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Post by Neil on Apr 27, 2006 22:00:32 GMT -8
Ferry schedule factoid....
In the summer of 1966, Queen of The Islands only took you from Tsawwassen to Galiano or Saltspring. If you wanted to go to Mayne, you took one of two regular Route 1 sailings that called in at Village Bay on the way to Swartz Bay, and if you were headed to Pender, another two Route 1 sailings called in at Otter Bay on their way across. Same thing going back to Tsawwassen. Must have made the two hour turnaround on Route 1 exceedingly tight.
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Post by Mike C on Apr 29, 2006 16:16:00 GMT -8
...which explains why Berth 1 at Mayne is so big.
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Post by SHipbuilders daughterwife on Apr 29, 2006 18:44:34 GMT -8
Even in the early seventies the boats going on the Swartz Bay-Tsawwassen run would stop at those islands. Any time I was on one of the boats that stopped it would seem like forever, but it was about a 20 minute delay.
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 3, 2006 12:24:11 GMT -8
I was just looking at the summer schedules and if we were to make this get together on Galiano on a Friday or Saturday during the summer we could then all take the Bowen Queen at 4:55pm back to Tsawwassen which would be kinda cool. What do ya think???
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Post by Retrovision on May 3, 2006 12:49:31 GMT -8
I vote for Friday
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Post by Mike C on May 3, 2006 18:03:25 GMT -8
Must be a Friday, if you want me to be there.
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Post by Balfour on May 3, 2006 20:47:32 GMT -8
The Friday sounds good
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 3, 2006 21:04:08 GMT -8
Just need to figure out the dates that would be good. Any suggestions?
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Post by Doug on May 3, 2006 21:12:11 GMT -8
I can possibly make this...maybe if Nick is coming and is coming from Mission I could get a ride...? Just a possibility.
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Post by Ferryman on May 3, 2006 22:10:21 GMT -8
Well, seeming everybody wants to go on the second busiest route out of Tsawwassen, on a Friday, do we need reservations to walk on? Or are we going to have to arrive 2 hours in advance? Just wondering, because there is usually like 3 sailings out of Tsawwassen for that Route, and generally, they're full on the two busiest days. One of them being Friday...
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 4, 2006 7:56:18 GMT -8
not for walk ons but vehicles you need a reservation all the time.
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Post by Mike C on May 4, 2006 10:35:06 GMT -8
BC Ferries came up with a new reservation policy involving Cancellations.
New Reservation Cancellation Policy
Posted May 02, 2006
Effective June 28, 2006 there will be a new cancellation policy for reservations on the Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Islands route.
Under the new policy if a reservation is cancelled seven days or less before the date of travel, a cancellation fee of $25.00 will be charged for each direction of travel. If the vehicle fare is less than $25.00, the cancellation fee will be equal to the total of the fare.
As in the past, there will be no penalty for cancelling reservations in advance of the seven day deadline.
The change in policy is to discourage multiple or block bookings of sailings that may not be claimed, and to encourage cancellations in time to allow other customers and tourists to book on this Southern Gulf Island route over the busy summer months.
The new cancellation policy will apply to all reservations made for sailing dates on the Tsawwassen to Southern Gulf Islands route from June 28 onwards irrespective of when the reservation was booked.
Reservations for Southern Gulf Island routes, including cancellations and changes, can be made by calling 1-888-BCFERRY (223-3779) between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. daily.
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 7, 2006 21:00:26 GMT -8
Anyone want to do a roundtrip on the Esquimalt on route 3 sometime in the the next week/weekend???
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Post by Ferryman on May 7, 2006 21:31:49 GMT -8
Hey, that could be fun. I could possibly go, it all depends on my work schedule, and I usually don't know if I'm working until at least 2 days before at the absolute earliest. I actually have to go into Vancouver sometime next week anyway, now that I think of it.
Who else wants to go? I know alot of you wanted to go out and tour the Sidney out in Mission. So instead, how about we all meet at Horseshoe Bay next Saturday??
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 7, 2006 21:37:21 GMT -8
Yeah I was actually thinking Sunday cause that is better for me but that is Mothers Day too so I am not sure how good that would work for any of you?? I could see about Saturday though!
Also the only two sailings that would work for me would be the 2:30pm to Langdale or the 5:30pm to Langdale. Depending if I came over for the day or just walked on at DB and come over to HSB do the roundtrip then go back.
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 7, 2006 22:04:07 GMT -8
ok so far me Chris Jordan and Graham will be going Sunday on the Esquimalt to Langdale at 2:30pm returning on the 4pm back to HSB. Anyone else who wants to come let us know! Sunday is the day we are doing it.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 7, 2006 23:01:07 GMT -8
ok so far me Chris Jordan and Graham will be going Sunday on the Esquimalt to Langdale at 2:30pm returning on the 4pm back to HSB. Anyone else who wants to come let us know! Sunday is the day we are doing it. I will probably be able to make it. I will have a definite answer later this evening... |
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 8, 2006 9:05:52 GMT -8
Hey Scott if your going to go let me know cause we can go over on the same ferry from DB if you were going to go. I had though the 12:30pm but I was also thinking the 10:30 maybe as the 12:30 might not be enough time to catch the 2:30 to Langdale especially if it late leaving Nanaimo.
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 8, 2006 17:43:40 GMT -8
I'm considering doing this trip too.
the 10:30 am from Dep Bay sounds like a good idea.
I've applied for "spousal permission" for the trip, and that should be approved soon.
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Post by Retrovision on May 8, 2006 17:50:55 GMT -8
I'm considering doing this trip too. the 10:30 am from Dep Bay sounds like a good idea. I've applied for "spousal permission" for the trip, and that should be approved soon. Did you remember to submit the forms in triplicate?  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on May 8, 2006 17:55:22 GMT -8
No triplicate required, but a security bond needs to be posted.
I'm looking forward to Sunday, should be fun. I'd likely have time to read War&Peace in between sailings.....but seriously it would be good to meet some of you comrades.
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 8, 2006 20:35:30 GMT -8
Ah right on! I will plan to take the 10:30am sailing then. We should meet at DB by the departures area for the 10:30 am sailing. We should find out from Scott too what ferry he is gonna take.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 9, 2006 11:45:43 GMT -8
I will be able to make it...
Karl, I will PM you later. But, I should be able to make the 10:30 sailing to HB with you...
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Post by Mike C on May 9, 2006 17:32:26 GMT -8
It would be better for me if it was a Saturday... but what the heck, I may be able to make it Sunday...
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Post by Koastal Karl on May 9, 2006 17:38:16 GMT -8
Yeah Sunday is the day we are doing it. We cant be changing dates as I cant Saturday and seeing it was my idea I would like to be there, lol! If you know what I mean.
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