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The Wongs become sailors
My friend, Kelly, who is prone to seasickness, agreed to give sailing a try (so brave!). One of the things…
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Nootka has company! The Bender Family
August 2026 is all about sharing our baby girl with friends and family. For this we had to “empty the…
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Week 4 – Home Stretch
Looking at the weather for Tuesday, July 28, there are high winds in the strait in the morning, but it…
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Week 3 – Headed South
Sunday, July 18. Departure with the outgoing tide headed to Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island. There is some wind, but…
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Week 2 – Desolation Sound
Friday, July 10 we work in the morning and then decide to take the boat to Tenedos Bay in the…
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A Month Away From the Dock – Week 1
I promised Jess that we would use the boat more this year. And I meant it. Last year we had…
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