Monthly Archives: December 2009

Christmas Tea & Cruise 09

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Ross

We decided to run our annual “Christmas Tea and Cruise” again this year, our fourth. What we didn’t anticipate was the response. Due to a Transport Cananda limitation, we are allowed to carry 22 passengers and we thought 2 cruises … Continue reading →

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Columbia III relaunched . . .in Holland!

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Ross

Several years ago a couple from the Netherlands chartered us for a wedding shower for their daughter. (Somewhere back in this blog is a gal dressed in traditional Dutch attire!). Well, Dad actually operates tour boats on the canals of … Continue reading →

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Finally home again!!! Fall 09

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Ross

We love the Columbia III, we love the BC Coast and we thrive on all the great people we meet during the summer, but after the boat has been gone from home for 41/2 to 5 months is does feel … Continue reading →

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Great Bear Rainforest 09

Posted on December 30, 2009 by Ross

And off the to BC Great Bear Rainforest we went again. Rounding Cape Caution is like pushing through an invisible gate to an entirely different world. Bigger spaces, less boats and people, more wildlife and the peace that wilderness allows. … Continue reading →

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Desolation Sound & Broughton Archipelago 09

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Ross

Oh my gosh! I am getting behind on this blog!! The summer is so busy for us and the trips quickly blend together in my mind. There are so many get wildlife shots, so many laughing paddlers and stunning sunsets … Continue reading →

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Spring Painting 2009

Posted on December 24, 2009 by Ross

The spring of ’09 turned out to be an excellent one for ship maintenance. The weather turned warm and dry and it held, week after week and we were able to get the Columbia III into the best looking shape … Continue reading →

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