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Kestrel
Seattle
Cruising full time on s/v Kestrel with my partner. Expert generalist, bookworm, software engineer, gamer, metalhead. I'm very into DIY, especially electrical and software, and even have made knives as a hobby. I love working on my boat, even uncomfortable parts involving boat yoga. I'm more than happy to help fellow cruisers with technical tasks, especially if you'll feed me or give me beer! I've got a pretty good collection of digital music, documentaries, and Kung Fu movies I'm happy to share in person.
The biggest town we've been to since Campbell River at the end of May, we're excited to check out Tofino! After a night of bad sleep (unrelated to the weather), lots of rain, and the occasional 20 knot gust of wind, we made the prudent choice today to take the inside route to Tofino rather than going offshore for a rolly trip. The rollers just outside the anchorage made it immediately obvious that this was the correct choice.
Two nights in Bodega Cove with a backtrack to to Tahsis to get Internet for telehealth, then to Hot Springs Cove on Thursday. Which was a mistake. Turns out just because the 50km grid wind forecast I can get from the Iridium says we'll have just 11-13 knots doesn't mean that is true near land... 20-25 knot winds upwind around the Hesquiat Peninsula made for a rough day. But we arrived safely and are settling in to relax.
We continue to not be good at catching salmon in the places we go
We had an amazing time in the Gwaii Haanas, and a good first overnight offshore crossing to Vancouver Island! Pictures to come, will edit this post...
Lots of motoring, very little wind, lots of rain, and almost no other boats. Anchored in some very remote places this past week! The Hecate Strait was extremely sedate during our crossing, which is a lot better than its difficult reputation, so we didn't hate motoring across instead of being able to sail.
Spent three nights off-grid in the beautiful Spider Anchorage before heading to Bella Bella for a few days to resupply and do laundry before we continue heading north into even more remote areas. We've now been cruisers for 2 months!
Two beautiful days of cruising with some sailing and some motoring. Got around the notorious Cape Caution without issue and decided to skip our intended Thursday evening anchorage and go all the way to the Hakai Institute in Pruth Bay. Saw sea otters and even a humpback!
