Saturday, April 23, 2011

Gabriola Island 3: Down the River and Across

Off we went down the south arm of the Fraser River and off to the Sand Heads and which point we unfurled the sails in only 6 knots of wind.  Then the wind died completely and we ended up motoring across - which is annoying given that this is a SAILBOAT.



Mascot ready to go


Admiral at the helm


Lafarge Concrete



Stacked Containers







Car Transport Ship





The Whale watching boat heads out of Steveston and ignores the wake it creates for we slow moving sailboats


One of many tugs towing barges on the Fraser River


First Mate commiserating with the ships mascot


Admiral just emerging from the companionway






At the slip in Silva Bay Marina


Tranquil evening in Silva Bay

More to come....





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