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Post by Scott (Former Account) on May 27, 2010 17:53:07 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 5, 2010 20:54:37 GMT -8
Photos taken from Newcastle Island today, of C'Inspiration. - In the morning, from the bridge at Brownie's Bay:  - Later in the day, from the grassy field at the south-end of Newcastle. C'Inspiration, with her sister in the background. A lovely day.  |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jun 9, 2010 22:48:12 GMT -8
Queen of Chilliwack and Coastal Inspiration.
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Post by ferryfanyvr on Jun 22, 2010 20:32:28 GMT -8
It's hard to believe, but I haven't been on the CI since last year. An colleague of mine said that the last 3 times he was on her that the Sitka Coffee Place was closed. I know they used to not open it on the first and last round trip during the off-season, but does anyone know if it's closed permanently now?
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Post by lmtengs on Jun 23, 2010 9:26:22 GMT -8
The last time I was on her was just before Christmas, and I can confirm to you that at least then, the Sitka Coffee Place was open.
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Post by Mill Bay on Jun 23, 2010 12:58:14 GMT -8
Maybe this is a subtle indicator that BCFerries and their trusted social advisors have misread the culture once again. Perhaps all those specialized services offered on board the new ships really are more than people actually want, especially when they have to pay more for them. Maybe we aren't all travelling corporate execs and privateers with limitless expense accounts who can afford the quiet solitude of exlusive access, comfy chairs and gourmet coffee.
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Post by Neil on Jun 23, 2010 16:00:37 GMT -8
Maybe this is a subtle indicator that BCFerries and their trusted social advisors have misread the culture once again. Perhaps all those specialized services offered on board the new ships really are more than people actually want, especially when they have to pay more for them. Maybe we aren't all travelling corporate execs and privateers with limitless expense accounts who can afford the quiet solitude of exlusive access, comfy chairs and gourmet coffee. So do we shut down the buffets because some people can't afford twenty dollars for a meal? Egalitarianism has it's sensible limits, oddly enough. I'm not a corporate exec or a privateer, but I could certainly afford a beverage from the Sitka coffee bar, if I happened to like coffee. Likewise, I can understand non-millionaires who are willing to pay ten bucks for a bit of extra comfort and quiet. The Coastals are big enough that there's room for all inclusive passenger space, and for specific user pay areas. I'm in favor of BC Ferries adding features that help to make the system more viable. In the ferry world, onboard amenities of varying price isn't exactly a revolutionary concept, although in this neck of the woods some seem to have a problem with it. |
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Post by Mill Bay on Jun 26, 2010 8:33:28 GMT -8
Maybe this is a subtle indicator that BCFerries and their trusted social advisors have misread the culture once again. Perhaps all those specialized services offered on board the new ships really are more than people actually want, especially when they have to pay more for them. Maybe we aren't all travelling corporate execs and privateers with limitless expense accounts who can afford the quiet solitude of exlusive access, comfy chairs and gourmet coffee. So do we shut down the buffets because some people can't afford twenty dollars for a meal? Egalitarianism has it's sensible limits, oddly enough. I'm not a corporate exec or a privateer, but I could certainly afford a beverage from the Sitka coffee bar, if I happened to like coffee. Likewise, I can understand non-millionaires who are willing to pay ten bucks for a bit of extra comfort and quiet. The Coastals are big enough that there's room for all inclusive passenger space, and for specific user pay areas. I'm in favor of BC Ferries adding features that help to make the system more viable. In the ferry world, onboard amenities of varying price isn't exactly a revolutionary concept, although in this neck of the woods some seem to have a problem with it. Yes, that sounds like a good idea! Actually, the buffets are better because you actually can get a lot more on your plate for the price that you pay. I suppose I've just never understood the coffee culture, but apparently some people do, since they certainly know how to cash in on it. |
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Post by lmtengs on Jul 4, 2010 19:30:37 GMT -8
The 'Inspiration and one of the Seaspan tugs:   Coastal Inspiration off Duke Point, taken from the Renaissance.  Off snake (?) Island |
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Post by lmtengs on Aug 1, 2010 14:13:23 GMT -8
 CI's outside deck  A railing... |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Aug 1, 2010 16:57:19 GMT -8
Nice photos Luke!  2 pictures for now of the Coastal Inspiration departing Tsawwassen on her 5:45pm departure from Tsawwassen to Duke Point. Taken last summer on the Bowen Queen.   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 1, 2010 21:48:25 GMT -8
C'Inspiration photos taken from Duke Point terminal in the evening on July 31, 2010: - Route 2's Coastal Renaissance in the background.    |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Aug 19, 2010 11:16:55 GMT -8
Warning - Photo Heavy! Photos of the CI taken from my trip to Tofino: ========= Moderator edit:
- photos removed and PM'd to member, to fix over-size issue on one of them.
Please ensure that all photos are within the 800px limit.
- 1st time, moderators will edit post to change to link (happened with a bus pic this am)
- 2nd time, moderators will remove post and PM to member
- 3rd time, moderators will just delete entire post.
For all members, please always check to make sure your photo is not oversized.
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Aug 19, 2010 11:37:13 GMT -8
All decks are open on certain times of the sailing:  It does not work like that, Jason. ;D That screen is the main page for the video syncronized announcements. It has various options to be selected by the Chief Steward dependant on amenities available on the sailing. |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Aug 19, 2010 22:03:34 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 27, 2010 9:55:36 GMT -8
Photos of C'Inspiration from August 26, 2010: - sparse traffic on upper car-deck on 5:15am sailing:  - the reason that a Coastal class ship is on Route-30: The almost-completely filled main car-deck on the 5:15am sailing. Big rigs, big revenue.  - C'Inspy in berth 3 at Tsawwassen on a sunny day.  Off of Valdes Island on the 1/2 way point of her journey:  |
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Post by FerryDude2012 on Sept 5, 2010 11:13:52 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 11, 2010 20:25:33 GMT -8
Coastal Inspiration, as seen from the Nanaimo waterfront on September 11, 2010: - Just a couple minutes after leaving Duke Point terminal.  - The Route-30 ship often crosses paths with the Gabriola Island ferry.  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 14, 2010 9:12:53 GMT -8
Some pre-service pics of C'Inspiration, from our forum's new-ship threads: ============================== From the FSG shipyard: Over the Last Two Days at Flensburger: Nothing of course has changed, Cept for the Angle for the 6th of June   Today's Daily Update: Here's a view I've been waiting to see for awhile.   They have just removed the side gangplank as was seen in place on this August 30 picture.   It's a beautiful new morning at FSG. A worker is taking down the protective plastic barriers (for launch day visitors) and getting the workplace back in business. Could this be the day we see the ends installed aboard CI?  PHOTOGRAPHER ON SITE ON THE NEW CONCRETE SLAB. SOMETHING FUN IS ABOUT TO HAPPEN! ------------- This next set of photos shows the end-house being lifted and set onto the hull. .....on the far-end of the ship.  OTHER END IS NOW RISING.  BEING MOVED.  OVER THE WATER.  NEARING THE VESSEL.  OVER THE OTHER END NOW.  INSTALLED! Two major end structures installed aboard a launched ship and two first modules on the ways on the same day is quite a remarkable achievement! ;D ---------------------- |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 14, 2010 9:59:32 GMT -8
Some outside shipyard photos of C'Inspiration in Autumn 2007, from 2 of our German members: ================= Photos by "Yard Observer" Gerhard: picasaweb.google.com/yardobserver/CoastalInspiration#Launch:     - Renaissance on the left, Inspiration on the right  - M.E.S. test.   |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 14, 2010 10:43:03 GMT -8
Photos of C'Inspiration at the FSG shipyard in Autumn 2007, from forum member Markus Brinkmann's picasa site. picasaweb.google.de/markus.brinkmann/CoastalInspiration#=================== Taking shape inside the shipyard building:   Props:    Launch:    End-houses awaiting the hull.  Marine Evacuation System test:   The "Brinki-Breaker" wave-breaker for the open seas journey:  The original style of the door-steps on the car-decks.  At the dock:  with a piece of the C-Cell in the foreground:  ------------------ Markus and Gerhard, your photographs of the Germany days of this ship are valuable to those who are interested in these ships. Thanks for taking so many photos! |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Sept 14, 2010 11:09:21 GMT -8
C'Inspiration's sea-trials, and then journey from Germany to Canada: ============= On this rainy morning the CI left FSG for another sea trial.  CI is back in Flensburg (... with BrinkBreaker™ ;D ..)   .. I think I´ll miss my Coastals  .. so used to see them from my window   ---------------------------- -------------------- Willemstad Thar' she is!!!  ------------------------ Panama Canal: here she is!   ---------------------------- ------------------------- |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Sept 21, 2010 21:02:17 GMT -8
Just FYI the Inspiration was using berth 5 today at Tsawwassen for her 5:45pm sailing. I guess route 30 ships are using berth 5 midweek when there are no extra sailings on route 1!
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Post by Curtis on Oct 3, 2010 21:56:09 GMT -8
The CI Early in the Day on the 28th.    And at the end of the Day. It took a bit of time to position herself in the dock.    That's all for Now. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Oct 11, 2010 16:59:36 GMT -8
Nanaimo photos of a departing Coastal Inspiration, on October 11, 2010. - vantage point is a parking lot at Vancouver Island University (high up on a hill, overlooking the city). --------------    |
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.. so used to see them from my window 
