June 22nd Port Angeles to Sidney, British Columbia

June 22nd        Port Angeles to Sidney, British Columbia

We had a long, yet uneventful crossing of the Strait.  The most excitement we had was watching HMCS  (Her Majesty’s Canada Ship) Brandon 710 doing some kind of smoke bomb maneuver.  HMCS Brandon is a Kingston-class coastal defense vessel that has served in the Canadian Forces since 1999.

We decided to clear customs in Sidney.  Lunch consisted of eating the remaining avocado, oranges and tomatoes so we would arrive in Canada sans fresh anything.  Pam docked the boat, realizing that she does not do that very often and needs the practice!  Thankfully the friendly crew of the Van Isle Marina was on hand to take the ropes from Carl.  Carl called Customs; they asked their annual “is you wife Pam on board this year” question and sent us on our way.

Carl in the Custom's phone booth

We took the local bus to town.  Luckily it was the Street Fair day.  We found fresh produce to replenish our tomatoes, avocados and oranges plus lots of other goodies including German food for Carl and Indian food for Pam.  We hit the local grocery store and stocked up on all the fresh items that should keep us well until we are much further north.  We purchased our fishing licenses as we love to fish and crab and eat off the bounty of the sea while up here.  

Sidney  BC Street Fair

Now we are enjoying a quiet evening in our cockpit with Pam catching up on photos and this blog and Carl scoping out tomorrows anchorage.

For Miss Sheila with fond memories