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Haul-out … This Escalated Quickly

Posted on May 13, 2026May 13, 2026 By Debbie Kochel No Comments on Haul-out … This Escalated Quickly
2026

We had a very successful haul-out — although “successful” may not be the same thing as “according to plan.” We had quite the list to tackle: replacing shaft seals, zincs, … Read More “Haul-out … This Escalated Quickly” »

Is it that time already?

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on Is it that time already?
2026

While the blog has been quiet, life definitely hasn’t been. We buttoned up the boat at the end of September and pointed ourselves back toward Montana, thinking we were heading … Read More “Is it that time already?” »

Ganges, Salt Spring Island

Posted on September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 By Debbie Kochel
Vancouver Island

Well, it’s been a minute (okay, a month!) since I last checked in. When we pulled into the marina after our rafting/fireworks adventure in Tod Inlet, our bow thruster literally exploded in … Read More “Ganges, Salt Spring Island” »

Fireworks and rafting in Tod Inlet

Posted on August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 By Debbie Kochel
Vancouver Island

It has been a busy few days. We celebrated Debbie Bulk’s birthday with a passel of their friends and family. It was a good old fashioned crab boil with the … Read More “Fireworks and rafting in Tod Inlet” »

We’re home!

Posted on August 8, 2025August 8, 2025 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on We’re home!
Vancouver Island

I promised to drop a note when we arrived to our new permanent home: Anglers Anchorage Marina in Brentwood Bay BC. We pulled in about 10:30 am. Our friend Paul … Read More “We’re home!” »

We’ve come full circle – Montague Harbor

Posted on August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on We’ve come full circle – Montague Harbor
The Trek South - Inside Passage 2025

Well, we’ve done it. The trek south is officially complete. We left June 16th, 2024 from Montague Harbor headed up to Alaska with the Waggoner Flotilla with our intrepid leader … Read More “We’ve come full circle – Montague Harbor” »

The only thing running was our imagination

Posted on August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on The only thing running was our imagination
The Trek South - Inside Passage 2025

Wow, do I have things to talk about! First, I was going to go on and on about all the great times we had in Comox! It was such a … Read More “The only thing running was our imagination” »

Squirrel Cove to Comox

Posted on August 1, 2025August 1, 2025 By Debbie Kochel
The Trek South - Inside Passage 2025

We have been beat up a time or two in the Strait of Georgia, but not this time. It was a little rolly, but another fantastic day on the water. … Read More “Squirrel Cove to Comox” »

Montague to Nanaimo

Posted on June 17, 2024December 11, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on Montague to Nanaimo
Flotilla

Guys! I wish I would have waited 10 more minutes to post the blog yesterday. Remember the marked floating hazard in the harbor yesterday? It floated right up to our … Read More “Montague to Nanaimo” »

Montague Harbour to Van Isle Marina

Posted on June 3, 2024June 3, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on Montague Harbour to Van Isle Marina
Vancouver Island

We rented some scooters on Galiano. What a fun day! We went to the farmer’s market, drove the entire length of the island, grocery shopped, got drenched in a rainstorm … Read More “Montague Harbour to Van Isle Marina” »

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  1. Debbie Schultz on Is it that time already?May 9, 2026

    Lovely about Sophie. Sorry for your mom in law & Jim's mom. Kept yourself nice and busy. Always good to…

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

    Beautiful place and day!

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

    Congratulations and welcome home!

  4. 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…

  5. 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…

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