Hauling the Boat & other Stuff

Dorian I at Ocean Pacific's dock

Bruce is a master at moving boats around the yard

The Prop after a retune.

The oil cooler, source of the water ingress

The fleet was in

The summer of 2010 presented a number of mechanical challenges for Dorian I. Water continued to enter from some unknown source throughout the cruising season and was only resolved as we were preparing to head back to Maple Bay at the end of August. Plus, hitting a submerged buoy bent the prop shaft and dinged the prop. Throughout our challenges Ocean Pacific in Campbell River provided exceptional and immediate service as we limped in more than once.

Abusow's on the Boat

Cathy & Alex, along with grandson Nathan, joined us on Dorian I in mid August for about 10 days. The cruising took us to Squirrel Cove, Grace Harbour, and Rebecca Spit. Great weather made the time very pleasant although we did suffer ongoing water ingress problems and drivetrain issues caused by hitting an unseen submerged buoy in Squirrel Cove.  There was a lot of Red Tide bloom throughout Desolation Sound, so no clams or oysters were eaten.

Nathan after a swim in Squirrel Cove

Gloria, Cathy and Nathan launching the dinghy in Squirrel Cove

Nathan dressing in Squirrel Cove

Yup, that's a jellyfish in Nathan's hands

Rowing in Grace Harbour

Escaping the heat in Grace Harbour

Red Tide bloom

Evening at Rebecca Spit