Entering Canada we quickly worked our way north along Vancouver Island, and
then the mainland of British Columbia. We were pleasantly surprised it was
only showering or raining about a third of the time, otherwise it was sunny or
cloudy but beautifully serene.
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Turn Point was our send off point from Washinton to Canada.
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The Canadian Coast Guard rounds Turn Point, Stuart Island in Washington.
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The BC ferry passes quietly by after we entered Canada.
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Sue whips the jib sheet ends.
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Entrance Island near Nanaimo, BC protects the local waters.
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Prideaux Haven in Desolation Sound was uncharacteristically quiet.
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Mountains with clouds as 'tree skirts'.
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Sue beams at the helm.
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Another day at the job :)
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Barges carried everything: trucks, boats, cars, trailers...and containers.
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Fury Cove's white beach was all shells.
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The Alaska Ferry passed in Fitz Hugh Channel.
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Canadian lighthouses shine in their red and white colors.
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Sue prepares for entering Bella Bella and Shearwater Resort.
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Flotsam wasn't always this easy to see. Travel at night was not an option. Deadheads and logs the size of telephone poles were frequent.
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Klemtu's impressive Long House
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Julia Max with sv Seaquel, a buddy boat from Portland, OR SIYC cruising club.
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The tidal falls at Alexander Inlet came from a brackish lake inland.
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Rick from sv Seaquel caught this ling cod for dinner.
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Waterfalls in Tolmie Channel full from rain and lakes inland.
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