30 June 2010
We are still at Campbell River, off of Quadra Island. It has been a pleasant anchorage, although our anchor has slipped several times, and has given me several "firsthand" lessons in captaining our vessel and setting the anchor on my own. Campbell River is touted as the "salmon fishing capital of the world", so I thing that Dave has made it a personal challenge to either prove thme right or wrong. So far, we have soon neither hide nor hair of the ellusive salmony creatures. Loads of cod and rockfish...a huge halibut got away, but no salmon...Seiku, WA still has our heart! Tilly and I went out with Dave on one such fishing excursion. It was a windy, overcast morning as the tide was turning. A lumpy ride in the AquaSport, and a bit chilly; not all to my liking... The next few trips Dave decided to leave us at home! Not so much for our pleasure and enjoyment, but rather, to make sure that the anchor held fast at the tide change. It was a good thing, too! On one occasion the anchor had slipped and we had drifted about 100 ft. that was my first experience at reseeting the anchor on my own. A bit daunting at first, but for me, a successful experience! We don't learn quite so much form listening and watching others, as we do by esperienceing things first hand.
My time on the boat has given me more opportunity to work on the brightwork (refinishing the woodwork and railings). It is a slow process - first stripping the old finish, treating the wood, lightly sanding, staining and finally varnishing - however, I find it an enjoyable pastime, and I am please with the results. I wish that I had the carpentry, electrical and plumbing knowledge of Dave. There are many tasks that need to be completed, and with proper skill, I would love the chance to finish them. Dave's "honey-do" list is constantly growing.
While working on my projects I have had opportunity to enjoy the wildlife here. One morning, a troupe of sea otters scmpered from the rocks into the water. I got the pleasure of frolicking and playing along the shore vicariously through them. Several bald eagles reside on Stagg Is. (the small island to the west of us). the perch on the grayed snag overlooking the creatures below. While out on the deck, a bird that I believe is a kingfisher, landed on the rail...spoke something to me (or chastised me) and then flew off.
We are still at Campbell River, off of Quadra Island. It has been a pleasant anchorage, although our anchor has slipped several times, and has given me several "firsthand" lessons in captaining our vessel and setting the anchor on my own. Campbell River is touted as the "salmon fishing capital of the world", so I thing that Dave has made it a personal challenge to either prove thme right or wrong. So far, we have soon neither hide nor hair of the ellusive salmony creatures. Loads of cod and rockfish...a huge halibut got away, but no salmon...Seiku, WA still has our heart! Tilly and I went out with Dave on one such fishing excursion. It was a windy, overcast morning as the tide was turning. A lumpy ride in the AquaSport, and a bit chilly; not all to my liking... The next few trips Dave decided to leave us at home! Not so much for our pleasure and enjoyment, but rather, to make sure that the anchor held fast at the tide change. It was a good thing, too! On one occasion the anchor had slipped and we had drifted about 100 ft. that was my first experience at reseeting the anchor on my own. A bit daunting at first, but for me, a successful experience! We don't learn quite so much form listening and watching others, as we do by esperienceing things first hand.
My time on the boat has given me more opportunity to work on the brightwork (refinishing the woodwork and railings). It is a slow process - first stripping the old finish, treating the wood, lightly sanding, staining and finally varnishing - however, I find it an enjoyable pastime, and I am please with the results. I wish that I had the carpentry, electrical and plumbing knowledge of Dave. There are many tasks that need to be completed, and with proper skill, I would love the chance to finish them. Dave's "honey-do" list is constantly growing.
While working on my projects I have had opportunity to enjoy the wildlife here. One morning, a troupe of sea otters scmpered from the rocks into the water. I got the pleasure of frolicking and playing along the shore vicariously through them. Several bald eagles reside on Stagg Is. (the small island to the west of us). the perch on the grayed snag overlooking the creatures below. While out on the deck, a bird that I believe is a kingfisher, landed on the rail...spoke something to me (or chastised me) and then flew off.
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