Pacific Swift Trip 1 2005

Log of Pacific Swift

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

Ship's Log:

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

July 4th 2005 @ 19:50
48°12'0.00 N 122°46'1.20 W

Heading 300°
Speed 4

Ship's Log:

At admirality inlet, east end of Stait of Juan de Fuca, enjoyed a wonderful Tall Ships event in Tacoma! Russian violinist played on board a wonderful little concert for us! Will clear customs at Bedwell Harbour tomorrow.

Observations:

Flat calm.

July 5th 2005 @ 16:15
49°43'59.88 N 124°24'0.00 W

Heading 283°
Speed 6.4

Ship's Log:

Overcast, raining, great sail today. Anchor at Savory Island. Everyone well.

July 6th 2005 @ 11:15
49°56'8.16 N 124°46'8.40 W

Ship's Log:

Savory Island (Desolation Sound) Kids gone ashore to play ultimate frisbee in dories & R & R! First time small boat handling instruction. Well enjoyed 10 knot sailing, arrived 7 pm last night. Will anchor off Teakerne Arm tonight.

July 7th 2005 @ 16:00
49°56'8.16 N 124°46'8.40 W

Ship's Log:

Staying overnight at Savory + leaving 0600 Friday for points south

Observations:

light wind, overcast

July 8th 2005 @ 16:15
49°57'5.04 N 124°45'0.00 W

Speed 1

Ship's Log:

Tide against Swift, making slow progress south.

Observations:

Windy, cool, low pressure.

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

Ship's Log:

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