. We picked the weekend so Melissa could go to the Saturday market the next day. She fini…
Battery Fail #1
We return to Roche Harbor marina after the weekend so the marine store can help Dave install the new batteries we ordered. It turned out that, despite specifically asking, the batteries were not maintenance free. Requiring going down in the lazerette to water the batteries occasionally is a sure way…
RADAR FAILURE
We head out of La Conner for Roche Harbor. On the crossing, we entered a thick fog bank - visibility was only about 500 feet. Unfortunately, the radar did not work so Dave had to pilot almost blind in a pretty busy channel. Luckily, the fog lifted as we entered the islands so we could see the ferry …
CLEAN BOAT!
Dave drives down to Everett to fetch Melissa and put the Lexus to bed. The next day, two cleaners arrived and spent 6-hours deep cleaning the boat. It is spotless inside. The day after that, the outside boat detailers came and gave the boat a bath. Thinking they were stealing stuff, Melissa was yell…
Launch the Boat - No Tipping
Margaret and Jennifer came up to help launch the boat and move it down to La Conner. Watching the yard move the boat on the trailer sends Dave’s blood pressure sky high. At one point, the boat actually tipped into the boat next to it. They pack the boats in so tight you could not get a fender betwee…
Leaving Mexico
5/9
Melissa flew to Bakersfield to visit her brother and Nicole. On the way from the airport, there was a head-on collision on the other side of the highway. Kelly’s truck got hit by debris from the crash and tore his driver’s mirror off and dented all the panels down the side. Good thing it did …
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