Went to Ladysmith, Vancouver Island, and was able to sail most of the trip. Departed Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, expecting to have a good strong northerly. Nope, it was a light northerly. Was able to sail a good distance and as the wind fell to nothing had a great lift along the Saltspring Island shore. … Continue reading Some sailing
The weather remains non-typical: mostly southerly and strong for the season. This isn't a bad thing as there has been more rain (than last year), average temperatures (cooler than last year) and fewer forest fires. I've been able to sail quite a bit - which is kinda' the point of having a sailboat as a … Continue reading Different wind
I, Momma Kitty and SWALLOW have cut the docklines at Port Townsend and are again cruising the Salish Sea! The Honda outboard received a new carburator after it was determined the idle jet had clogged. All fuel on SWALLOW is fresh, the limiting factor being how fresh the has is at marinas, there is a … Continue reading Out and about
S/V Swallow 