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Post by Scott on Mar 29, 2017 19:58:08 GMT -8
Scott do you know why they are not using the walkway on the Coquitlam? Last Wed when I was there It was not in used for the C-Class. We docked in berth 2 on the Oak Bay at around 2:30pm and they were begining to load traffic on the main deck with no overhead. Mind You the Coquitlam was running close to 1 hour late. See this picture of The overhead walkway in raised position with the Coquitlam. www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/33518318871/in/album-72157644422719091/I'm not sure of the specific reason the overhead wasn't used when you were there, but seeing your photo, it appears it's due to the tide (as Dane has mentioned). |
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Post by mybidness459 on Mar 30, 2017 12:22:14 GMT -8
Scott do you know why they are not using the walkway on the Coquitlam? Last Wed when I was there It was not in used for the C-Class. We docked in berth 2 on the Oak Bay at around 2:30pm and they were begining to load traffic on the main deck with no overhead. Mind You the Coquitlam was running close to 1 hour late. See this picture of The overhead walkway in raised position with the Coquitlam. www.flickr.com/photos/123779583@N06/33518318871/in/album-72157644422719091/I'm not sure of the specific reason the overhead wasn't used when you were there, but seeing your photo, it appears it's due to the tide (as Dane has mentioned). Thanks Scott. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Apr 4, 2017 10:27:52 GMT -8
On Board the Island Sky lv Horseshoe Bay for Langdale .
Note: Queen of Cowichan in berth 1, not using the Overhead walkway for her 12:30 run to Nanaimo. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Apr 5, 2017 15:15:37 GMT -8
Okay, Now that I got a few minutes to spare I will say that I enjoyed my trip on the Newest BC Built vessel in the Fleet. Since it is very unlikely that I will ever sail on the Jervis Inlet run I took this opportunity. Overall I like the Island Sky. I like the little gift shop and Coffee shop in one. The only "Beef" I have is the crowded car deck. You still have to dodge in and out of vehicles. It would not be so bad if cars were built with adjustable mirrors that could fold in when on a ferry. Yes, Its all about the Mirrors. Here is a couple more vids with one on the car deck and another leaving Langdale.
Car deck vid:
Leaving Langdale:
Arriving Horseshoe Bay:
Overall I would Sail on the Island Sky again if I had the opportunity.
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Post by Mike on Apr 5, 2017 20:53:14 GMT -8
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Post by Scott on Apr 8, 2017 22:11:45 GMT -8
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Post by mybidness459 on Jun 13, 2017 16:33:36 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity am I the only on this group or the world for that matter to ever post vids of the Island Sky on the Langdale run. (YouTube or otherwise).
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Post by Low Light Mike on Jun 13, 2017 18:24:39 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity am I the only on this group or the world for that matter to ever post vids of the Island Sky on the Langdale run. (YouTube or otherwise). I do lots of videos, and I did not do Island Sky on the Langdale route. |
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Post by Neil on Jun 13, 2017 22:12:11 GMT -8
Just out of curiosity am I the only on this group or the world for that matter to ever post vids of the Island Sky on the Langdale run. (YouTube or otherwise). Maybe even the only one in the galaxy. Or the known universe. We all have to be famous for something.  |
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Post by mybidness459 on Jun 14, 2017 15:27:31 GMT -8
It's kinda neat when you can lay claim to something rare in this world. LOL, cool!
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Post by Departure Bay on Feb 8, 2018 10:25:26 GMT -8
The Island Sky is on her way in to Departure Bay. She's currently meandering around the bay slowly. I'll try to get some pics though they won't be good quality, sorry!
Hm, looks like I can't upload pics (I get a message saying the forum has exceeded its space limit). The ones I got aren't worth posting to Flickr so I hope one of you guys will get some good pics of her while she's here. She's docked at berth 1.
She's so quiet!
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Post by Departure Bay on Feb 9, 2018 10:00:00 GMT -8
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 9, 2018 10:46:46 GMT -8
I think that she will spend a good part of that time in drydock and then at Fraser Marine Unit (Deas refit facility). I think that she's only a Departure Bay for a short time until her drydock date at Vancouver. |
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 9, 2018 14:59:57 GMT -8
I think that she will spend a good part of that time in drydock and then at Fraser Marine Unit (Deas refit facility). I think that she's only a Departure Bay for a short time until her drydock date at Vancouver. It puzzles me why Salish Raven is not replacing her, but Bowen Queen. The Raven is at Deas. |
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 9, 2018 15:45:44 GMT -8
I think that she will spend a good part of that time in drydock and then at Fraser Marine Unit (Deas refit facility). I think that she's only a Departure Bay for a short time until her drydock date at Vancouver. It puzzles me why Salish Raven is not replacing her, but Bowen Queen. The Raven is at Deas. I think that the Raven is getting her own refit done now, for warranty and other work. |
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Post by Departure Bay on Feb 10, 2018 7:53:05 GMT -8
I think that she will spend a good part of that time in drydock and then at Fraser Marine Unit (Deas refit facility). I think that she's only a Departure Bay for a short time until her drydock date at Vancouver. Thanks for the correction! |
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Post by Departure Bay on Feb 13, 2018 8:05:12 GMT -8
She's not at Departure Bay this morning, and a check of MarineTraffic.com shows that she's on her way over to Vancouver, passing under the Lions Gate shortly. Where's she going?
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Post by Low Light Mike on Feb 13, 2018 10:03:05 GMT -8
She's not at Departure Bay this morning, and a check of MarineTraffic.com shows that she's on her way over to Vancouver, passing under the Lions Gate shortly. Where's she going? Like I said last week, "drydock." |
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Post by Departure Bay on Feb 13, 2018 14:16:53 GMT -8
She's not at Departure Bay this morning, and a check of MarineTraffic.com shows that she's on her way over to Vancouver, passing under the Lions Gate shortly. Where's she going? Like I said last week, "drydock." Ahhhhh......I missed the drydock THEN Deas nuance. I read it as drydock AT Deas. Again thanks for the correction! |
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Post by mybidness459 on Feb 26, 2018 16:55:41 GMT -8
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Post by Ferryman on Feb 26, 2018 18:23:59 GMT -8
Looks like the Island Sky is sitting in Berth 2 at Deas, as you say. However this was the berth that the Queen of Burnaby was being kept. Can anyone confirm if the Burnaby was shifted back over to “the wall” aka Berth 5, or moved somewhere else altogether? Is this the Island Sky’s first time at Deas? |
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Post by Mike on Sept 5, 2018 20:44:59 GMT -8
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Post by mattm on Oct 18, 2019 15:06:03 GMT -8
I received this invitation today.
Name change due to the upcoming island class or is it something else?
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Post by Blue Bus Fan on Oct 18, 2019 15:29:12 GMT -8
I received this invitation today. Name change due to the upcoming island class or is it something else? I wonder why BC Ferries is being so quiet about this? |
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Post by Ferryman on Oct 18, 2019 16:48:06 GMT -8
I received this invitation today. Name change due to the upcoming island class or is it something else? Yes, the Island Sky is being renamed so as to not be confused with the Island Class. Assumably the Island Class will be given the “Island” prefix when they are named after their arrival in BC. It’ll be interesting to see what it’ll be named |
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