Koastal Karl
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 16, 2012 21:54:16 GMT -8
Probably in January like every other year. SHe is out for a few weeks at the begining of December then again in Jan so I assume Jan they will be doing her annual refit.
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Post by WettCoast on Nov 16, 2012 22:06:41 GMT -8
It has been the practice of BCF's for many years to take both Spirits out one after the other between early January and the school 'Spring Break' in mid march. I believe that it has generally been the SoVI that goes first...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2012 22:46:45 GMT -8
Then what is point of taking her out of service for three and a half weeks?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 17, 2012 10:47:17 GMT -8
A video compilation of 2 clips of SoBC on November 12, 2012.
1) In the afternoon, leaving Active Pass at Helen Point.
- seen from the Queen of Nanaimo, which was off of Village Bay.
2) In the dark evening at Tsawwassen's berth-5, as she left late on her scheduled 7:00pm Route-1 sailing.
both clips are sped-up, to make them easier to watch.
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Post by Koastal Karl on Nov 17, 2012 13:16:33 GMT -8
lol! I was on that sailing going back that night. I was probably in the Cafeteria when you were filiming this.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Nov 18, 2012 18:40:19 GMT -8
EssoBeeCee and Mayne Queen, seen from Otter Bay, on November 12, 2012. - bound for Swartz Bay  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 2, 2012 17:40:47 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Dec 18, 2012 20:47:35 GMT -8
Meeting of big & small in Active Pass - Spirit of British Columbia & kayakers off Helen Point, Mayne Island - 6 July 2009  photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr[/size] |
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Post by Dane on Jan 17, 2013 12:22:40 GMT -8
The platform decks are being deployed and presumably tested right now. It is the most excitement I can ask for at Tsawwassen on a mid-day Thursday. But seriously haven't these been out of service in revenue service for years? I assume some form of regular testing occurs? Or maybe lowered to gain access to the roof. So many trivial possibilities haha.
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 17, 2013 12:48:07 GMT -8
The platform decks are being deployed and presumably tested right now. It is the most excitement I can ask for at Tsawwassen on a mid-day Thursday. But seriously haven't these been out of service in revenue service for years? I assume some form of regular testing occurs? Or maybe lowered to gain access to the roof. So many trivial possibilities haha. It is to justify the stats in the Government's public-consultation process regarding capacity & utilization. ;D |
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Post by Mike C on Jan 20, 2013 21:57:51 GMT -8
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Post by Balfour on Jan 21, 2013 10:20:43 GMT -8
  Yesterday's fog in the Gulf Islands made for some excellent photos. |
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Post by Scott (Former Account) on Jan 22, 2013 20:54:20 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Feb 15, 2013 10:19:35 GMT -8
This is the first photo that I have ever seen of the SOBC dating from 1980. Thanks to my brother, Mr. DOT, for capturing this one. 
S.O.B.C. No 2, photo © Mr. DOT, c1980
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Post by SolDuc on Feb 15, 2013 10:39:10 GMT -8
This is the first photo that I have ever seen of the SOBC dating from 1980. Thanks to my brother, Mr. DOT, for capturing this one.
S.O.B.C. No 2, photo © Mr. DOT, c1980
What an interesting dogwood livery! Well done anyways! |
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Post by Mike C on Feb 15, 2013 11:03:31 GMT -8
This is the first photo that I have ever seen of the SOBC dating from 1980. Thanks to my brother, Mr. DOT, for capturing this one.
I am having troubles finding the Pacific Buffet, please assist |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 12, 2013 22:30:05 GMT -8
SOBC is scheduled back in service March 27th which makes me happy! Bye Bye Renaissance! Back to full Buffet service, lol!
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 13, 2013 15:58:39 GMT -8
SOBC is scheduled back in service March 27th which makes me happy! Bye Bye Renaissance! Back to full Buffet service, lol! Shouldn't she come back this weekend? Since, it is spring break. |
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Post by Koastal Karl on Mar 13, 2013 17:17:58 GMT -8
you would think so but not according to BC Ferries!
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Mar 13, 2013 17:20:05 GMT -8
you would think so but not according to BC Ferries! Yep. What schedule are they on for schools breaks? |
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Post by Mike C on Mar 13, 2013 19:22:12 GMT -8
you would think so but not according to BC Ferries! Yep. What schedule are they on for schools breaks? Different school districts have different times for breaks, so the notion of planning ferry schedules around school schedules is almost impossible. BC Ferries will be operating on normal schedule for whatever time frame you're looking at.  |
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 13, 2013 20:02:37 GMT -8
SOBC is scheduled back in service March 27th which makes me happy! Bye Bye Renaissance! Back to full Buffet service, lol! According to the BCFS schedules & reservations page she is actually back in service on Friday, March 22nd, but only to do one round trip from Tsawwassen at noon. Same thing again on Sunday, the 24th. She does not go back into full service as the Tsawwassen based #1 vessel until Wednesday, the 27th. The school break here in SD #82 is two plus weeks starting this Friday and ending on the Tuesday after Easter. I expect business for BCFS rises significantly in the latter half of March as schools here, there & everywhere take one or two week breaks. I am not sure if BCFS's does a good job of anticipating demand during this time. |
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 21, 2013 21:51:51 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia @ Tsawwassen Terminal berth 4 with her sister Spirit of Vancouver Island approaching & Queen of Alberni also visible in berth 3 - 18 March 2013 photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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Post by compdude787 on Mar 24, 2013 21:10:01 GMT -8
She must have been repainted during her refit. If only they could keep the Queen of Burnaby and the NIP looking that good!
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 30, 2013 9:33:39 GMT -8
Spirit of British Columbia outbound from Tsawwassen with 7 PM sailing for Swartz Bay, Vancouver Island - 28 March 2013  photo © WCK-JST by Wett Coast, on Flickr
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