aeriel photos from today

[Koastal Karl]

Well with all this nice weather I managed to get up flying and got some aeriel photos of a few ferries. Seeing our flightplan was up to Gillies Bay and back which is on Texada Island, on the return trip we zipped over to Saltery Bay and I got some aeriel photos of the Wack. This was neat for me because, I have never seen the Wack from the air before and never had the chance to take aeriel photos of her so that was awesome. Passing by Departure Bay on the return trip the Renaissance was preparing to leave berth 3, the Coquitlam was idling in the bay and the Inspiration was in berth 1. Three ferries, perfect chance for photos. Also included is the Cowichan at Duke Point

First off Queen of Chilliwack at Saltery Bay







Now to Departure Bay









Queen of Cowichan at Duke Point



It was an awesome day for flying but really hot up there. It was cool to see the CR in berth 3 and the Coquitlam holding out in the bay.

[Esquimalt Queen]

Those are the most amazing photos ever!!!!

[Mill Bay]

Karl, the pictures are great... I wish I could fly too, lol.

That's definitely a different perspective on the Chilliwack, and the whole Saltery Bay area.

Do you have any idea what the Coquitlam was doing out in the bay, there>?

[Political Incorrectness]

The Coquitlam did an 8 am sailing to Horseshoe Bay and then she deadheaded back to Departure Bay. Plus a trip to Langdale and back.

[Koastal Karl]

The Coquitlam did a 10am to Langdale and 11am return then deadheaded back to Departure Bay in the afternoon sometime. Those photos were taken around 3pm as the Renny was leaving!

[Curtis]

I love the 2nd one of the Chilliwack Makes Her Look amazingly good.
Too bad you didn't fly past the Westview Terminal. I was down there about 11:30-12:45. Could have looked down and seen someone or something where he/she wasn't supposed to be as shown by this photo...

The Members who were on the Powell River Trip last month will fill in the blanks.

[Political Incorrectness]

You know the code of honour Cirtus
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NO PULLING GRAHAMS!!!!!!
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This has been provided by the Society of Injury Prevention

[DENelson83]

Oh, the C-Rennie's now using berth 3. Better not hit that other skywalk...

[D'Elete BC in NJ]

Karl,

Was that your first time into Gillies Bay? If so, which runway did you come in on 14 or 32? 32 can be an interesting approach with a strong headwind and the steep drop to the beach from the airport, but 14 puts me right over my dad's house for photos on approach.

[Koastal Karl]

Yes we have been into Gillies Bay numerous times. It is a nice little airport and never busy and makes for a nice flight.

These are some photos

crossing over mid field for landing on runway 32 at Gillies Bay



approach to runway 32





Texada Airport



other direction runway 14, not a single plane landed within the 30mins we were there.



There is a path on the other side of the runway where you can walk down to the beach. The last few times we havent been able to locate the path, lol. We have been down there before though. But this is a neat little airport!

[Mike C]

I was in Little River for a few days, you probably flew right over me. All in all, great photos, as usual Karl. Thanks.

[Koastal Karl]

A few photos from todays flight. It was too bumpy around Nanaimo to take any good photos but I managed to capture a few.

Coastal Celebration at Departure Bay







Kuper on route from Kuper and Thetis with the most cars yet I have seen on her, lol



Howe Sound Queen at Crofton



A Spook (SOVI) and a Queen (Vancouver) passing by Beaver Point



Queen of Vancouver





That's it for today! I saw the CR come out of Departure at about 10:50am and the CI departed Duke Point about 10:40am or so which would of made a cool shot if they were closer together. They sure look neat seeing them both from the air!

[Low Light Mike]

Karl: thanks for that view of the renovated Departure Bay terminal, in your first pic. The new vehicle compound shows up well.

[Deleted]

yes and theres quite a bit of progress at dept bay.

[Koastal Karl]

Aeriel photos from today including the Quadra Queen 2, Coho, Queen of Nanaimo, Cumberland, Mayne Queen SOVI and Queen of Vancouver.

Quadra Queen 2 at Point Hope Shipyard







Coho leaving the inner harbour









Numerous boats all in a line over by Galiano just north of Montague Harbour



Queen of Nanaimo arriving at Sturdies Bay



Queen of Cumberland docked at Village Bay



Mayne Queen on route to Sturdies Bay



A SOVI Spook on route to Tsawwassen



Queen of Vancouver inbound to Swartz Bay via the Spirit's route



Skeena Queen on her way to Fulford



That is it for this weeks Aeriel photos. As long as the weather is nice on Thursday's I should be able to get a few Aeriel photos each week.

[Deleted]

very cool the quadra queen has a interesting refit place.

[Canucks]

Jul 17, 2008 15:25:15 GMT -8 @kieran said:

very cool the quadra queen has a interesting refit place.

I was thinking the same thing, I have never seen a turntable for boats.

Nice pictures Karl, it was a great day for flying. After looking at the Mayne Queen I was wondering whether it would make a difference to the ferry by putting all the cars in the front. Wouldn't it make more sense to spread them out in the middle and leave the outside lanes open?

[Curtis]

Great Photos Karl.
QQII: That's probably the most intresting way to refit a ferry I've ever seen.
Coho: Some good photos of the Coho, glad to see some a few days before I ride her for the first time.
Q-Cumber @ Mayne: It's so funny seeing Berth 2 at Village Bay painted gray.

[CN2972South]

Jul 17, 2008 15:35:40 GMT -8 Canucks said:

I was thinking the same thing, I have never seen a turntable for boats.

I guess that gives Victoria 2 working turntables, one at the ship yard and one at the rail yard.

[Nick]

There's another one for ships at HMC Dockyard at CFB Esquimalt. I think it's just a little bit smaller than the one above, at Point Hope Shipyard.

[Koastal Karl]

Some bonus photos from last week. I dident plan on it but Saturday I had another chance to get up flying so I was able to get these aerial shots

Queen of Saanich nearing Swartz Bay on her 2pm sailing from Tsawwassen





I usually dont get to fly over Long Harbour when the Nanaimo is docked there but being this day we were up in the afternoon I was able to get these shots of the Queen of Nanaimo which was running late.







Next, a Spook, this would be the SOBC



And lastly the Bowen Queen at Otter Bay!



That is it for last week!

[Koastal Karl]

ok here is another set of aeriel photos taken today. I am just lucky that every Thursday has been nice and sunny perfect for flying.

These photos are from our flight back to Victoria from Boundary Bay.

Queen of Saanich and Bowen Queen at Tsawwassen Terminal









Coastal Inspiration nearing Tsawwassen



Spirit of Vancouver Island crossing Georgia Strait



Mayne Queen loading at Sturdies Bay





A CPR truck ferry going through Active Pass



Active Pass from the air





Queen of Cumberland



Cumberland gonna pull in behind the SOBC



That's it for today's photos! I did see the ex Queen of Esquimalt at Deas but not close enough for a photo. I am trying to figure out how to do a local flight from Boundary Bay so I can get photos over Deas.

[Neil]

Karl, you're spoiling us. Thanks muchly for this weekly treat.

[Deleted]

Very spoiled I feel and those where excellent.

[Koastal Karl]

Queen of Oak Bay arriving at Departure Bay




Queen of Cowichan at Departure Bay


Queen of Oak Bay and Cowichan