Kerri On's Walkabout

Wow ... we're 'talkin ambitious plans for you two; GO FOR IT!!!

I'm still looking at "wheels-up" and departing The Villages(FL) headed for Lake Montezuma(AZ) on/about mid-April. I'll finish the kicker mount, and probably try digging out a berth storage compartment. If it works (and I don't screw it up too badly), I may even make a compartment on the port side where I usually sleep. Stay tuned. ...then off to Lake Powell (early to mid-May) for a week or so, then back to LM to reprovision for the summer, and head NNW to Anacortes with hopes of launching on/about 1JUN. ...just taking things one step at a time this year.

I'm planning to be at the Comox CBGT and just wandering throughout the area (probably no further than Sullivan Bay) through August.then back to Lake Powell for the CBGT the end of SEP.

Looking forward to crossing 'wakes! (C-Dory storage "Space 1A" should be available if you guys want to stay at the house, or store Kerri On.)

Best,
Casey
 
Hi Casey. Love to reserve 1A for after Lake Powell! Give a nice break before heading for Texas. Really looking forward to a cruise with you. All the best. Travel safe. George
 
We launched Kerri On at Ladysmith Harbour on Good Friday. Free launching and parking. The lot is gravel and the launch is a 4 bay with short docks either side. Good secure place to launch and then store your rig. Friday and Saturday night were spent at Wallace Island marine park. Bring boots to walk the island it has some really muddy spots Calm winds and sunny days. Cool at night down to 38f. Mr Heater Buddy keeps the cabin warm. A bit too warm open the windows! Off at night. We counted up 6 pillows aboard and 5 big blankets. We could open a shop. Off to Thetis Island today to overnight at the pub dock and get showers and a nice dinner. I am writing this in Princess Cove on Wallace so pretty good cell coverage with an iPad and a iPhone hot spot. We have been rafted to friends on their Rawson 30 sloop who are rafted to a custom 52 foot ferro trawler. We have enjoyed some great company and jam sessions at night on the mother ship. 2 or 3 guitars plus banjos and Martin has a bass fiddle! That lives in his bridge. Big boat. George and Carolyn
 
Hi George and Carolyn,
I was on Shaw Island for the weekend and I thought I heard some good music drifting in over the water. Hope all stays well. Enjoy.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
WoW!

38 degrees at night ... I'll make sure I bring an 'extra sleeping bag!

Still planning to be on the road on the 15th, taking a circuitous route back to AZ. Finish (or initiate) some projects on "Katmai" then head North.

Looking forward to the Summer; but mostly just looking Forward!

Hugs to Carolyn. See you on the water.

Best,
Casey
 
We just spent 4 days in the northern Gulf Islands, Pirates Cove on DeCourcey Island and Silva Bay on Gabriola as well as a nice afternoon on the northern end of Gabriola. Weather was moist for much of the trip. It was fun to do some current passes I haven't done for a while, Dodds Narrows and Gabriola Pass. Pirates Cove is a very well protected marine park with a sticky mud bottom use your wash down or have a bucket handy when retrieving the anchor, stern ties to well marked eye bolts. Silva Bay has upgraded the Silva Bay resort. Nice docks, power and the pub has improved. What has not improved is the derelict moored boat problem. The bay is full. Either dock or try to find an open spot. Nice to walk the country roads when you are secure. We overnighted in Nanaimo Harbour Sunday night to miss the predicted 15 to 20 NW in the strait. We had 20 plus in the Harbour in the morning and sure nice to have the windlass do the pull. Booked an overnight berth in Newcastle Marina and made a good landing in the strong wind. I no longer try to turn into berths while going ahead. I go opposite in reverse to get lined up on the hard 90 degree turns and makes a lot of difference. The cd will tend to blow away on you as most of you have seen! Finding out things to add or subtract from the boat as I had dialed the boat for solo voyaging and my partner Carolyn is now aboard. All small stuff but the 22 is huge for a solo guy and a bit snug at first for two. Getting the extra stuff pared down takes a while. I mean 5 c dory hats aboard? 6 pairs of shoes/sandals each plus boots? Oh my?!
 
Hi George,

I kayaked that area a number of years ago - very nice. Have you been through Porlier Pass? We went through a little early for slack and with the kayaks, once you were in the current there was no going back.

We are headed up your way and plan on getting to the Comox gathering. Looking forward seeing you again.

Steve and Karen
 
Hi George,

I kayaked that area a number of years ago - very nice. Have you been through Porlier Pass? We went through a little early for slack and with the kayaks, once you were in the current there was no going back.

We are headed up your way and plan on getting to the Comox gathering. Looking forward seeing you again.

Steve and Karen
 
You should be talking to Chris on RanaVerdi. I don't understand how he can keep that boat so light. With the two of them aboard and a smaller engine he just ran off and left me one hot summer day on Lk Powell. True, he doesn't have a camper cabin, but there is more to being light than just that bit of canvas. Shoes are a problem. We are getting ready to leave for the summer across the mid-west to the Erie Canal with a planned return in November. From hot and sticky in the mid west to below freezing on the way home in November. Doing it all on one trip takes lots of shoes/ boots/ sandals. and layers of clothing. For more storage I cleared out under the bunks with side entry for long term storage but looking at the pile of gear I have ready to load in the boat --- it won't all fit. I enjoyed "Jay's lament in Alaska about having left the extra anchor behind this year - after many years of no need -- and then needing it and not having it. Mr. Murphy always comes along.

Chuck
 
Hi Steve. It's been a while since I ran thru Porlier. Most of these passes you want to nail slack if kayaking or in a displacement boat. Fun in a cd to just plane one thru. I tend to want to be within an hour of slack anyway as the amount of debris that can be churned up just when you get to it. See you in Comox. Hi Chuck. It does take a lot of stuff to live aboard. We will be heading for Texas after Powell so "jimmy Buffet" wear. Flip flops or bare toes I hope. Winter needs to be avoided.
 
Hi George,

I was out as well this weekend, 3 nights Hornby Island. Our first overnighters, lots of fun. I know what you mean about excess gear. My wife packed more luggage than a Diana Ross world tour. I also experience difficulty manouvering in a confined area. Trying to go forward and turn 90 degrees into my berth is not for the faint hearted. I am not confident enough yet to try one engine in forward and one in reverse. The Titanic tried that and still hit the iceberg. I had already decided to go past my berth next time and then reverse in. I'll let you know how it goes.

For all those attending the Comox Gathering. I will be posting all the info soon.

Martin.
 
Martin

the beauty of twins is steering with them. Practice steering with them out in open against life jacket or floating log or jst practice gong in circles with engines only.
Bill
 
Thanks Bill for the advice. That is also on my to do list. Practise makes perfect. This is my first power boat, not everything is easy.

Martin.
 
I know the concern. When I first got the tomcat I was terrified of using the twins. I wanted to go back to the way I used a single. So last winter I went out several times and just practiced on an empty pier. After a while it started to make sense. It still is a bit of a panic but I can now spin and get the boat to do things that I want it to. Keep practicing!
 
Martin

Don't be concerned if you can't maneuver your CD 22 with only using the twins.  I  worked as a heavy equipment operator including dozers for a part of my work career, so get the concept of how to use them for control.   It works great in a no wind & tide situation or sometimes for just added control, but on the CD 22 the props are to close together & turning in the same direction for adequate control by themselves in wind or tide & especially the combination.  This is my tenth summer season in our CD22 & I still find when trying to use the twins to help in the wind & tide as a general rule I create more trouble than help.

Jay
 
Thanks Jay, you have brightened up my day. I was thinking..........everyone else can do it except me. Therefore, I must be useless. I'll keep practising.

Martin.
 
No worries Martin. Once you get cruising you only go in marinas once a week. You avoid weekends (stay on the hook) as yahoos occupy the weekends mostly. Go in Tuesday morning when it's quiet, do laundry, gas, shop shower etc and lots of room and not many spectators. Screw up all you want. Come in on one engine may be easier, heck shut em both off and glide! Be happy. My buddy Winston has sailed one and a half times around the earth and when he gets near a marina it's still iffy as to whether he'll make it good. Cheers. Geez who hijacked me thread? George : :cry
 
Hi George,

Don't know who did the hijack, but as long as you opened the door........

"Screw up all you want. Come in on one engine may be easier, heck shut em both off and glide! Be happy."
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As a devout "twins" guy, I'd highly recommend a bit of practice using both engines, with out using the wheel. (one forward, one reverse), Ah much better control eh 8)

Harvey
SleepyC :moon

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