Jun 20 2012 - Two day trip - Plumper Cove

Hi All,
Just took Hank over to Plumper Cove to be with his friend Aaron and his parents.
Twas a great sail over... nice breezes, cruising at 6 knots... made it from home to Plumper Cove with only three tacks. I have been known to do it in one tack, but this time the winds were a bit mixed.

We were greeting there by Aaron and his step father (both sailed their own sailboats over). Nothing much different... the usual... Hank took a nice walk around the park (see pictures). We slept peaceful, rocking to the gentle waves that evening. The next day, Hank had breakfast with Aaron and his family, then kicked back to relax around the harbor.

railing BEFORE cleaning

Railing AFTER cleaning

During that morning, Hank finally cleaned up and painted the area underneath my toe-rail... see pictures. As you can see, it was way over due. It looks great now! another finishing touches. In addition, Hank waxed my entire hull, looking real smart now.

That afternoon, Hank and I set sail (motored) over to Gibson, to be greeted by some of his friends there. We stayed over night, had a steak and eggs breakfast with his friend Robert. Later on, Robert's friend came over... then all set sail to Elliott Bay for the afternoon.

The trip back was through a minefield of logs... with the Fraser River at it's highest level in years, all the logs and debris, floated down into the ocean. With careful navigation, we avoided any collisions.

After dropping Hank's friends off at Gibson, he and I set sail for home... winds died, sky opened up, making for a not so interesting trip back.

Now tied up at my dock... waiting for the next trip out.

I understand the Caroline and Hank have made reservations at various marina's for the two week sailing trip through the Gulf islands... so stay tuned for that adventure.

Tarka signing out.......