Pacific Grace Trip 1 2005

Log of Pacific Grace

July 1st 2005 @ 12:00
48°25'5.16 N 123°22'1.20 W

Ship's Log:

Pacific Grace will start Trip 1 on July 1, 2005, from Ship Point Wharf in Victoria, BC, CANADA

July 4th 2005 @ 19:56
48°44'8.16 N 123°13'8.40 W

Heading 100°

Ship's Log:

All are well. At Bedwell harbour clearing customs, saw Orcas "killer whales" today. The soccer match between Cuauhtemoc VS Pacific Grace was a score of 10-6 for the Mexicans! Not a bad showing considering the proffesional nature of the competition!

July 5th 2005 @ 11:25
50°3'6.12 N 124°51'3.60 W

Heading 320°
Speed 3

Ship's Log:

Sailing to waterfall at Teakerne Arm, light drizzle, all having a good time, slightly tired from night run. Wonderful reception north of Savory!

July 6th 2005 @ 13:30
49°59'3.12 N 124°47'2.40 W

Heading 150°
Speed 7

Ship's Log:

Fresh water shower at Cassel Lake Falls, heading to Savory Island Beach, everyone having a great time! Squall came in at 3:30 AM last night, had to take in tarps used to stay dry during wet weather.

Observations:

Flat calm, clearing

July 7th 2005 @ 14:00
50°4'0.84 N 124°50'2.40 W

Heading 45°
Speed 2.5

Ship's Log:

Lovely day on beach on Savory Island Yesterday! Sleep in + Sunday brunch today. En route to Tenedos Bay for swim tonight!

July 8th 2005 @ 11:24
49°57'2.88 N 124°45'3.60 W

Heading 110°
Speed 3

Ship's Log:

Passing the Pacific Swift as we leave Savory Island, Swift remains achored now. Motoring directly into strong Southerly winds. Grilled cheese for lunch today. S.A.L.T.S. testing day (kids love exams - - right?) May anchor at Bucaneer Bay tonight.

Observations:

Sunny, high winds.

July 10th 2005 @ 11:30
48°25'5.16 N 123°22'1.20 W

Ship's Log:

Pacific Grace has completed Trip 1 on July 10, 2005, and is at Ship Point Wharf in Victoria, BC, CANADA.