Follow The Horizon

We were hoping to make it to Crescent City, but we didn’t like the look of the Predict Wind models up ahead. 30 knots with gusts seemed a bit too much for us at this point, so we took down the whisker pole, and veered off on a reach to Newport, Oregon. I’m not sure… Continue reading

On the 9th of September Azura Kai and crew (myself and Rob) departed Port Angeles along with our buddy boat Naida , Ken Buckley and Anne Trudel. Heading for Greys Harbour. Our journey was a bit of shake, rattle and roll ( Rob’s description) mine; banging and crashing! The cool part was the light up… Continue reading

The adventure begins! We left Sidney Spit at 7:30 for the the five and a half hour trip to Port Angeles. Despite covid19 restrictions we are able to clear in as a vessel in transit to Mexico, and now with cruising permit in hand we’re able to work our way down the coast at our… Continue reading

We left Ucluelet, and visited two anchorages in the brocken group. We can see why the islands are so popular with kayakers. So many beautiful little islands with just a short paddle in between. Unfortunately they are closed to camping this year due to covid-19, I suppose they aren’t isolated enough. While at Effingham Island… Continue reading

Well, that was a bit disappointing. On our way to Tofino we stopped at an nice little ancorage called Matilda Inlet. Well protected with the promise of an ice cream at the general store a dinghy ride away. We were nicely settled in when along came a yellow speed boat with two young aboriginal men.… Continue reading

Anchored at the end of Shelter Inlet. Very high and steep mountains on all sides. We feel completely disconnected from the rest of the world. The only sound is the waterfall cascading down the side of the mountain somewhere unseen in the trees. Ready for a dose of civilization perhaps. We haven’t see other cruisers… Continue reading

We left Quatsino to the fishermen. The strong southeast winds died, and gave way to light northwest winds that allowed us to motor sail and motor around the infamous Brooks Peninsula. Before rounding we saw a couple of beautiful Black Footed Albatross. Solander Island was a rugged and forbidding looking place, but from the smeĺl,… Continue reading

Ending July 31 with a gale that lasted into the wee hours of the morning. The boat sounded like it was being ripped apart, but in the morning it was as it should be. This is our fourth day waiting for an opening to get around Brooks Peninsula. Our time here has been spent walking… Continue reading