Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 10, 2011 17:39:42 GMT -8
6pm is the SOVI not the Renny!!
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 10, 2011 18:29:36 GMT -8
6pm is the SOVI not the Renny!! Right you are, Karl. I was assuming, since at 5:45 the Renny was the only ship in berth. But alas, im aboard the Sovi as we speak. What confuses me though is why Cecil was running as a single ender. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 11, 2011 21:40:21 GMT -8
C-Cell in July 2009, as seen from the grounds of the Georgina Point lighthouse on Mayne Island.  |
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 13, 2011 2:18:54 GMT -8
Here's the Coastal Reflexation and the Coastal Celebration at nessawwasTsawwassen on Thursday evening:  Her buffet at brunchtime on saturday morning.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 13, 2011 8:46:28 GMT -8
Here's the Coastal Reflexation and the Coastal Celebration at nessawwasTsawwassen on Thursday evening: I love the humour. Good creativity  |
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 19, 2011 11:52:25 GMT -8
19 November 2011 & the C-Cel is operating on route 2 today, based out of Departure Bay. It is replacing the Q-Coq, which had a little incident yesterday. The Q-Coq was replacing the Q-Cow, which is out for its annual refit. During the 'off-season' the Q-Cow replaces the C-Ren, which is the usual #1 route 2 Departure Bay based boat during the summer. Complicated, eh?
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1 - Is this the first time that the C-Cel has done revenue service on route 2?
2 - Is there any word on what went wrong with the Q-Coq yesterday?
3 - Where are repairs to the Q-Coq getting done?
4 - When will Q-Coq be back in service? Perhaps they will bring the Q-Cow back instead?
5 - Which berth was damaged and is that berth in service?
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Post by Scott on Nov 19, 2011 12:01:51 GMT -8
6. And do they have the buffet open on route 2?  |
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Post by Mirrlees on Nov 19, 2011 12:06:34 GMT -8
6. And do they have the buffet open on route 2? Let's leave that question for the 'Buffet Monster" OM-NOM-NOM-NOM-NOM!!! ;D |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 19, 2011 12:06:46 GMT -8
19 November 2011 & the C-Cel is operating on route 2 today, based out of Departure Bay. It is replacing the Q-Coq, which had a little incident yesterday. The Q-Coq was replacing the Q-Cow, which is out for its annual refit. During the 'off-season' the Q-Cow replaces the C-Ren, which is the usual #1 route 2 Departure Bay based boat during the summer. Complicated, eh? Questions: 1 - Is this the first time that the C-Cel has done revenue service on route 2? 2 - Is there any word on what went wrong with the Q-Coq yesterday? 3 - Where are repairs to the Q-Coq getting done? 4 - When will Q-Coq be back in service? Perhaps they will bring the Q-Cow back instead? 5 - Which berth was damaged and is that berth in service? 1. Yes, this is the first time she has served a route other than Route 1. 2. Under investigation. 3. Currently being done at Berth 1, Departure Bay. 4. Current plans have her back on Thursday, but that could be delayed depending on the repairs, investigation, sea-trials, etc... 5. This is not confirmed, but I would assume it was 3. I will find out tomorrow... (see post further down)
6. I am sure it would be closed, but then again, it might be open as a seating area only... I will find out when I sail on her tomorrow afternoon... (see post further down) |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2011 12:12:54 GMT -8
BCF said on twitter that the buffet is closed.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 20, 2011 21:04:36 GMT -8
1. Yes, this is the first time she has served a route other than Route 1. 2. Under investigation. 3. Currently being done at Berth 1, Departure Bay. 4. Current plans have her back on Thursday, but that could be delayed depending on the repairs, investigation, sea-trials, etc... 5. This is not confirmed, but I would assume it was 3. I will find out tomorrow...
6. I am sure it would be closed, but then again, it might be open as a seating area only... I will find out when I sail on her tomorrow afternoon...5. The Coquitlam damaged a wingwall while approaching Berth 2. 6. The Pacific Buffet is closed. As this has led to a lack of seating, Deck 5 is open to compensate. Also, she is sounding all three notes (chord) from both whistles. Not that awful high-pitched noise she usually emits on Route 1. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 20, 2011 21:28:09 GMT -8
November 20, 2011The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration approaching Berth 3, Departure Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - 3M Scotchprint Graphics, Coastal Celebration. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration en route to Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Bell, Coastal Celebration. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration at Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Builders Plaque, Coastal Celebration. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Stairwell, Coastal Celebration. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 21, 2011 0:28:10 GMT -8
Here are a few photos to add to Scott's post from the trip today:   I like the barely-there sun.  Her bell. I don't really like the colour, compared to the shiny yellowy brass ones on the other ferries in the fleet. Do you think they just didn't brasso it this morning, or is it naturally like this?  The SeaWest Lounge  Damage caused by the Tsawwassen crews lifting the gangway before they retracted it. More photos are posted on my Facebook album, and a few photos and a video of a different nature are being posted in the Voyager board. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 22, 2011 19:54:47 GMT -8
Her bell. I don't really like the colour, compared to the shiny yellowy brass ones on the other ferries in the fleet. Do you think they just didn't brasso it this morning, or is it naturally like this? The bell has not been polished recently. A can of brasso and a rag (and a sore hand as a result) will unveil its true colour. Damage caused by the Tsawwassen crews lifting the gangway before they retracted it. That damage actually occured at Berth 2, Swartz Bay. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 23, 2011 2:09:55 GMT -8
November 21, 2011The following images posted by this account are copyright © S.A. ~ Unauthorized use is prohibited.
 BC Ferries - Deck 4, Coastal Celebration. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration approaching Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration at Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration at Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration at Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr November 22, 2011
 BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration battling the winds outside Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr  BC Ferries - Coastal Celebration approaching Berth 1, Horseshoe Bay. by BCFS, on Flickr
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Post by mrdot on Nov 23, 2011 15:45:09 GMT -8
:)somebody needs to take note that we are almost at 2012, and the olympics were done more than a full year ago, a cleansed hull is now in order, and the dogwood should reign! mrdot.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2011 16:44:49 GMT -8
Why would the Celebration operate out of DPB instead of the Renaissance? I thought the Renaissance would go to DPB and the Celebration to Tsawwassen since the Celebration has the buffet for route 1.
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 23, 2011 17:01:25 GMT -8
Why would the Celebration operate out of DPB instead of the Renaissance? I thought the Renaissance would go to DPB and the Celebration to Tsawwassen since the Celebration has the buffet for route 1. The Renaissance has a buffet too, now. Not a full buffet, but the way I heard it, it'll be some sort of salad bar, or something along those lines. Somebody from the forum is going on a round trip on her soon, so he'll get photos of it. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 23, 2011 22:25:58 GMT -8
Yes, i'm aware of the lite buffet. As shown in ferryfanyvr's photos, there's not much selection. I don't understand why the Nanaimo boat would be on route 1 when the Victoria boat is on route 2?
For now, I think it's too bad that the Celebration's buffet is closed!
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Nov 23, 2011 23:36:36 GMT -8
Yes, i'm aware of the lite buffet. As shown in ferryfanyvr's photos, there's not much selection. I don't understand why the Nanaimo boat would be on route 1 when the Victoria boat is on route 2? For now, I think it's too bad that the Celebration's buffet is closed! The reason is due to the SoVI being stored and ready to sail while tied up at Swartz Bay. Because of that, it was only a matter of that Route 1 crew switching to another vessel that was already on the terminal. As the Coquitlam's incident was completely unexpected, shifting vessels between three seperate terminals out of the blue is simply out of the question when a vessel is only required as a short-term replacement. In fact, the Coquitlam will return to service with the 3:00 PM sailing tomorrow afternoon. |
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Post by lmtengs on Nov 24, 2011 0:45:12 GMT -8
In fact, the Coquitlam will return to service with the 3:00 PM sailing tomorrow afternoon. And regarding the C-Cel, is she heading straight back to route 1, or will she be waiting a little while? I know they're operating both Spirits this weekend, so that means one SC will be out of service. Will Renée or Celeste be sailing? |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Dec 5, 2011 1:35:01 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 24, 2011 8:28:41 GMT -8
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Post by Koastal Karl on Dec 24, 2011 13:12:43 GMT -8
What time was that? I was on the 2pm from Tsawwassen.
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Post by lmtengs on Dec 24, 2011 14:32:57 GMT -8
What time was that? I was on the 2pm from Tsawwassen. According to his camera's stats, it was taken at 4:32pm. It looks too light to be that late though, plus the Celly doesn't do the 3pm sailing, so I'm assuming he forgot to do the time change on his camera's clock, and it's actually 3:32pm in the photo. |
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