Alaska Bound!

 

My friend, Brent, AKA "Knower of All things Electronic" replacing my dead Simrad MFD with a nice new Garmin unit.   Ouch, expensive!

We also fixed my flybridge engine data display, the pilothouse Furuno depth sounder (my pilot error), and got my Predict Wind Data Hub installed.   The Predict Wind Data Hub should allow me to be a roving AIS station to gather and report AIS positions for our Selene Map functionality.   It also can use Starlink satellites for navigational position information should our GPSes ever experience Selective Availability degradation.   Naw, I completely trust our government to never do that...   Right.

And we are off, like a herd of turtles.   Puttering along at 8kts, 1,300rpm, and 4.5gph.   Because of our late start, we needed to scoot so I ran a bit faster and spent some petrodollars.
We made it across the border into Canada.   I've heard stories of difficulty with Canadian Customs, but they were polite, easy, and quick.   I just called the Nexus Reporting Center at 1-866-996-3987, 1, 2.   After maybe a 4 minute call, we were cleared in.   Yea!
Cruising up Navy Channel to Plumper Sound, we came around the corner to find this big guy anchored in the middle of the channel.   I guess, that is allowed here.
Someone enjoyed her time driving from the flybridge!
Just southeast of Active Pass.   What a beautiful peaceful evening cruise.   This picture was taken about 1930 (7:30pm).   We still have another 90 minutes before sunset.
We made it into Montague Harbour just as the sun set at 2054 (8:54pm) tonight.   Fortunately, twilight lasts for a good 30-45 minutes.








Tomorrow will be an expensive petrodollar day as we have 103 miles to cover to get to Campbell River.   We depart at 0400!

Adios!

Comments

  1. AnonymousMay 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM

    Safe travels! Looking forward to my vicarious summer vacation again!

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    1. PeterMay 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM

      👍. Glad you can join in the adventure, even from afar.

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  2. AnonymousMay 19, 2026 at 11:54 AM

    I’m so glad you have your navigation systems working again! I know sailors managed for centuries without such things, but they sure are handy!

    And off you go!

    -Carolyn M

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    1. AnonymousMay 19, 2026 at 2:04 PM

      They sure are. I used to navigate by hand, but other than just being an old guy, why do that now. They used to navigate planes by hand too, but no one would dream of doing that today. These new electronic navigation tools are so handy (as you say and I completely agree); they make boating easier, more anccess, and safer.

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