Some last minute paint additions.
Update: we came out *really* lucky given what…
Update: we came out *really* lucky given what happened. We have only minor damages and with me doing some of the work we should be back in the water Thursday, which means we’ll be right on schedule to...wait for weather since this weekend isn’t looking optimal to leave anyway now. Some of the damage is …
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Commencing inspection and repairs…
Commencing inspection and repairs...
The VHF radio woke me up at 3:15am….
The VHF radio woke me up at 3:15am. Blips from the Victoria Coast Guard. So I decided to get up to see if I could glimpse the aurora borealis. Since last night you could see it from Seattle, and maybe again tonight. As I came up the companion way I heard a large splash and …
Big news…our boat was hit by another boat….
Big news...our boat was hit by another boat. It took a few days to be ready to post this. On Friday morning while anchored here in Canada we awoke about 6ish to a thunderous bang and jolt in the boat’s movement. The anchor for a huge powerboat (much larger/heavier than us) nearby had dragged free …
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So we have numerous ways of heating water…
So we have numerous ways of heating water on Pulsar. Lots of redundancy. 1. Generator to charge batteries has a heat exchanger to the hot water tank - not working currently 2. Turn on inverter and use AC to heat water tank - high energy cost 3. Main engine to charge the batteries has a …
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Boat schooling today: Tom is researching Polish Independence…
Boat schooling today: Tom is researching Polish Independence and Kirsten is reviewing 8th grade math so she can move onto Algebra 1. They seem content.
So here we are anchored in Ganges Harbor,…
So here we are anchored in Ganges Harbor, Salt Spring Island, BC. The area is so beautiful. After work we went into town to check it out and provision. Water was a tad choppy so we all got a little wet. Have to remember to carry our giant sponge. The evening is peaceful and serene. …
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We’ve been in Sidney the last week and…
We’ve been in Sidney the last week and it has been lovely. Today we took the bus and toured Victoria. Tomorrow we are off to anchor in Ganges Harbour at Salt Spring Island.
We have been enjoying Sidney, BC. It is…
We have been enjoying Sidney, BC. It is lovely
S/V Pulsar 