Summer season–cruising up north in BC

After “summarizing ” Carmanah in San Carlos, we drove up to Olympia in 4 days to get Restless ready for a summer of cruising up north. We’re currently in Ocean Falls with Mom and Dad–buddy boating with Don & Emily on Windwalker. We plan to head back to Mexico in October to re-launch Carmanah for more tropical cruising

Oh boy–more sanding. We hauled Restless out May 19th for a fresh coat of bottom paint.

While Restless was still in her boat house we got 4 coats on the bright work. Me rolling, Dad & Linda tipping. Donna lighting and quality control

We stopped in Sacramento before heading out on Restless for our lovely neice , Karin’s, HS graduation. She’ll be attending W. Washington U this fall. Hopefully we can bring Restless by Bellingham for a visit.

Building the new refrigerator in our shop on Bainbridge. We used 4 inches of foam and an Isotherm external compressor with holding plate to replace the “dorm fridge” that came with the boat.

The new fridge is front opening still but the drawers make access easier and seem to keep the cold from spilling out when the door is opened. We also have a portable Ingel freezer for more frozen goods.

Mike & Mike hiking on Stewart Island’s northern point. We hung out with them (Destiny II) in the San Juans for a few days on our way north

All checked in and “legal” for the summer in BC. Lucy is excited to get at some good beaches.

Still doing project underway. Me and anging blinds in Nanaimo

Donna and Lucy very happy to be in Desolation Sound in warm weather and warm water. Anchored here in the Copeland Islands.

Looking down from the hill top at Tenedos Bay in Desolatiion Sound, Restless’ 4 new solar panels are visable. Along with the new batteries and more efficient refrigeration, we have no worries about power. No use of shore power or generator yet this season.