Design of the Day: Cannondale’s “Quantum Leap”
The designers at Pennsylvania’s Cannondale bicycles have done some beautiful work on a groundbreaking new city bike design. Key features are quick folding, a fully enclosed drivetrain, front suspension, and a striking look. Read about the process, the results,...Wallace Island
It’s been a long winter break. We moved the boat from the marina in Ganges over to a new mooring in Long Harbour. It’s well sheltered there, easier for us to access, and it gives us faster access to more interesting cruising grounds.The first cruise of the...SeaSnaps Sighted
Yesterday in Ganges Harbour at the government docks I spotted the SeaSnaps boat. Maria is one of the few local marine photographers, and although I’ve never met her, I’ve seen her work often in Pacific Yachting Magazine and elsewhere. That boat sure is...New Bow Light
Not a lot of tripping or other progress to report lately… lots of work calls, it’s gray here, and one of the dogs hasn’t been feeling well. But I did find time to replace the original bow light, which had succumbed to corrosion in such a way that the...James Bay, Prevost Island
A sunny afternoon, a few stolen hours, and we had a chance to explore James Bay on Prevost Island, where there is one of several areas waiting to become Gulf Islands National Park. With a low and rising tide, we pulled up on the gravel and shell beach at the head of...Arbutus at Dusk
An arbutus tree on Goat Island in Ganges Harbour, during a brief trip around the harbour right at dusk. There were lots of jellyfish off the NW end of Goat Island, and a harbour seal made a brief cameo. The marinas are still full of big yachts, and I realized as I...New Sun Pad
A quick trip around Scott Point through Captain Passage was an opportunity to shoot some photos myself, for the first time from the boat, and to make a few additions and adjustments.Finally figured out a way to cover the back “deck” with a nice pad…. It is quite soft and comfortable, especially for the dogs, and wipes clean easily, while still allowing access to the stowage below.The main reason for the pad is to give the dogs a place to feel comfortable, and a short cruise around Long Harbour confirmed its suitability.Pulled up the beach, I had the opportunity to make a few adjustments.