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Pender Harbor – Strait of Georgia – Clam Bay

Posted on May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

We left Princess Louisa inlet with 5 other boats on Saturday morning. Seven were waiting to get in. Everyone got on channel 68 and made a plan. The current was … Read More “Pender Harbor – Strait of Georgia – Clam Bay” »

Princess Louisa – lots of news, who knew?

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

We woke up to a glorious morning, crisp air, and brilliant blue skies. After our morning generator run, we hopped in the dinghy and headed out to explore the inlet. … Read More “Princess Louisa – lots of news, who knew?” »

We did it!! Princess Louisa Inlet

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

As I am sitting here bobbing around on a mooring ball in Princess Louisa, every direction the tug turns is a phenomenal view. Bar none. We have 3 waterfalls cascading … Read More “We did it!! Princess Louisa Inlet” »

Desolation to Pender Harbor

Posted on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

It was a perfect cruise to Pender. We were going with the current and the wind, big difference! Smooth ride all the way. (well, it did get pretty rolly about … Read More “Desolation to Pender Harbor” »

Cruise around East Redonda – Desolation Sound

Posted on May 14, 2024May 14, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

We decided to take a cruise up Homfray Channel and back. We were halfway up the channel and I saw something poking out of the water. I asked Jim if … Read More “Cruise around East Redonda – Desolation Sound” »

First Stop Grace Harbor – Desolation Sound

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

Our cruise calmed down thankfully. The first part of the day we were bundled up but as the day progressed we shed more and more layers. It was a gorgeous … Read More “First Stop Grace Harbor – Desolation Sound” »

Smugglers Cove – Pender Harbor – Desolation Sound

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Sunshine Coast

We enjoyed our stay in Smugglers Cove. We have had some giant tidal swings due to a new moon. 16 feet! That doesn’t sound like much but It is mind-boggling … Read More “Smugglers Cove – Pender Harbor – Desolation Sound” »

Montana to Malaspina Strait (with a few stops in between!)

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 2 Comments on Montana to Malaspina Strait (with a few stops in between!)
Sunshine Coast

We had quite the adventure going home. The water taxi took us to Friday Harbor. After we cleared customs, we took the ferry to Anacortes. We were happy to discover … Read More “Montana to Malaspina Strait (with a few stops in between!)” »

Quick Trip Home

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Gulf Islands, Pender Island

We are going to take a quick trip home. So today we are buttoning up some stuff and ordering a flurry of necessities to pick up tax-free in Montana. Tomorrow … Read More “Quick Trip Home” »

Best. Day. Ever.

Posted on April 22, 2024April 22, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Gulf Islands, Pender Island

After church, we weighed anchor and headed out. We were bundled up and drove from the flybridge. We were in between Galiano and Wallace Island when we spotted splashing. WHALES!! … Read More “Best. Day. Ever.” »

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  1. Phill Guay on We’re home!August 8, 2025

    Beautiful place and day!

  2. Phill Guay on We’ve come full circle – Montague HarborAugust 8, 2025

    Congratulations and welcome home!

  3. Greg Kleven on The only thing running was our imaginationAugust 5, 2025

    Debbie, Whoa. That was some adventure. Sorry you had to go through this. Marlene and I were sitting in our…

  4. Debbie Kochel on Blind Channel Resort – Squirrel Cove – WE DID IT!!August 1, 2025

    Hi Phill, A gate is when the water makes progress difficult or even impossible. Rapids need timed properly, it's best…

  5. Phill Guay on Blind Channel Resort – Squirrel Cove – WE DID IT!!July 31, 2025

    As usual, great pics and descriptions, What is a gate?

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