Great video to capture the beginning of your maiden voyage. Looking forward to many more as your maritime adventure unfolds. With Ann as Captain and Ray as first officer, you now have the best of all worlds four seasons. Congratulations again. 🎉
While I was in Sidney, BC, my friend scheduled a time to go out to go prawning, crabbing and fishing. We got close to 1/2 a five-gallon bucket of BC prawns. They were so good. The experience makes me what to go fishing in Alberta. Thanks for the video, Ray!
Ray, having followed you since the days of “big blue”, can’t wait to see how you’re going to make your boat y-o-u-r boat, like you have done with the Cougar. Safe travels.
👍🏻so exciting so beautiful, your boat/yacht looks amazing. We’ve been on them ferries when we went from the states to Victoria island always fun. Can’t wait to see your next trip out. Safe travels!!
Very nice! Looks like a great new lifestyle. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the restaurant at Maple Bay Marina a couple winters ago while staying on Van Isle in our 5th wheel. Highly reccomend the chowder!!
Reminds me of our maiden voyages on our latest sailboat, our Morgan 41 Out Island. We kept it simple and just sailed out to the breakwater at first. Then we ventured over to Catalina Island a few times, before we realized that we would need to do a LOT of work on our boat. Repowered with Betamarine, rebuilt the galley and electronics, and many other systems. Our goal was to only anchor out and stay for weeks at a time. We could anchor for nine days at a time without firing up the watermaker, so that was nice. Nice that our (and your) experiences in the RV world really help in the sailing world. As you probably know, all your experience with solar and lithium are pertinent in the sailing world, too. We have the same lithium and solar on our sailboat that keeps our two fridges and other things powered. Let me know if you need any advice on boating.
How cool are you two! Wow, looks gorgeous and what’s stunner of a day to start your journey. Do either of you fish at all! I imagine there would be great fishing off the side when out in the channel or in open water. Enjoy!
We have fished in the past for salmon, halibut, and cod. Anne had a 17.5-foot runabout power boat for many years. We also have a nice crab trap and look forward to lots of fresh seafood. :)
What an adventure! Happy for you guys! We are doing a version of this in November by picking up a new Side By Side, which will live in Arizona year round as we summer on the Oregon Coast. Looking forward to the desert adventures we'll have
Taking it up to the Campbell River area to liveaboard and explore the Discovery Islands and coastal mainland region. Mostly anchoring. Then come fall store it on land and take the RV south for the winter. :) The next spring swap again.
Not sure about apps, but Anne has various books that list all the information for the stuff in this area. Here is one example www.amazon.com/2023-Waggoner-Cruising-Guide-Spiral/dp/1734131284
If I could have talked my wife into a boat, I wouldnot have an RV. Still I have a 42 ft Colvin Gazelle and whe won't step on it.. Darn. So we mostly RV.
Yes, we are both excellent swimmers. Both started swimming when we were little kids. We always wear a life jacket, floater coat, or PFD. We have some easy-to-wear ones that auto-inflate when they get immersed in the water - mustangsurvival.ca/collections/inflatable-pfds/products/mit-70-automatic-inflatable-pfd-md4032
Though Anne has boated for about 30 years it was with a smaller outboard styles and some sail but luckily the previous owner of this boat was kind enough to take her out a bunch of times to learn this larger inboard engine boat. In some ways its actually easer to navigate than the smaller ones. Cheers, Ray
Anne knows a ton. I've never been much of a boater but have been on the water now and then over the years with Anne and friends. She has boated for about 30 years in these parts but with much smaller crafts, about 17 - 20 feet. Her dad and brother are fishermen, so runs in the family to be out there on the sea.
*View previous boating videos* - th-cam.com/play/PLp14lzXh07umgor_CHUsKEVC5PMXU4-yQ.html
Capn’ Ann looks at home in her element ❤👍🌹
The smile on Anne's face says it all! Enjoy the boat and I look forward to seeing your new adventures. Take care and enjoy!
You left us with a cliffhanger! Now we have to watch the next video to see what happens with the birds dinner . LOL
Loved seeing this part of the province from the water!
Great video to capture the beginning of your maiden voyage. Looking forward to many more as your maritime adventure unfolds. With Ann as Captain and Ray as first officer, you now have the best of all worlds four seasons.
Congratulations again. 🎉
More to come!
Awesome!!! Love it. Better than looking at all that pavement and sand!! Beautiful!
Stay safe.
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Capt-Anne and yourself are set up for a fun summer is sounds like Ray. Cheers!
Beautiful and exciting. We saw 2 orcas and 4 humpback near Oyster Bay this morning.
Congratulations on the new boat!
Used to go to Maple Bay in the '70's for a Flying Junior regatta. The marina is a lot bigger now
What nice scenery. Glad you had sunny skies near the end of that trip.
While I was in Sidney, BC, my friend scheduled a time to go out to go prawning, crabbing and fishing. We got close to 1/2 a five-gallon bucket of BC prawns. They were so good. The experience makes me what to go fishing in Alberta. Thanks for the video, Ray!
Congratulations on your new adventures. Looking forward to seeing them.
That looks like so much fun. Congratulations on your new journey.
Nice, GOOD job Captain.
Ray, having followed you since the days of “big blue”, can’t wait to see how you’re going to make your boat y-o-u-r boat, like you have done with the Cougar. Safe travels.
Nice job Skipper
You both have many skills. Enoy your sailing summer😊
👍🏻so exciting so beautiful, your boat/yacht looks amazing. We’ve been on them ferries when we went from the states to Victoria island always fun. Can’t wait to see your next trip out. Safe travels!!
Ann ... nice docking in Maple Bay! It takes a little practice to dock a single screw!
I'm sure Ray will figure out how to boon-dock with a boat PDQ!! Looks like a Great new adventure has begun ;-) Can't wait.
You bet. :)
Love the boat Ray!!
Bon Voyage 🎉🎉
Very nice! Looks like a great new lifestyle. We enjoyed a delicious lunch in the restaurant at Maple Bay Marina a couple winters ago while staying on Van Isle in our 5th wheel. Highly reccomend the chowder!!
Y’all have some wonder adventures ahead. Couldn’t be in a better place for boating. So beautiful up there. Be safe and have fun.
Reminds me of our maiden voyages on our latest sailboat, our Morgan 41 Out Island. We kept it simple and just sailed out to the breakwater at first. Then we ventured over to Catalina Island a few times, before we realized that we would need to do a LOT of work on our boat. Repowered with Betamarine, rebuilt the galley and electronics, and many other systems. Our goal was to only anchor out and stay for weeks at a time. We could anchor for nine days at a time without firing up the watermaker, so that was nice. Nice that our (and your) experiences in the RV world really help in the sailing world. As you probably know, all your experience with solar and lithium are pertinent in the sailing world, too. We have the same lithium and solar on our sailboat that keeps our two fridges and other things powered. Let me know if you need any advice on boating.
Livin on the hook will definitely appeal to your boondocking lifestyle.
How cool are you two! Wow, looks gorgeous and what’s stunner of a day to start your journey. Do either of you fish at all! I imagine there would be great fishing off the side when out in the channel or in open water. Enjoy!
We have fished in the past for salmon, halibut, and cod. Anne had a 17.5-foot runabout power boat for many years. We also have a nice crab trap and look forward to lots of fresh seafood. :)
Moored at Ganges Bay right now :)
What an adventure! Happy for you guys! We are doing a version of this in November by picking up a new Side By Side, which will live in Arizona year round as we summer on the Oregon Coast. Looking forward to the desert adventures we'll have
Looking forward to some crab-pot reviews LOL
We have a nice commercial one her crab fishing dad gave her years ago. :)
Wow, totally different video from you. I like the boat thing... What are you planning on doing this summer in you new "vehicle" ?
Taking it up to the Campbell River area to liveaboard and explore the Discovery Islands and coastal mainland region. Mostly anchoring. Then come fall store it on land and take the RV south for the winter. :) The next spring swap again.
Ahoy!
So exciting! Are there apps for reserving boat slips and finding gasoline?
Not sure about apps, but Anne has various books that list all the information for the stuff in this area. Here is one example www.amazon.com/2023-Waggoner-Cruising-Guide-Spiral/dp/1734131284
If I could have talked my wife into a boat, I wouldnot have an RV. Still I have a 42 ft Colvin Gazelle and whe won't step on it.. Darn. So we mostly RV.
Looks like a cool boat. :)
Very nice congratulations guys so what kind of miles per gallon? Does that thing get nothing like the truck and camper?
Thanks! It cruises at about 7 knots (8 mph) and burns about 1.5 - 2 gallons per hour of diesel. Has two 125 gallon tanks.
Ray, do you know how to swim? Make sure you wear your life jacket all the time!
Yes, we are both excellent swimmers. Both started swimming when we were little kids. We always wear a life jacket, floater coat, or PFD. We have some easy-to-wear ones that auto-inflate when they get immersed in the water - mustangsurvival.ca/collections/inflatable-pfds/products/mit-70-automatic-inflatable-pfd-md4032
@@LoveYourRV That’s great!Take care and pop a wheelie on the water! Lol
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Where y’all learn to drive/navigate a big boat like that?
Though Anne has boated for about 30 years it was with a smaller outboard styles and some sail but luckily the previous owner of this boat was kind enough to take her out a bunch of times to learn this larger inboard engine boat. In some ways its actually easer to navigate than the smaller ones. Cheers, Ray
You showed your journey but that doesn’t look like it is very far. I am sure that might be a 4+ hr ride by boat. How long did it take you?
That first leg was about 2 hours in duration. Keeping the hops short at first as we get a feel for the boat and see if any defects crop up.
Single engine and no bow thruster, gonna be a bit of a challenge.
A Sideshift bow thruster was installed by the previous owner. sideshift.com/ Seems to work pretty well
She makes it look easy. What is her background in boating? She seems very experienced.
Anne knows a ton. I've never been much of a boater but have been on the water now and then over the years with Anne and friends. She has boated for about 30 years in these parts but with much smaller crafts, about 17 - 20 feet. Her dad and brother are fishermen, so runs in the family to be out there on the sea.
@@LoveYourRV That's awesome. Then you know you're in the best of hands with Anne at the helm. Right on. 👊
She is lovely.
Anne was driving awfully fast at times.Or was that your camera work?
Miss these waters. Forbes bay???
It was Maple Bay near Duncan, I sped it up with my video editor.
By Forbes Bay I meant do you have plans to venture there? Also, Princess Louisa inlet?
Yes, the boat will spend winters near Lund so we'll explore a lot of that nearby places like those.
Gulls eat anything... gross.
haha, they have nothing on pelicans!