2014 Desolation Sound Cruise

[redbennett]

We attended the Points North Seminar and are planning to go to Desolation Sound in July. However, we have not received any new information on the cruise. If any one knows whats going on, please let me know.

Red and Ann Bennett----Honey Badger

 

[Bruce Moore]

We attended the Points North Seminar and are planning to go to Desolation Sound in July. However, we have not received any new information on the cruise. If any one knows whats going on, please let me know.

Red and Ann Bennett----Honey Badger

Jeff's original post.

 

[Jeff Messmer]

The final preparations are being made for our 2014 Ranger Tug Desolation Sound Cruise.

We will be leaving the Anacortes area on Thursday morning July 17th, 2014. Email Andrew directly if you would like to cruise north to Comox with us andrewcustis@rangertugs.com Moorage on Thursday night will be determined once we have an idea of the head count.

Our first stop will be Comox Harbour located on the East Side of Vancouver Island. We will be staying at the Fisherman’s Wharf. Comox Harbour authority can be reached on VHF channel 66A for your slip assignment. Comox has several restaurants within a short walk and is also a great place to provision. http://comoxharbour.com/services

Our second stop is Gorge Harbour Marina on Beautiful Cortes Island. http://www.gorgeharbour.com/index.html Gorge Harbour dockmaster can be reached on Channel 66A for slip assignments.

Thursday July 17th, 2014 9:00 A.M Factory boats leave Anacortes. Thursday night moorage to be determined.
Friday July 18th, 2014 Arrive in Comox. 5:30 P.M Appetizer and drinks on the dock. Bring your favorite appetizer, chair and drink.
Saturday July 19th, 2014 5:00 P.M Captains briefing. Departure procedure, weather update, route.
5:30 Appetizers and drinks on the dock. Bring your favorite appetizer, chair and drink. 6:30 Salmon BBQ courtesy of Port Boathouse. Salmon, side dishes, cutlery provided. Bring your chair and favorite drink.
Sunday July 20th,2014 Arrive in Gorge 7:00 A.M depart Comox for Gorge Harbour Marina. 5:30 P.M Appetizers and drinks on shore. Bring your favorite appetizer, chair and drink.
Monday July 21st, 2014 5:00 P.M Captains Briefing. We will discuss local destinations, anchorages and places to explore, provisioning, weather, etc. Bring your chart books and Dreamspeaker guide for Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands.
5:30 P.M Appetizers and drinks on shore. Bring your favorite appetizer, chair and drink.
6:30 P.M BBQ courtesy of Volvo Penta. Hamburgers, chicken burgers, hot dogs, side dishes, cutlery provided. Bring your chair and favorite drink.
Tuesday July 22nd, 2014. Depart Gorge. For those that wish to stay at Gorge beyond Tuesday morning please give Gorge Harbour Marina a call to make the appropriate arrangements.

There are still a few spaces available if you would like to join us on the cruise.

 

[Newtugnut]

Dear Jeff:

Reconfirming, we will be attending at Gorge Harbour ONLY July 20 and July 21.

Sincerely,

Frank & Dawn-Marie Plumptre
"Blue Horizons" R-31

 

[Jeff Messmer]

Thank you. We will see you at Gorge!

Jeff

 

[patrick]

Finally having received the go ahead from the doctor, we are in the process of finalizing our plans to travel from Ganges to Comox. At this point we are tentatively planning to depart Ganges on Monday July 14 to make our way to Comox by Friday July 18. Our destinations in between will be determined by the number of boats that would like to travel with us, but we have tentative plans to be on Hornby Island on Thursday July 17 to tour the Island Spirits Distillery, home of Phrog Gin.....

If you are interested in travelling to Comox with us, please pm us and we can figure out a plan!!

Cheers

Captain Patrick and Gail

 

[walldog]

Willie's Tug will be leaving Ganges (Saltspring Island Sailing Club) tomorrow or Monday headed for Comox. If anyone wants to tag along, they are welcome. Just text or call us (903 dash 736 dash 7591) or respond here.

 

[Don and Brenda]

Hi Herb

We'll be a couple days behind you, see you in Comox, We will not be on the Desolation cruise per se but in the area for about 10 days. Brenda is staying home this trip and my brother is taking his first trip on the boat.

Don

 

[walldog]

Hi Don, Looks like we may be in Thetis (Clam Bay) tonight, then LadySmith Monday, then Schooner Cove Tuesday, Then Comox Wednesday or so....plans subject to change at anytime. Hope your brother enjoys your trip. Great weather eh?

 

[walldog]

Willie's Tug safe and secure on the hook at Clam Bay, Thetis Island.

http://fms.ws/H-3sH/48.98541N/123.65340W

 

[patrick]

Unfortunately, we will not be able to join our Ranger Tug friends on the Points North Cruise this year.....we have some significant staffing issues with Patrick's business, and therefore are unable to leave the island at this time. We know you will all have a terrific trip and we wish you "fair winds and following seas"! We will miss you all!!

Patrick and Gail
Last Call

 

[walldog]

Unfortunately, we will not be able to join our Ranger Tug friends on the Points North Cruise this year.....we have some significant staffing issues with Patrick's business, and therefore are unable to leave the island at this time. We know you will all have a terrific trip and we wish you "fair winds and following seas"! We will miss you all!!

Patrick and Gail
Last Call

We will miss traveling with you both this year, but expect many more to come. Take care of each other and Willie and I wish you well in your business.

See you as we return South.

 

[walldog]

Willie's Blog has started chronicling this years saga of the Desolation Sound Cruise.

Willie's Tug Meets OdySea http://andwilliesaid.blogspot.ca/2014/0 ... 42014.html

 

[Spinner]

You may be able to hook up with the Cutwater cruise to Desolation Sound. They are meeting at Roche Harbor July 25-27....see the post here in Tugnuts!

Happy Cruising!