Not exactly ocean passages, but I'm getting ready to head north beyond Desolation Sound for six weeks. Any tips on how to best provision the boat. I'd rather not pay what they ask in those little Canadian stores.
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Fresh Vegetables- Alcohol
You will need to stop and buy somethings as Canada will not allow some of things across the border. Check out Revenue Canada.
You will need to stop and buy somethings as Canada will not allow some of things across the border. Check out Revenue Canada.
Beyond Desolation
Hi Mark, Am very interested in your planned trip. We are scheduled for a three week trip beyond Desolation late this summer. We are planning to leave the last week in August and come back about September 15 in order to avoid the worst of the crowds and still take advantage of the good weather. I'd be interested in knowing when and where you are planning to go. (My email if you'd prefer is GWyngarden@Rockisland.com). As far as provisioning is concerned, our plan is to use Sidney as a final provisioning stop. They have a great marina. You can clear customs there. They have large grocery stores, liquor stores etc. This avoids customs concerns over the amount of booze and which kinds of fresh produce you can bring with. The prices and selection are still very good, particularly with the favorable exchange rate. We plan to be as self-sufficient as possible. Our prior experience is that the farther north you go, the less is available. We've even had trouble getting fresh water to refill our water tanks on occasion. Hope to hear more from you about your plans. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
Hi Mark, Am very interested in your planned trip. We are scheduled for a three week trip beyond Desolation late this summer. We are planning to leave the last week in August and come back about September 15 in order to avoid the worst of the crowds and still take advantage of the good weather. I'd be interested in knowing when and where you are planning to go. (My email if you'd prefer is GWyngarden@Rockisland.com). As far as provisioning is concerned, our plan is to use Sidney as a final provisioning stop. They have a great marina. You can clear customs there. They have large grocery stores, liquor stores etc. This avoids customs concerns over the amount of booze and which kinds of fresh produce you can bring with. The prices and selection are still very good, particularly with the favorable exchange rate. We plan to be as self-sufficient as possible. Our prior experience is that the farther north you go, the less is available. We've even had trouble getting fresh water to refill our water tanks on occasion. Hope to hear more from you about your plans. Gary Wyngarden S/V Shibumi H335
Menus
It takes a little work but try planning meals for every day and going from there. You don't have to stick to the menus but by planning like that, you get a pretty good idea of how much of what you'll be eating. Obviously, lots of canned and boxed foods, baking basics, dried foods, candy/desserts/treats (we always like to load up on the munchies), etc. Have a great trip! LaDonna
It takes a little work but try planning meals for every day and going from there. You don't have to stick to the menus but by planning like that, you get a pretty good idea of how much of what you'll be eating. Obviously, lots of canned and boxed foods, baking basics, dried foods, candy/desserts/treats (we always like to load up on the munchies), etc. Have a great trip! LaDonna
Plan you menus then supplement them
I agree whole-heartedly with LaDonna, but I still always seem to come up short (too many munchie attacks). Plan your meals. Then, whenever possible, go fishing!!! It's fun, relaxing, refreshing and it adds to your larder. JimC
I agree whole-heartedly with LaDonna, but I still always seem to come up short (too many munchie attacks). Plan your meals. Then, whenever possible, go fishing!!! It's fun, relaxing, refreshing and it adds to your larder. JimC
On Your Way To Desolation
And places North, plan a stop a Lund. Lund is on the mainland about five miles south of the entrance to Desolation. There is a government dock where you can get water and a fuel dock. There is also an excellent bakery. The butter tarts are second to none. There is a grocery/liquor store at the top of the ramp where you can top up your larder and wine celler. Peter Milne
And places North, plan a stop a Lund. Lund is on the mainland about five miles south of the entrance to Desolation. There is a government dock where you can get water and a fuel dock. There is also an excellent bakery. The butter tarts are second to none. There is a grocery/liquor store at the top of the ramp where you can top up your larder and wine celler. Peter Milne
keep us posted
Mark, I'm planning a cruise of the Gulf Islands in 2002, chartering out of Friday Harbor. Would love to hear about your Desolation Sound experience once you return.
Mark, I'm planning a cruise of the Gulf Islands in 2002, chartering out of Friday Harbor. Would love to hear about your Desolation Sound experience once you return.
Try Pender Hbr, Powell R, Lund, Campbell R, Quadra
There are a number of towns on the way with docks, stores and facilities. eg: Pender Harbour, Comox, Westview, Powell River, Lund, Campbell River...You might try looking in the Ports and Passes book (buy it in any marine store in northern WA or BC) or the guide published annually by Pacific Yachting magazine, or Charlies Charts, or the Dreamspeaker guides.... It's a fact of life that supplies are more expensive in small towns -Canadian or otherwise- and the reasons for this should be obvious. By the way, you might want to think carefully about how you're going to deal with your garbage, and where you're going to get fresh water when you're up here. Population is sparse, soil is thin, there are few landfills -and the economy is dependent on seasonal tourism dollars, so there's little infrastructure. I hope you enjoy your trip.
There are a number of towns on the way with docks, stores and facilities. eg: Pender Harbour, Comox, Westview, Powell River, Lund, Campbell River...You might try looking in the Ports and Passes book (buy it in any marine store in northern WA or BC) or the guide published annually by Pacific Yachting magazine, or Charlies Charts, or the Dreamspeaker guides.... It's a fact of life that supplies are more expensive in small towns -Canadian or otherwise- and the reasons for this should be obvious. By the way, you might want to think carefully about how you're going to deal with your garbage, and where you're going to get fresh water when you're up here. Population is sparse, soil is thin, there are few landfills -and the economy is dependent on seasonal tourism dollars, so there's little infrastructure. I hope you enjoy your trip.
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