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Yachting 2026.2

Yachting 2026.2

The weather was sunny and warm during our stay at Yellow Point Lodge. As we boarded the Zephyr to return to Étude, the wind began to blow. We were bounced around by three foot waves while dealing with mooring lines and luggage. I repeated to Mary Anne like a mantra, “Don’t fall out of the dinghy!”

Once underway, we had an uneventful cruise through the Dodd Narrows and past Nanaimo before stopping for a couple of nights at posh Fairwinds Marina where Mary Anne and Michelle bought a day pass to a spa.

Dumping the ballast.

After spa day, happy hour, and a good restaurant, we pressed on to one of our favorite places: Hornby Island.

Tribune Bay on Hornby’s southern end is an excellent place to sun and swim, but can be problematic for anchoring. The bottom is sand and southerlies blow in through the wide mouth.
I see a face here, do you?

Hornby has a small commercial district with a counterculture vibe. There’s a nursery, several clothing shops, and lots of food. I refilled one of Étude’s propane tanks at the co-op.

The Goddess of the water tank.
…and her somewhat creepy companions.
Even morning glory can look good under the right circumstances.

Enjoying life on the Ford Cove dock.

Wind-powered restaurant.

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4 Comments
Michael Barnes

Beautiful shots, Steve!

Looks like you’ve lucked out on the weather and photo subjects.

An entertaining travelogue, with nary a single raindrop on the lens!

lLove to both of you Etudians!

Love, MEB

Darrell

You really could gather all your travelogues into a compilation and sell it. I think they are that good. How do you find these places and so many interesting pics waiting for your lens?

Alison Shaw

Love the picture of Mary Anne

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