Quick question regarding time.

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Nancy and Bud

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Nancy wanted to know how long (on average) it would take to go from Bellingham to Friday harbor. I know, it depends, but a SWAG would work for us. Our granddaughter goes to college at WWu and may spend the summer there as her apt rent is year round.

At 76 and 75, I told Nancy I don't know how many trips from the Mid-Wurst to the West coast we could still do. In addition, if Canada opens the borders, we want to go back to the North Channel and meet up with our friends from the Trailer Sailor Association in late July, early August.

All opinions welcomed. Low of 6 tonight. Out, out damned winter.
 
Good morning, Bud. It is just over 27 miles from Squalicum Harbor to the Port of Friday Harbor... so, of course, the answer is: it depends. Weather and water conditions are a significant factor. Bellingham Bay seems to frequently be lumpy. Crossing Rosario Strait can be flat or ugly, depending on wind and tide. Once into the protection of the San Juan Islands, the water is generally more friendly. So, I would say: allow 3+ hours and you may find it is less. Scientific Wild-Ass Estimation.

That is from the perspective of a former C-Dory owner and taking commercial boats between the two. If you ask Tom E, he will likely tell you between an hour and 15 minutes and 7 hours because he has two speeds: flat wide open and stopped for fishing.

Your mileage may vary.
 
Time = Speed / Distance

(+ other known and unknown factors)*

As time passes, time itself occupies prime importance.

Aye.

* weather, health problems, mechanical issues,
accidents, amount of small talk before departure,
concentration, comfort level, course, sea state,
karma, etc, etc)
 
Hi Bud. It may be a little choppy in Bellingham Bay with a slower start but it should only take about 2 1/2 hours.

BTW, are you still making those cutting board sink covers for C-Dory and RV sinks. We love ours. A photo of it is in our album. Got to put a plug in for you. :)

Hope the travel works out.
 
Hi Gary,

Thanks for the compliment on the board. Surprisingly, I haven't had any orders after yours. Not for lack of your support.

I'm currently looking into laser engravers as well as CNC. Laser engraving would take less time.

Still in planning stage for next year. Also looking at some canals in Canada which would be less than 1/2 the driving.

Fair winds and following seas.
 
Started to get serious abt this trip. Looking a fuel, motels, meals, tolls etc, it looks like we should budget between $2800 and $3,000.

It's over 2200 miles one way. I tend to estimate high because it always seems like there are unexpected expenses.

I'm now starting to wonder if anyone knows a charter company that has C-Dory's in their fleet. We have tons of Southwest points we haven't been using. My granddaughter has a car. Sounds like a better way to go.

Thoughts?
 
Started to get serious abt this trip. Looking a fuel, motels, meals, tolls etc, it looks like we should budget between $2800 and $3,000.
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By sleeping on the C Dory in transit, you can eliminate the cost of motels, and bring down the cost of food. Many of us do this on a very regular basis. It also relieves the worry about security of the C Dory and the various items aboard. We have never had an RV park refuse us--although we do stay away from the "resort" type. There are some which might--for example one which does not allow travel trailers.
 
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By sleeping on the C Dory in transit, you can eliminate the cost of motels, and bring down the cost of food. Many of us do this on a very regular basis. It also relieves the worry about security of the C Dory and the various items aboard. We have never had an RV park refuse us--although we do stay away from the "resort" type. There are some which might--for example one which does not allow travel trailers.
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Just be sure to make clear that you will be "rv-ing" on a boat when you make the reservation so that there are no misunderstandings when you arrive.
 
We call it our "Boater Home". There are places which say they don't take boats, but when you arrive and show that you have a layout similar to a travel trailer--no problem.

We are also members of several RV organizations, because we do travel with our RV regularly. We have stayed many times at places where we stay with the RV=towing a boat.
 
We've been traveling in Journey On for 15 years and have stayed in ~100 different RV parks.

Some were beautiful, such as Santa Fe up in the pines, the Thunderbird RV Park in Campbell River overlooking the south end of Johnston Strait filled with Tyee salmon fishers and the Soo Lock Campground in Mi. Others were just for an overnight stop, such as Beaver, Ut and the Walmart parking lot in St George, Ut. So it's all part of the journey and each in it's own way was enjoyable.

We've only been turned down twice. Once in Campbell River at a resort south of town, which led us to the wonderful Thunderbird RV Park in the north of town. The other was the KOA in Las Vegas. We were staying in a hotel and needed power for the refrigerator. So we checked into the local KOA, got thrown out the next morn and moved the boat to the hotel parking lot with free power. So, even if you're turned down, it'll lead to a good experience.

Boris
 
If you are heading out I90, just outside of Spearfish SD, turn north on Hwy 85 to catch hwy 212. 212 comes back out on 90 near Crow Agency, north of Sheridan. It shortens the route a little bit and is a scenic 2 lane highway. On 212, near Ashland MT, is a very nice remote campground, Red Shale Campground. It's free. The road looks a little dicey at first going back in (gravel), but it's good. A number of sites that you should be able to back into and angle right are pretty level. Expect Invasive Species inspections around your intersection with I94, and again as you start climbing out of Billings. Then at the state line borders as you get into the next couple of states. (Make sure you bilge plugs are pulled and the boat is dry and clean.) Colby
 
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