I finally get to put up a new blog! Cellular service sure is sparse along the north shore. Out on the water we would occasionally pick up something that would let a few texts or emails sneak in but never enough to do any website work. Strangely too, we could send and receive texts to…
Anxious to get underway – boat issues
July 31 – We are still in Thunder Bay. Our short list of boat issues we had when we got back from Isle Royale unfortunately grew a bit. The biggest issue now is the fact that, for insurance needs, we need another survey done. This means we had to be pulled out of the water…
Happy days together!
July 23 – I wrote the following yesterday out on the water and had planned to post it last night but we had an unexpected change in plans. When we got back to Thunder Bay Marina we phoned into Customs and Boarder Protection to clear back into to Canada only to find out that we…
We are at the good part finally!
I can honestly say that the last week has been the toughest week of my life. I am not trying to be dramatic but it has been so challenging on both my body and spirit. As you know from what I have written up to now, this trip has been a long time in the…
When do we get to the good part?
July 7 – Sigh. We should know this by now but everything having to do with a boat takes longer than planned. We have been back in Thunder Bay since Monday and slowly we are getting the boat set up and together. Despite all of our efforts though, the mast is not yet up, the…
Floating in Thunder Bay!
June 24 – The last few days have been a whirlwind! We woke up Dylan at 12:30 AM on Thursday morning and shuffled him into the car to do our seven-hour drive from Winnipeg to Thunder Bay. That got us to Thunder Bay Yacht Club the same morning Starship arrived. Our new friend, Scott from…
We did an interview on CBC Radio!
It was broadcasted on June 6th! If you missed it, here is the link to the recording: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed/clip/15989498-a-winnipeg-family-start-life-high-seas
Starship hits the highway on Wednesday!
June 18 – We were so excited to hear from the shipping company as the timing for Starship to be picked up is absolutely perfect! Last week we were able to get all the essential boat work done and after one more day preparing her for the big trip, we will be excited to see…
Lake Winnipeg
Lake Winnipeg, located in southern Manitoba, is a special place for us for several reasons. For many years growing up I lived with my family in the town of Gimli located on its shores. I have ancestors who had earned their livelihood fishing the lake and as a child my fondest family memories were of…
Preparing to go!
As much as I can between now and when we head off, I will begin blogging by posting an answer to one of the many questions that people ask us. Sailing into the fear of the unknown Many people have asked me aren’t you scared? I am, but that’s okay and here is my explanation…
The Big Trip 