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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2014 16:41:45 GMT -8
Alright, as promised, here are a few more photos from my 17B trip on February 7th. For those of you that already saw the photos on flickr, I re-uploaded (privately) the photos again after adjusting the colors and contrast a little. It turned out to be a wonderful day, albeit cold and crisp. I decided to stay in the warmth of the waiting room, bolting outside for a few photos and stepping inside once again. The temperature was around -10 IIRC. So here we go. The North Island Princess wasn't far behind.  The sun hadn't risen yet, but that'll come shortly.  Sunrise in Saltery Bay. The IS unloaded a good load of commercial traffic shortly after I took this photo.   Underway. You can see the NIP in berth on her morning layover:   I was pretty tired, and I almost didn't go outside in Departure Bay to get this photo. But I changed my mind at the last minute, scrambled to get my camera out, and got lucky with this photo.  Overall, I was fairly satisfied with my trip. It was nice to be able to do a circle pac in 12 hours without any driving off of the Sunshine Coast. They even had the waffles aboard the Chilliwack, so at least there's a couple hot breakfast items there now. That sailing had three passengers aboard. The Island Sky 08:35 sailing to Departure Bay was about 80% full, but it wasn't too crowded. The cafeteria seating was all taken up though, as people were taking a table for sipping their coffee and reading the newspaper and such. That's one thing that would improve the Island Sky, some more cafeteria or snack bar seating. I paid about seven dollars for nuked french toast with ham and (and corn syrup), and I wasn't surprised with the taste. It was a tough decision, as both the Omelette and French Toast looked dry. If they had higher quality syrup available, the entree would be good. Heck, anything with maple syrup tastes good. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 9, 2014 18:45:00 GMT -8
Island Sky was a quiet ship on her final 5:40am trip on Route-17A from Comox to Saltery Bay; March 9, 2014. - we enjoyed free coffee while we waited a few minutes for a late crew member to arrive. (we actually left only 1 or 2 minutes late, but the crew had thought it might take a bit longer - hence the free java) Traffic load was 2 or 3 cars and maybe 5 passengers.  ------------ 6:40am and we're in Malaspina Strait. I'm on the sundeck playing with HDR time exposures.   |
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Post by Curtis on Mar 14, 2014 18:48:41 GMT -8
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Post by Mike C on Mar 31, 2014 20:37:53 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 9, 2014 19:09:51 GMT -8
The standard shot of Island's Guy on her Earls Cove approach - 5:10pm on July 7, 2014  |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 12, 2014 14:59:59 GMT -8
My video of Island Sky's approach to Earls Cove
- late afternoon on July 7, 2014
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Post by Curtis on Sept 11, 2014 19:30:10 GMT -8
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Post by Mike on Oct 21, 2014 19:16:10 GMT -8
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 18, 2015 9:47:32 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Aug 13, 2015 21:44:34 GMT -8
Some shots of the Island Sky from back in late July. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Departing Saltery Bay. 
Name, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Under the Power Lines. 
Bridge, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Looking up Jervis Inlet. 
No. 2 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Welcome Aboard 
Deck 4, Welcome Aboard Sign, No. 1 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Down on Deck 3. 
Deck 3, Port Gallery Deck, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Coming back a few nights later. 
Island Sky Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Docking at Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's All for Now. |
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Post by Curtis on Oct 7, 2015 10:50:15 GMT -8
A few shots of the Island Sky from a week and a half ago. Warning: Photo Heavy!
All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Using Berth 1. Berth 2 was undergoing maintenance to the Apron at the time. 
Island Sky Docking at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Docking at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Unloading. 
Island Sky Unloading at Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Out from Saltery Bay. 
No. 1 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Between Captain and Nelson Islands. 
No. 1 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr A few hours later coming into Earls Cove. 
Island Sky Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Approaching Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Approaching Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Approaching Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Coming back into Berth 1. 
Island Sky Approaching Berth 1, Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr That's all for now. |
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Post by Curtis on Oct 19, 2015 22:53:23 GMT -8
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Post by Curtis on Nov 14, 2015 20:51:34 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 15, 2016 21:36:31 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jan 16, 2016 18:24:10 GMT -8
...and here's my video of the Island Sky arriving at Little River.
- evening of January 13, 2016.
I enjoyed the experience of hearing a ferry's fog horn, before I saw the ship, and then to eventually make out her vague form in the fog. And then to watch the fog roll in to envelop more of the little bay at Little River.
A lovely winter night experience. And I think the video captures most of all that.
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Post by westernflyer on Jan 22, 2016 19:51:02 GMT -8
 Island Sky at Westview. Jan 9 2016 Image created with an obsolete low resolution cell phone camera with built-in photo editing software. |
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Post by roeco on Mar 2, 2016 12:32:50 GMT -8
Does the Island Sky not look a bit like the new Salish class
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Post by Low Light Mike on Mar 2, 2016 12:56:46 GMT -8
Does the Island Sky not look a bit like the new Salish class I love these types of reverse questions. My answer is "Yes" I don't see a resemblance, except maybe on the curves of the superstructure on each side where it meets the ends of the ship. So in that specific regard, my answer would be "No." |
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Post by Mike C on Mar 2, 2016 13:33:10 GMT -8
Does the Island Sky not look a bit like the new Salish class My understanding is the Island Sky was more or less a prototype for the functionality of a ship that size. I believe they wanted to see how she operates in terms of capacity and on board services on Routes 7 and 17, as a direct replacement for the Queen of Tsawwassen, which had that increased route flexibility. However, in terms of design and aesthetics, I think the Salish class will (hopefully) be significantly different (improved) when compared to the IS. |
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Post by Curtis on May 31, 2016 10:46:18 GMT -8
A few shots of the vessel I've ridden most frequently the last few years. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Since I was one of the last vehicles off, I decided to put some distance between me and the pack of vehicles in front of me by pulling off to the side and getting a few takes of her in Earls Cove. 
Island Sky Loading at Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Loading at Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Departing. 
Island Sky Departing Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Departing Berth 2, Earls Cove. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Away she goes. 
Island Sky Enroute to Saltery Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr All for now that is... |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jul 4, 2016 17:49:57 GMT -8
Island Sky departing berth-2 at Saltery Bay. Simple and beautiful on a sunny day - July 2, 2016  DSC02087 by Mike Bonkowski, on Flickr |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Aug 13, 2016 14:37:12 GMT -8
North Island Princess was saying to Island Sky: "Some day, I'm going to take over your route"Island Sky replied: "That's crazy talk" |
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Post by Curtis on Sept 21, 2016 14:30:25 GMT -8
Here's some shots of the Island Sky when she ran Route 17a back in July. I decided to take a free ride over to Texada and back. All Photos are © CS16 Photography and may only be used with Permission from the Owner.Coming in from Little River 
Island Sky Enroute to Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Approaching Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Hopefully 
Island Sky Docked at Westview. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Underway 
Car Deck No. 2 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Unloading in Blubber Bay. 
Island Sky Unloading at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Unloading at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr 
Island Sky Docked at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Such a large vessel for such a small berth. 
Boarding the Island Sky at Blubber Bay. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr We'll end off with a RAD turn out of the bay. 
Car Deck No. 1 End, Island Sky. by Curtis Simonetta, on Flickr Texada's Diversity Festival had been the weekend this happened so a lot of people were making their way off the Island the day I took this trip. We left Blubber Bay about 80% full I'd say. Anyways, that's all for now. |
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Post by Balfour on Oct 4, 2016 21:00:21 GMT -8
Here is the Island Sky arriving at Earls Cove a few weeks ago.   |
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Post by Curtis on Oct 6, 2016 15:24:28 GMT -8
And now, my wide-angle retake walkthrough of the Island Sky.
Next time, my post mid-life upgrade retake of the Queen of Capilano.
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