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Post by yak on Mar 24, 2023 23:02:34 GMT -8
Aha, the Westview - Gillies Bay - Little River route. Those storm courses are interesting to observe, and interesting in the simple geometry of angles. Thing I didn't quite get, though, was when I looked at Environment Canada, at 10pm they were reporting winds at Powell River and Comox at 15kph. I wonder if the high windage of those Salish class vessels presents a particular challenge. Windage isn't really a factor, at least not during the passage. I can't speak to that particular night but the weather courses are purely related to how the vessel handles in the seas. The traditional weather route goes south of Favada Point until the lee of Texada is lost and then a well timed turn puts the predominant SE swell on or near the stern of the vessel. Other approaches have been tried over the years and sometimes a full weather course isn't require but as Mike says, "simple geometry".
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Post by Dane on Mar 25, 2023 14:55:35 GMT -8
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Post by Neil on Mar 25, 2023 17:13:50 GMT -8
All I see on that link is beer...
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 25, 2023 17:43:24 GMT -8
All I see on that link is beer... Yes, but is there foam on the beer?
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Post by paulvanb on Mar 25, 2023 18:39:13 GMT -8
They caught her in sort of a CalMac kind of way.
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Post by yak on Mar 25, 2023 23:32:09 GMT -8
The design was actually done by an old school friend of mine (Ian Adams of ROAM Media in the Comox Valley). Ironically we both had our "Dry Grad" in 2003 aboard the Queen of Burnaby. With Route 17 now serving beverages it would seem like a collaboration with Townsite could be a no-brainer
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Post by WettCoast on Jul 6, 2023 13:38:31 GMT -8
Salish Orca departing Little River en route across the Salish Sea to Powell River. Did this vessel not get any TLC during the 22-23 refit season. She's looking a bit 'rough' especially considering that she has only been five years in service. - 5 July 2023
Higher res version
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Post by yak on Jul 13, 2023 22:10:33 GMT -8
Salish Orca departing Little River en route across the Salish Sea to Powell River. Did this vessel not get any TLC during the 22-23 refit season. She's looking a bit 'rough' especially considering that she has only been five years in service. Vessels are in pretty good shape in every way that counts out of refit; though I agree with the assessment on the roughness of the rust (s***) stains that form in short order. Island Class have similar 'bleeding' due to different metals being used as fasteners for certain components. Ugly but not critical as far as being functional. Again, no disagreement that it doesn't "look" great but it also isn't indicative of the "TLC" put into the boat and it's structure during periods out of service - refits are pretty intense given the time constraints.
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 20, 2024 20:42:44 GMT -8
Salish Orca resting between runs @ Little River Terminal, Comox. The Orca looks good, having recently returned from refit.
14 March 2024
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Post by WettCoast on Mar 28, 2024 18:20:58 GMT -8
Salish Orca approaches Little River Terminal while en route across the Salish Sea from Powell River
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Post by Neil on Mar 28, 2024 19:56:47 GMT -8
Salish Orca approaches Little River Terminal while en route across the Salish Sea from Powell River
A face only a mother could love. Or maybe the shipyard owner. These vessels, clearly, are built for function, not aesthetics. No amount of first nation graphics could make this boat appealing, from this angle. Somewhat better in profile.
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Post by WettCoast on Apr 11, 2024 21:12:20 GMT -8
Salish Orca closes in on 'home port' @ Little River, Comox, after crossing over from Powell River 28 March 2024
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