Nanaimo to Nanoose Bay

Billy&Lizzie

A last minute decision to raise the anchor and head to our next anchorage this evening, instead of tomorrow as the wind was perfect tonight and not guaranteed tomorrow to be in our favour. With our Genoa, main and mizzen to start, we reduced to just our Genoa and mizzen for majority of the journey. Halfway, the winds changed direction and so did our destination as it was now easier to pull into Northwest Bay. But then the wind switched back again so we decided to stick with Nanoose Bay. As soon as we turned into the bay Area, the slightly larger rollers calmed and we successfully anchored. This was great practise for Lizzie who took the helm the whole journey under Billy’s(captain) instructions as he has a lot more navigational experience. En route, we passed Lantzville where Billy’s mum lives! She waved at us from ashore and snapped some pics! The view of Steph’Ney Thames from TweedHope Road Beach Access. Overall, great journey! Sometimes the impromptu are the best!

Boat & Crew

Steph'Ney Thames

Pearson, 365 Ketch

Billy&Lizzie

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