First and foremost - THANK YOU - to all who have supported us in our adventure and to all the well wishers.
Some of you may not know that our original plan was to leave on June 15. That plan changed when we entered a 'too good to be true' deal to purchase a new boat and three feet longer.
Figment Too, our previous boat, a 42' Hunter Centre Cockpit was our home for nearly 5 years. We now own Ta Daa - another Hunter Centre Cockpit but she is a little longer and a little wider. What is great about Ta Daa is her sailing ability, she balances nicely and the overall newer technology.
A lot of people ask what have we done to prepare. Well, here is our list so far:
- stainless steel arch to hold solar panels
- 3 large solar panels
- SSB
- Hydrovane
- Upgraded VHF and...
- just getting to know Ta Daa before setting out on such a journey.
This journey around Vancouver Island is a milestone for me and Ron. It is our dream transitioning into reality. The VI 360 voyage is our shakedown cruise for heading off shore. That trip will not happen for a couple years but we are getting there.
What is next - grocery shopping for our trip. My plan is to stock the freezer and non perishables for what we need for the trip. The perishables we will acquire as we progress; likely stopping in Port Hardy and then again in Tofino.
Ron and I have both talked about how this trip will be a test: physically, mentally, emotionally and a test of our skills. Thank goodness we compliment one another.
Yes we have filed a sail plan. Our primary holder of the plan are good friends and fellow boaters Len and Dawna Burton. Len is very familiar with the whole of Vancouver Island and the owrking of Coast Guard. We have no doubt we are in good hands with Len.
We will also be checking in with Barbara Hodgson of the Great Northern Boaters Net. Barbara is on the net (SSB 3.870) each and every morning at 0800.
Stay tuned for updates as we merrily roll along. Updates will be pending internet connection and technical stuff.
Cheers
The Crew of SV Ta Daa
Janice, Ron and Winston
Your adventure sounds wonderful. I'll try to follow along. Evelyn
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