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Post by WettCoast on Jul 14, 2013 22:10:56 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 16, 2013 12:30:53 GMT -8
BCFerries has installed the first of the "Spirit Wraps" as seen on the port side of the SoVI, underneath the bridge. I'm not sure what it represents (must be a corporate logo of sorts), but I'm sure we'll find out soon. I like it, whatever it means. It might be the pre-work for an advertiser's wrap? Perhaps this foreshadows more advertising wraps on ships in the future?  SoVI, heading into the afternoon sun, on July 15, 2013. Seen from Georgina Point lighthouse. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 16, 2013 13:01:15 GMT -8
Some Spiritual moments of mine at Active Pass, on July 15, 2013. - I'm at Miners Bay, Mayne Island. ----------------- 9:53am - SoBC in foreground, SoVI in background   ---------------- 11:44am: - SoVI in foreground, SoBC in background. (cameo by the skillfully steered Queen of Nanaimo) When spirits are quarrelling, a nanny is needed to separate them.   |
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Post by Mike on Jul 16, 2013 14:35:59 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 16, 2013 15:27:59 GMT -8
I must do more than just hit the "like" button on this one. This item, Sir, is a very fine photograph. Very nice sunset colours and super silhouette effect. The clouds at the top of the photo add to the overall effect. Thanks for making me smile ! |
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Post by Mike on Jul 16, 2013 16:04:56 GMT -8
I must do more than just hit the "like" button on this one. This item, Sir, is a very fine photograph. Very nice sunset colours and super silhouette effect. The clouds at the top of the photo add to the overall effect. Thanks for making me smile ! Thank you for your kind words, Flugel! |
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Post by Blisswood on Jul 16, 2013 18:13:20 GMT -8
I guess the word "shadow" says it all.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 17, 2013 7:30:25 GMT -8
Some SoVI photos from Mayne Island, on July 15, 2013. From Miners Bay, near the Mary Magdalene Church: 7:47am in Active Pass  11:50am in Active Pass   ----------------- From Georgina Point:  |
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Post by Nick on Jul 19, 2013 18:59:53 GMT -8
I only just saw this image, and like Mr. Horn I must do more than click the "like" button. I'm biased, because I really like the Spirits' profile, but this is one of the best sunset ferry photos I've ever seen. Thank you for posting it. |
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Post by SolDuc on Jul 24, 2013 13:49:08 GMT -8
Some pics of the SOVI, taken last weekend: At Tsawwassen, preparing for her 9am to Swartz Bay:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Enroute to Swartz:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr Enroute to Tsawwassen, with the Qumbie:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island and MV Queen of Cumberland- BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr In active Pass, with SOBC:  MV Spirit of British Columbia and MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr In the Active Pass sun, abount 20 minutes off schedule:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr From Bellhouse:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr From the Bluffs:  MV Spirit of British Columbia and MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr I like the wake effect on that one:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr In this photo you can see that the seals under the light marker still have a home. After the spiritnami they didn't anymore.  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr With SOBC:  MV Spirit of British Columbia and MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr  MV Spirit of British Columbia and MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr With Mt. Baker, from the Nanny:  MV Spirit of Vancouver Island - BC Ferries by SolDuc Photography, on Flickr |
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Post by Mike C on Jul 24, 2013 15:43:32 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 28, 2013 12:07:25 GMT -8
This is a long video compilation of approx. 10 different journeys through Active Pass by ferries.
- taken from shore at Miners Bay, Mayne Island during the evening of July 14, 2013 and then from 6:15am to 12:45pm on July 15th.
Video is sped-up 2.5x, which allows you to hear and enjoy the various ship horns as they sound near/in the pass.
This video compilation includes multiple trips of the 4 Route-1 ships as well as the Route-5 ships, Route-9, and an appearance by Princess Superior. The ships appear in chronological order.
I've posted this into each of these ship's threads.
ps: this took 20 hours to upload to YouTube...
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 5, 2013 3:14:47 GMT -8
The 2 Spirits in Active Pass, and near Georgina Point showing them heading for or arriving from Tsawwassen.
- from July 15, 2013 (the ferry watching day that keeps on giving...).
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 12, 2013 7:56:22 GMT -8
My video from the evening of July 14, 2013: "Spirits in Active Pass, at night"
...the title pretty much says it all.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 12, 2013 18:35:51 GMT -8
A July 15, 2013 video compilation of Spirit ferries on the crossing of Georgia Strait, between Georgina Point (Mayne Island) and Tsawwassen.
- sped-up and some real speed.
SoBC - approaching Georgina Point
SoVI - heading towards Tsawwassen
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 16, 2013 16:20:59 GMT -8
Mayne Queen is the star of this video: "4 Ferries in Active Pass."
- shot by me on July 15, 2013.
Also starring:
- SoVI
- SoBC
- Queen of Nanaimo
Special guest star: Flugel Horn, as the boy on the beach.
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Post by Ferryman on Aug 17, 2013 20:03:26 GMT -8
Today the Spirit of Vancouver Island was delayed due to a medical emergency, and was nearly an hour late by the time she arrived at Swartz Bay. She was then tied up for a round trip in order to get back on schedule. Spirit of BC is in Berth 2  Seeing Double. by Deck-dog SSI, on Flickr |
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Post by hwy19man on Aug 17, 2013 21:25:03 GMT -8
Today the Spirit of Vancouver Island was delayed due to a medical emergency, and was nearly an hour late by the time she arrived at Swartz Bay. She was then tied up for a round trip in order to get back on schedule. Spirit of BC is in Berth 2 Seeing Double. by Deck-dog SSI, on Flickr |
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Post by Mayne on Aug 31, 2013 19:04:00 GMT -8
I took this shot on Saterday August 24th. She is just exited Active pass in route to Tsawwassen on her 7pm run.  This was taken from just out side of Davids cove on Mayne island, I spent much time at this location over the last week after the kids where in bed. |
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Oct 9, 2013 16:21:33 GMT -8
Has anyone heard what has befallen the SOVI? Yesterday she left on time for her 1100 sailing to Tsawwassen, but her crossing time ended up being 2 hours. The subsequently delayed 1300 sailing back to Swartz Bay showed "mechanical difficulties with vessel", then the C.Cel. took over at 1500. The SOVI is no longer showing up on any Thanksgiving weekend schedules...the CCel and CRen are both at Swartz Bay with the Coq and Cow at Departure Bay. This is a recent change as the CRen was supposed to be on route 2 with the Cow this weekend.
This has already been posted in the service notices thread but to the best of my knowledge, there has been no actual service notice posted by BC Ferries yet. The change from a Spirit to a Coastal represents quite a large reduction in (foot) passenger capacity considering there are usually foot passenger overloads on Thanksgiving Monday.
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Post by WettCoast on Oct 9, 2013 18:27:11 GMT -8
Has anyone heard what has befallen the SOVI? Yesterday she left on time for her 1100 sailing to Tsawwassen, but her crossing time ended up being 2 hours. The subsequently delayed 1300 sailing back to Swartz Bay showed "mechanical difficulties with vessel", then the C.Cel. took over at 1500. The SOVI is no longer showing up on any Thanksgiving weekend schedules...the CCel and CRen are both at Swartz Bay with the Coq and Cow at Departure Bay. This is a recent change as the CRen was supposed to be on route 2 with the Cow this weekend. This has already been posted in the service notices thread but to the best of my knowledge, there has been no actual service notice posted by BC Ferries yet. The change from a Spirit to a Coastal represents quite a large reduction in (foot) passenger capacity considering there are usually foot passenger overloads on Thanksgiving Monday. The Victoria Marathon also happens on Thanksgiving Sunday and produces quite a spike in returning passengers & vehicles on Sunday afternoon. Is a Coastal equivalent to a Spirit or is it a 'smaller vessel' with fewer amenities? |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2013 22:01:49 GMT -8
I did not realize this earlier, but considering the Renaissance just made her way to Swartz, the SoVI might be out for a little while. I imagine the Coq is being patched up to be ready to go on route 2 on Friday.
I am also surprised at the lack of a service notice.
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Post by Dane on Oct 9, 2013 22:24:09 GMT -8
A proud long weekend tradition returns. A benefit of the Coastal has certainly been the ability to move the fleet around with a somewhat improved degree of flexibility. Quite curious what ailment has sidelined the SoVI for more than a day. Is she located a Swartz Bay now?
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 10, 2013 7:07:56 GMT -8
I think so! She is only out for this weekend! The SOVI will be back next weekend as the #2 boat though!
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Post by Koastal Karl on Oct 11, 2013 12:35:30 GMT -8
SOVI is back as #1 and the Rennie is back to route 2!
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