Tugboat Island to Vancouver

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Karalee in the Early Morning Light at Tugboat Island

Our final day saw the sun breaking through the cloud cover. The marine forecast was for an unusual SW wind at 10-15 knots. After walking the docks to stretch our legs, we cast off. After leaving Silva Bay and the Flat Top Islands, we had all the sails up on Sea Bird.

It was fabulous broad reach sailing in 12-17 knots of apparent wind. Exactly the conditions that make Sea Bird go. We made good time crossing Georgia Straight. After passing the Point Grey Bell Buoy, we headed for False Creek. After filling with diesel, we moored Sea Bird at the Cooper Boating docks on Granville Island. Our passage was complete. Sea Bird was in Vancouver and at her home for the next three months.

Karalee and David were thrilled with how Sea Bird performed. Being on board brought back so many fond memories of our previous Catalina 34. We now look forward to all the new ones we will create with each other, our children, and our grandson Diego.

Sea Bird Shining in the Morning Light

Sea Bird and Silva Bay

Long Shot of Sea Bird Showing Her Lines and the Full Cockpit Enclosure

Closeup of Sea Bird's Cockpit Enclosure

Sea Bird at the Docks of Tugboat Island

Seeing Sea Bird Bow On

Karalee on the Helm as we Leave the Flat Top Islands

Sailing Towards a Rain Shower

Close Up of Sea Bird's Bow

David Happy to be Sailing on Sea Bird

Karalee Making Lunch as we Sail Across Georgia Straight

Sea Bird Moored at Granville Island in Vancouver, BC