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Post by gordon on Sept 26, 2011 10:47:27 GMT -8
Why would the Coastal Celebration Sailings be cancelled while the other double - enders on route30 are unaffected?
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Post by Ferryman on Sept 26, 2011 13:09:20 GMT -8
The Coastal Celebration was fired up and Departed Swartz Bay at about 12:30pm.
The wind has abated somewhat, so the Spirits should run again at 3:00pm
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Post by glasseye on Sept 26, 2011 18:16:18 GMT -8
Today's Major Delays:
Spirit of Vancouver Island - at least 15 minutes (7pm sailing has yet to finish loading) - weather. Spirit of British Columbia - 21m - traffic. Coastal Celebration - 44m - weather. Queen of Cowichan - 1h37m - medical.
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Post by piglet on Sept 26, 2011 18:30:34 GMT -8
I saw a very quick shot of the Chilliwack in the dock at Little River on CHEK tonight. The weather was really pounding in in the shot. I can understand why they kept her in the dock up there.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Sept 26, 2011 19:43:36 GMT -8
It's probably more for Tsawwassen than Swartz Bay the SOBC and SOVI have to back out and turn around at Tsawwassen and in high winds that could be quite challenging. CC just goes straight out just like the Duke Point boats. That is my guess as I took the ferry to Duke Point years ago in a windstorm when the Coquitlam was repacing one of the regular boats and that day the SOBC was cancelled but the Duke Point ferry went cause it was double ended which is why we went that way that day.
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Post by WettCoast on Sept 26, 2011 20:55:42 GMT -8
I saw a very quick shot of the Chilliwack in the dock at Little River on CHEK tonight. The weather was really pounding in in the shot. I can understand why they kept her in the dock up there. I had a call just after lunch from one of my brothers who was waiting to catch the Wack across from Comox to Powell River. It looks as though he finally got to do that at about 7:00 PM this evening. Being a northerner like me, my brother Walter, and his wife, are used to waiting long hours for the QPR, the North, or the NorAd to finally get underway! My brother's wife's father is living very close to the Westview ferry terminal. I asked my brother to let me know how the trip goes. We are of the opinion that if the Wack can handle Queen Charlotte Sound in the summer, she should be able to handle Georgia Strait in September.
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Post by Curtis on Sept 30, 2011 8:58:48 GMT -8
This Just In...
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Post by Neil on Sept 30, 2011 9:17:23 GMT -8
I don't see the Tachek on Siitech anywhere, so what's being done with the Texada run?
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Post by Curtis on Sept 30, 2011 10:02:34 GMT -8
Neil, This Should Answer Your Question.
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Post by priver on Sept 30, 2011 20:19:38 GMT -8
I see that the chilliwack is running behind again but this time due to mechanical difficulties, and i wonder how many more times they are going to run an extra sailing with the NIP while the burnaby is in for refit.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Sept 30, 2011 21:40:50 GMT -8
Might as well have the NIP run every day to Comox at least a few times or maybe replace the Wack with the NIP, lol!
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Post by Neil on Oct 3, 2011 19:13:40 GMT -8
Couldn't get to Hornby today because service was cancelled all afternoon- apparently they were aiming to restart by 6:00, and then carry on to clear the traffic. The service notice mentioned an operational issue, but it sounded like resumption of service was weather dependant, so I'm wondering if there was something wrong with the stupid little k-barge Kahloke that made her even less able than usual to handle the elements. I asked at the ticket booth around 12:30 if they were expecting service to resume, and the cashier asked, "Are you a betting man?". I'm not, and that didn't sound very promising, so I drove through unbelievably monsoon-like rain to Campbell River, and took a lively crossing to Quadra on the good old Bowen Queen, and had a nice walk at Rebecca Spit. I was surprised to hear that the Tenaka was still doing the Cortes run... but perhaps I shouldn't have been, since the Tenaka is a proper little ship.
The Tachek has not been the winter vessel on the Hornby run for a couple of years now, and, true to a crewman's prediction, service cancellations are much more frequent with the k-barge. It may be only a ten minute run, but it's open to weather from the south, and it requires something seaworthy.
For a run that's barely ten minutes the Quadra route provides a bit of a test of navigation. There is the initial pivot out of the Campbell River dock, then the jog out between the buoys. Today the rough Discovery Passage meant a sharp crossing to the Quadra shore, then a port turn, and the starboard manoeuvre around the point into Quathiaski Cove. Not to mention the visible currents. Decent entertainment for a ferry fan, for less than twenty dollars with the Experience card.
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Post by Retrovision on Oct 4, 2011 6:17:59 GMT -8
Couldn't get to Hornby today because service was cancelled all afternoon- apparently they were aiming to restart by 6:00, and then carry on to clear the traffic. The service notice mentioned an operational issue, but it sounded like resumption of service was weather dependant, so I'm wondering if there was something wrong with the stupid little k-barge Kahloke that made her even less able than usual to handle the elements. I asked at the ticket booth around 12:30 if they were expecting service to resume, and the cashier asked, "Are you a betting man?". I'm not, and that didn't sound very promising, so I drove through unbelievably monsoon-like rain to Campbell River, and took a lively crossing to Quadra on the good old Bowen Queen, and had a nice walk at Rebecca Spit. I was surprised to hear that the Tenaka was still doing the Cortes run... but perhaps I shouldn't have been, since the Tenaka is a proper little ship. The Tachek has not been the winter vessel on the Hornby run for a couple of years now, and, true to a crewman's prediction, service cancellations are much more frequent with the k-barge. It may be only a ten minute run, but it's open to weather from the south, and it requires something seaworthy. For a run that's barely ten minutes the Quadra route provides a bit of a test of navigation. There is the initial pivot out of the Campbell River dock, then the jog out between the buoys. Today the rough Discovery Passage meant a sharp crossing to the Quadra shore, then a port turn, and the starboard manoeuvre around the point into Quathiaski Cove. Not to mention the visible currents. Decent entertainment for a ferry fan, for less than twenty dollars with the Experience card. I didn't realize that Hornby's winter vessel hadn't been our Tachek for so long. I'd be skeptical in any case about putting a K-barge on that run during the winter season, though am even more so after having a bridge tour years ago aboard our Tachek on the same run and having the answer from the master to a question about how windy it can get between the islands there as being an immediate and adamant "It can get extremely windy" just to start his explanation of how severe the weather can sometimes be. - As for this current spate of windy days, it can certainly be seen how severe conditions are even today simply by looking at the AIS tracks of a couple of vessels: -The Kirsten H... Kirsten H by Tuggerdave (at home), on Flickr ...Coming from Alaska and bound for Puget Sound is taking quite a weather course having had turned east immediately upon exiting Discovery Passage to end up passing between Cortes and Hernando Islands before turning back south to hug the Sunshine Coast as well as Texada Island down via Malaspina Strait, far from the most efficient route under regular wind conditions. -The Seaspan Champion... Seaspan Champion Prowling the Fraser River Near Deas by indyinsane, on Flickr ...Reportedly bound for Port Alice, is heading even farther out of her way by taking the opposite course as the Kirsten H northbound but then continuing northbound and heading between Cortes' east coast and West Redonda Island, completely bypassing Discovery Passage and making for an even more circuitous route than the Kirsten H took (presumably due to dealing with the winds in an opposite direction).
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Oct 14, 2011 17:35:12 GMT -8
Two new service notices for Route 30 Note: This Service Notice applies to the following route(s): - Vancouver (Tsawwassen) - Nanaimo (Duke Point) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TEMPORARY VESSEL REPLACEMENT OCTOBER 15, 2011 – DECEMBER 18 2011 Tsawwassen – Duke Point The Queen of Alberni will be removed from service on the Tsawwassen - Duke Point route from October 15th, 2011 through December 18th, 2011 for regularly scheduled maintenance. During this time, the Queen of New Westminster will sail in place of the Queen of Alberni on the same schedule. Commercial operators please note that the Queen of New Westminster has a height clearance of 13’8” and width of 12’ as compared to the 15’4” height clearance and width of 14’ on the Queen of Alberni. The Queen of Alberni is scheduled to return to service on Monday, December 19, 2011. For reservations or additional sailing information please visit www.bcferries.com or call 1-888 BCFERRY (223-3779). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Possible Delay Tsawwassen – Duke Point Saturday October 15, 2011 5:45 pm sailing BC Ferries advises customers that in anticipation of re-opening Berth 5 at our Tsawwassen Terminal we will be conducting dock fit testing over the weekend. The impact on customers is expected to be minimal with the exception of one sailing. The 5:45 pm sailing from Tsawwassen to Duke Point on Saturday October 15th 2011 is expected to be delayed while the Coastal Inspiration conducts its test. The ship could be delayed up to one hour. Customers with reservations are advised to check in at the terminal in accordance with the scheduled sailing time in order to maintain their reserved status. We apologize for any inconvenience experienced as a result of this delay and appreciate your patience as we work toward continuous improvement to our terminals. For updated sailing information and to make reservations please call toll free 1-888 BC FERRY (223-3779) or visit our website at www.bcferries.com.
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Post by glasseye on Oct 18, 2011 13:18:36 GMT -8
Today's Major Delay:
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Post by glasseye on Oct 21, 2011 17:38:35 GMT -8
Today's Major Delay:
Coastal Celebration - 21m - mechanical. No service notice posted.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 21, 2011 18:02:16 GMT -8
Today's Major Delay: Coastal Celebration - 21m - mechanical. No service notice posted. There was a service notice - I saw it. The problem originated this morning when the C-Cel returned to Swartz Bay following its first rounder of the day. The ship arrived from Tsawwassen at the normal time (~10:35) but did not depart with the 11 AM sailing until 11:38! There was no explanation other than 'Mechanical difficulties with vessel'. That service notice is still posted www.bcferries.com/bcfservicenotice?id=559433BTW, you might not be able see that service notice if you are not using IE as your browser.
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Post by Curtis on Oct 22, 2011 12:57:55 GMT -8
Voyagers Might want to Mark their Calendars for this one...
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Post by Mike on Oct 22, 2011 15:14:15 GMT -8
Voyagers Might want to Mark their Calendars for this one... I was on a sailing this summer that used Berth 2 because of the light traffic that was on the ' Coquitlam's last sailing of the day. I recall it being a very slow approach to the berth too. Would you believe this photo was taken in July?
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Post by glasseye on Oct 22, 2011 18:20:10 GMT -8
Would you believe this photo was taken in July? Yes, I would believe it. Howe Sound had a very late summer this year. Very little sun until late July/early August.
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Post by Nickfro on Nov 1, 2011 15:58:46 GMT -8
Link to service notice HERE.The Northern Expedition is currently in Prince Rupert Harbour. Weather is blowing pretty good and is expected to do so until late this evening. That's a long time to be bobbing around in the harbour before being able to dock, but at least it's not out in the open waters.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 1, 2011 19:57:18 GMT -8
Link to service notice HERE.The Northern Expedition is currently in Prince Rupert Harbour. Weather is blowing pretty good and is expected to do so until late this evening. That's a long time to be bobbing around in the harbour before being able to dock, but at least it's not out in the open waters. Quite frankly I don't believe that this service notice is accurate. The service notice says that she ship will not 'arrive' until 12:00 AM* on Nov. 2nd. On the other hand, the 'Vessel Positions' page shows the NorEx to be in Rupert harbour and she is described as being 'In Port'. This page was saying that earlier this evening when I checked at about 5 PM. To me, that means 'tied up at the dock'. If in fact she is in the harbour but unable to dock, then listing 'the weather' as the reason seems to me to be ludicrous. Rupert harbour is exceptionally well sheltered from 'the weather'. If there is a problem it is something other than 'the weather'. *Sloppy English usage here. When is 12:00 AM on Nov. 2nd? Is it at 0000 on 2 November, or is it at 2400 (i.e. 24 hours later)?
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Post by mrdot on Nov 1, 2011 20:12:44 GMT -8
:)the problem is these new northern wonders! the QPR would plow thru almost all seaways! :)mrdot.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 1, 2011 21:37:22 GMT -8
As of 10 PM, November 1st, the NorEx is cruising around off the mouth of the Skeena River. If weather is an issue it would surely be worse off the Skeena then in Rupert Harbour.
Something 'fishy' is going on.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 1, 2011 22:39:05 GMT -8
She's still hovering off in Chatham Sound. Might herdoors not be opening? Issues with the dock itself? Might a ship have had to make an emergency berthing in PR?
>> Couldn't they use the Nicola's berth, or the Airport ferry's berth, or the Alaska berth if something is wrong with their terminal?
They're getting southerly winds between 80 and 100 km/h there right now.
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