10 of the most beautiful places we visited in 2017
As we rush into 2018, eager to start anew, let’s take a look back at some of the most beautiful places 10Best visited in 2017.
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I have been a remote video camera junkie since AXIS came out with their first IP enabled cameras back in the late 1990s. Leveraging an ISDN internet connection, I was able to monitor my house and a vacation property remotely from a computer. Smartphones didn’t exist at that point, so you had to hunt down a computer and a modem or other connection. The video quality of these cameras was, to say the least, quite low. If I remember correctly, that first camera had 120×120 pixels resolution, which is not really enough for anything serious.
Flash forward to now, and we have a ton of different options. I have tried cameras from Nest/Dropcam, Mobotix, Arlo, Ubiquiti, AXIS, Sony, and probably 10 other lesser known manufacturers that I’ve forgotten. So many have restrictions, or are lacking key features, or simply have terrible video quality.
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OCC members are welcome to attend. A great line-up of speakers has been announced. The CCA announcement follows below.
Ocean weather and sea-state affects every aspect of our sport from enjoyment and success to safety. Despite this fact most sailors have little more than a superficial understanding of the governing factors relying almost entirely on broadcast forecasts or advice provided by contract meteorologists or routers. This dependence can lead to difficulties offshore when forecast conditions differ from those actually occurring.
The quality of subsequent routing now becomes much more dependent on the skill of the Master and crew which in turn depends on their understanding of the reasons for the inaccurate forecast and implications regarding future conditions. Even if ready communication is available, limited understanding affects the ability of sailors to ask the right questions of their consultants and to confidently put the information received to use.
To assist mariners in the development of a fundamental understanding of marine weather and the associated forecasts and sea state CCA will on February 10, 2018 host a one day symposium at the MITAGS Conference Center in Linthicum Heights, Maryland next to the Baltimore Washington Airport. The session will start at 0830 est and wind up around 1730. Rooms will be available at this site for those needing overnight accommodations. Subjects to be covered and presenters include:
Cost $175/pp Registration by February 5, 2018 required, see here
This article has been provided by the courtesy of Ocean Cruising Club
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Video and images of presentation to Ichi Ban as winners of the RSHYR
Jubilation aboard Ichi Ban after the overall win was announced – photo © Bow Caddy Media
The Ichi Ban team with the trophy, winner’s medals and winner’s flag. © Bow Caddy Media
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Crouching at the water’s edge, I picked up a smooth black stone and gripped it in my palm. Magnus stood next to me — clad in his wetsuit with boogie board in hand — and I talked him through his latest attempt at setting out into the cold water of Alaska’s Prince William Sound. Then he went for it and I smiled watching him splash his way into the clear blue water before launching the rock far beyond him.
Later, sitting next to a fire and fresh caught salmon roasting over hot coals, I thought aloud to Jill while watching Yahtzee bob just offshore: “Does life get any better than this? I don’t think it does.”
In many ways, that’s how 2017 went. By any and every measure we can think of, it was an amazing year of cruising aboard Yahtzee. Here are a few of our most memorable moments:
For all the years that we’ve lived and cruised aboard Yahtzee, we never really began seriously fishing and crabbing until this summer. And boy has it changed how we eat. We finally bought a crab trap in Ketchikan and after a week or so of empty pots, we got it down and started hitting the jackpot. We also fished more than ever and caught a smattering of delicious fish including salmon, ling cod and rock fish. Hopefully halibut is next.
My pupils showing off their fresh catch.
When departing the San Juan Islands to head up the west coast of Vancouver Island in March, we had Haida Gwaii on our list of places we’d like to visit but weren’t sure we’d make it to this somewhat off-the-beaten-path cruising destination. After spending a week there, we were very glad we made it.
Totems at SGang Gwaay, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Making landfall at Anthony Island, or SGang Gwaay, on the southern tip of the archipelago after a 160-mile passage from the top of Vancouver Island, we were truly in awe of our surroundings. The inescapable wildness of the place, coupled with the fact that we saw no other vessels for days, truly made Haida Gwaii special. If you have a chance to get here by boat, we say go!
Magnus’ potty was the perfect teaching tool — no matter where it went.
Ok, this one seems really obvious. But getting Magnus out of diapers at 2-years-old meant no longer carrying these stink-bombs around until we could get rid of our garbage — which, in some instances, wasn’t for as long as two weeks. Yikes!
Yahtzee sails toward the sunset in the Gulf of Alaska.
I touched on this in an earlier post, but our time sailing on the Pacific Ocean up the west coast of Vancouver Island and then 500 miles across the Gulf of Alaska in early July was our favorite experience of the summer. We love the freedom of ocean sailing, the challenge of being self-sufficient in a vast wilderness, and even the hardships that can come with less sleep and sometimes boisterous sea conditions. It’s all part of it, and we look forward to making longer ocean passages in the future.
Knot tying lessons with Papa.
One of the things we’ve enjoyed most about living and cruising aboard Yahtzee over the years has been our ability to share it with friends and family — and 2017 was no different. Hosting Jill’s mom for three weeks in Southeast Alaska, her brother and his girlfriend for a long weekend in Sitka, and my dad for a week in Prince William Sound were all very memorable parts of year. It’s wonderful for them to not only see where and how we live, but also to spend time with the boys in their own environment. That, in and of itself, is priceless.
Jill’s mom Donna looks on while Jill and the boys head out for a paddle around a big iceberg.
Yahtzee looking quite small in Glacier Bay’s Reid Inlet.
It’s said that naturalist John Muir wrote in his journal, “You should never go to Alaska as a young man because you’ll never be satisfied with any other place as long as you live.” Well, John might be right, Alaska is extraordinary.
Sure, Alaska is Jill’s home state, so she gets it more than most, but from the moment we entered “The Great Land”, it was love all over again. So much so, that we’re still here. Whether it was our amazing time in Glacier Bay, exploring Lynn Canal, falling for Sitka, discovering the stunning Kenai Peninsula, or looping through breathtaking Prince Williams Sound, we sure did cover some magnificent miles through this huge state.
Sailing up Lynn Canal on bluebird day.
Of course, throughout it all, we did have some tough days, too, and some big life decisions to make. And as the year winds to a close, we can’t wait to experience even more of this awe-inspiring place in 2018 and then we’ll see where the winds of change blow us from here.
Happy New Year, everyone! May it be a happy, healthy and fun one on the water or land!
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The tailenders have only just left Bass Strait in the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia’s 73rd running of the 628 nautical mile race. Line Honours may have at last been decided, and no doubt the crew of Ichi Ban is somewhere in Hobart celebrating their overall win, to be officially recognised in the presentation of the Tattersall Cup at the Race Village in Hobart today.
The winners of every division and ORCi are nailed down. Only the PHS and Clipper divisions remain up for grabs. But you can guarantee that for a multitude of little races within the race, it is definitely still game on. The British and Australian Invictus yachts have not finished glaring at each other across the waves, nor have the Clipper round the world boats, and the year’s bragging rights for dozens of club rivals, who have waged friendly battle around the cans every weekend since the year dot, remain in the balance.
The great news for all these boats is that, while there was a mild southerly change yesterday, except for the guys wallowing in the Derwent, they will be back in a moderate easterly, then nor-easterly breeze as today wears on. There is no sign any of them will get hammered by the traditional southerly front that so often is the lot of the backmarkers.
For a lot of these boats, the overnight work into a modest southerly will have come as a relief. The old IOR rating boats especially are in their element upwind, but very difficult to drive with the breeze over the helmsman’s shoulder. The unkind sometimes refer to them as pigs. When they do get to Hobart, the bars will no doubt be echoing with tales of broaches and out of control and torn spinnakers.
Yet the attrition rate has been exceptionally low in 2017. The number of retirements remains at just five, with Opt2Go Scamp still very much in the race, sailing 40 miles south of Flinders Island after putting into Eden yesterday for running repairs.
It is always a robust topic for speculation at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia in Sydney, prior to the race: ‘Will any of the stragglers miss the New Year fireworks off Constitution Dock?’ Alas, it is not looking good for Gun Runner, Charlie’s Dream, and Euphoria II, and very tight for Freyja, Opt2Go Scamp and Chancellor. Fortunately they are all heavy enough yachts to carry an emergency supply of champagne.
by Jim Gale/RSHYR Media
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These are the craziest things dropping this New Year’s Eve
See what’s dropping this New Year’s Eve – besides the big ball in Times Square.
Lydia Schrandt
Friday, December 29th, 2017
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In the midst of Seattle winter, I find myself often turning to photography from past cruises as a brief consolation. It’s tough to get out much in the winter (it gets dark at 4pm!), and some of the winter blues are relieved by reminiscing over photos from sunnier times in the San Juans, Desolation Sound, Barkley Sound, and other places our travels have taken us.
Photography is a long-time hobby of mine, and I feel photos really do tell a thousand words as they say. So I’ll keep this short and sweet and highlight some of my favorites from the past three years:
Anchored in Matilda Inlet, Clayoquot Sound [2015]
Sailing downwind with a messy reef
San Juans, Snoring Bay (I believe) [2016]
San Juans, 2016
Princess Louisa Inlet, anchored in the primo waterfall photo spot [2016]Sailing into Desolation Sound [2016]Queen Charlotte Strait anchorage [2016]Sailing to Wells Passage (Queen Charlotte Strait to Broughtons) in tide influenced waves and about 20 knots [2016]Black bear in the Broughtons [2016]A misty morning from the Broughton Archipelago [2016]Delicious Indian food that Natalie made [2016]After running downwind in Johnstone Strait [2016]Massive cedar tree at Blind Channel, Johnstone Strait [2016]
Pendrell Sound, our favorite warm water anchorage of
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Due to mechanical issues Auric’s Quest was unable to join the east coast offshore race, however fortunate enough to compete in home regatta Bartercard Sail Paradise in 2017. Being the vessels first major event, Auric’s Quest competed against a premier fleet to be crowned regatta champion.
“I am extremely pleased that this event will be an annual occasion to look forward to. Last year was an opportunity that we unfortunately could not attend, however for 2018 the boat is back on track and the crew are more prepared than ever,” said skipper Fred Bestall.
While the main focus for entrants is the series championship crown, the four-day offshore event is also host to the 2018 Queensland Australian Yachting Championships, Australian Measurement System Queensland Championships and Australia Sports Boat Queensland Championships.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for Southport Yacht Club to showcase the Gold Coasts perfect sailing conditions as well as the Club’s race management professionalism and onshore entertainment,” SYC Commodore Kerry Noyes adds.
Auric’s Quest is currently in Pittwater with the crew well underway with preparations for the 2018 Club Marine Pittwater to Paradise ocean race, following with Bartercard Sail Paradise.
“Our eclectic crew will be well warmed up by the time we reach Southport to compete in our home Club’s wonderful sailing regatta” adds Fred.
With over 60 vessels entered in the series, numerous entrants include from New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and as far as New Zealand.
A first for the regatta is the ‘Club Trophy’, to be eligible a Club must have three competitors nominated within the IRC division, contestants to watch include Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club and Southport Yacht Club.
Held from Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th January 2018, the four-day regatta will be staged off shore the beautiful Gold Coast beaches.
Bartercard Sail Paradise will follow the Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club‘s 2018 Pittwater to Southport Yacht Race commencing on January 2nd, with the vessels crossing the finish off the Main Beach shoreline.
It will be an amazing sight in January, giving the community the opportunity to watch the competing yachts within close proximity of the Gold Coast beaches.
Southport Yacht Club will host an open house day on Sunday 7th January, with a public invitation to view the yachts on the Club’s 300 berth private marina.
For further information, or to lodge entries, go to:
by Southport Yacht Club
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Travelling to new places and exploring the world is a passion which is embedded almost genetically in all of us. Human beings have always been explorers and had a knack for knowing the unknown. All of us love to visit places which are unknown to us and learn all about the various culture and people around the world. However, travelling to a completely unknown place is not a risk-free affair. A lot of things can go wrong while travelling, and fixing up problems like lost luggage or medical issues at an unknown place can be a nightmare. Enter travel insurance, the number one remedy which lets you have complete peace of mind while you travel. Here are a few tips on how to choose the right travel insurance policy for you, so that you can spend your vacation days without having to worry about anything else.
Just like human beings, all travel insurance policies are not built the same. Travel insurances vary a lot in terms of the things they cover depending upon the policies. For example, a regular travel insurance will cover your medical fees, lost luggage’s costs or your cancelled trips, but the insurance might not be applicable to someone who has a pre-existing medical condition. Or maybe you won’t need a medical travel insurance at all, which you can find at a much cheaper cost. So remember to thoroughly check all that your travel insurance policy includes, and make sure it matches your needs. That way you will be sure to find the perfect travel insurance policy for you.
There are many companies selling many travel insurance policies, and the same policies also get sold by different companies and brokers. Brokers sell insurance policies of the companies who they are affiliated with, whereas the companies themselves might be selling the same policies at different prices. So make sure you do your research and find the best price you can possibly get.
Depending on how frequently you travel, you can choose how long you want your travel insurance to be valid. If you are someone who goes for a vacation only once or twice a year, then opting for an insurance policy on a per trip basis will be perfect for you. However, if you are travelling frequently throughout the year, then opting for a year-long travel insurance will be much cheaper and hassle-free for you.
Opting for a travel insurance policy right when you book your trip is a great way to feel safe and worry-free right from the beginning. It is the easiest way to book a travel insurance without facing any hassles. However, if you want to get the best travel insurance policy for you, you must invest some amount of time to research after you book your trip. Check with online or offline vendors, get some travel insurance quotes, make sure you know what you need and all of them are getting covered at the best price to find the perfect deal for you.
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Y.CO says the asking price for the 120-foot Benetti is now $6,990,000.
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The joint facility had to be repaired in the wake of destructive hurricanes.
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The new five day format has attracted all the major power and sailboat brands to this unique London event. Open between the 10th – 14th Jan 18. Ancasta will be presenting the 460, 520 & 630 from Prestige. From Beneteau, you can see the new Swift Trawler 35 and the Gran Turismo 40 & 46. There will be three from the Oceanis range in the form of the 35.1, 38.1 & 41.1.
To view the models that will be on display and book an appointment to view – click below.
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