Choosing a Boat

With the imminent approval of my leave of absence, our focus starts to be on “stuff.”  We have decided to rent our house while we are gone with the exception of 1 of the 5 bedrooms.  This we will fill with the furniture and possessions that we don’t want to toss/sell, can’t loan to someone…

The Winkel’s Trip to Desolation Sound

July29, 2013 – Edmonton to comox we got up and began to pack, initially it seemed like we had all the time in the world to get ready for the trip.  That was because we had spent a good part of yesterday packing also.  Even so we did use all of our time getting ready.…

Richard’s Desolation Sound Adventure

June 30 Comox to galley bay Day started with a beautiful sunrise.  The marina was near silent and the water calm.  Walked out and took in the view.  Back to the boat for some chart work and breakfast.  Got about half ay before quitting time.  All good.  Shower and then Les came by.  Les is…

Why the Caribbean?

This post is not entirely based on fact, part of it is based on my opinion based on preconceived notions and incomplete research. More simply: “We want to go to the Caribbean not Mexico.“ The rest is justification as to why we feel this way…

The Hardest Part of Leaving

A few weeks ago I was travelling for work for 11 days through Norway and Iceland. During this trip we talked a lot about the plant that I am helping build and want it will be like to complete and start-up. Some of the people who were on the trip are the ones that will…