Author: sailawaysarantium

Dreamt, retired, sailed away!

Entering Victoria Harbour is no picnic!

by sailawaysarantium

Being hyper aware of flashing buoys, airplanes and the Coho, I still managed to get a talking to by Victoria harbour officials. Entering into the channel by Ogden point and Shoal point (outer harbour) the airplane strip begins which I did take note of, and decided to get away from it so I apparently crossed over it. Prior to crossing over I thought to myself I don’t think I should be in this lane so when I had made sure the coast was clear I crossed to be in the other side where I was out of the area of traffic. Within minutes a black zodiac arrived to escort me back to where I was and “to have a longer chat”. What I didn’t know is that Victoria harbour is the only place in Canada to be an International Airport on water. I had no idea! I don’t think this information was on any test I’ve ever taken. I felt like a kid going to the principal’s office! This past month has been nothing but learning! Forever humbled😔

The Coho arriving minutes after I docked!
Big beast!

So still❣️

by sailawaysarantium

It’s been such fun sailing around the San Juan islands in the past few days! I was nervous about crossing the BIG straights on my own, with lots of freighter traffic, potential fog and low wind, sailing through channels with strong currents and kelp beds and then the rain started. Rain brought solitude, journaling, reflecting on past events, reading and exploring the forest trails in yellow wellies on remote islands! And looking forward❣️smiling…

The day that I leave the coast of BC is nearing and today I arrived in Cadboro Bay again to do my last bit of laundry, top up the 90 gallon tank with diesel, fill up the 160 gallon water tank and stock up with fresh fruit and veggies! Tomorrow I’ll go to the local chandler and grab last items! A rigger will come out and tension the rigging and that should be it!