S/V Gennetay

August 2026

15 August 2026 Bedwell Harbour → Ganges Harbour (Saltspring Island) remarks

14.6 NM sail 3.7 power 10.9 wind 8 kn ESE best 8.4 kn 08:44–11:36

“18:49 — Dropped Simon off on Rizpah around 7:45 this morning so he can head back to Vancouver with Nick and Catalina. Been lovely sailing with Rizpah for the last week or so and a sad farewell. Rizpah left shortly after 8 to head up to Porlier Pass and across the Strait. We left soon after and …”

14 August 2026 Beaumont Marine Park (Bedwell Harbour) remarks partial data

“18:49 — Another day at anchor in Bedwell Harbour. Had a lovely lunch at Poets Cove resort with Nick, Catalina and family. Last day with Rizpah so hosted a surf and turf dinner in the evening with 5 rock crab caught just outside the marine park.”

13 August 2026 Beaumont Marine Park (Bedwell Harbour) remarks partial data

“12:30 — Spent the day at anchor in Beaumont Marine Park in Bedwell Harbour (next to Poets Cove). Spent the morning on the beach, then some snorkelling and went ashore briefly in the afternoon for a drink at the resort.”

12 August 2026 Victoria → Poets Cove (Pender Island) remarks

30.6 NM sail 3.5 power 27.1 wind 16 kn S best 11 kn 10:56–15:34

“21:34 — Left Victoria around 11am and started to make our way up to Poets Cove on Pender Island (unrelated to Pender Harbour). Tried to sail but very little wind so had to motor almost all the way, but was helped by around 4 kts of current that was regularly pushing us over 10 kts speed over …”

11 August 2026 Victoria remarks

0.3 NM sail 0.2 power 0.1 wind 16 kn S

“21:34 — Another day in the inner harbour in Victoria. Met up with some friends and spent the day walking around and exploring the local sights.”

10 August 2026 Victoria remarks partial data

“13:10 — Fun day exploring Victoria with the gang. Lots to do here and fun things to see. Amelie headed off with Catalina and her parents and was fully entertained for the day while myself, Simon and Judy did some shopping at Munro's Books and a few other jaunts.”

9 August 2026 Sidney Spit → Victoria remarks

28.3 NM sail 14 power 14.2 wind 20 kn S best 8.3 kn 10:57–17:06

“17:55 — Left Sidney Spit at 11am. Later start today as we had to wait for the tide. Sent Rizpah ahead of us out of the bay to give us depth readings. Min depth leaving was showing 5.8 feet on our sounder. The keel is 5.4 feet below the sounder (7.5 ft draft total), so that gave us 4 inches of …”

8 August 2026 Montague Harbour → Sidney Spit remarks

22.9 NM sail 11 power 11.9 wind 11 kn SE best 7.4 kn 08:28–14:47

“09:15 — Left Montague at 7:30, Rizpah following a bit behind. Managed to get the sails up just outside the harbour and sailed slowly past Active Pass with the fishing lines down. About 1-2 kts of current against us made the progress slow and had to put the motor on a couple of times to get us round …”

7 August 2026 Montague Harbour remarks partial data

“22:06 — Stayed at anchor in Montague Harbour. Another hot and beautiful day. We spent the morning organizing the boat and then took the dinghy over to the park dock inside Montague. Went for a nice walk around the park (Montague has a great and very popular campsite), which we have done many times …”

6 August 2026 Vancouver → Montague Harbour remarks

41.4 NM sail 19.8 power 21.5 wind 15 kn NW best 9.8 kn 07:31–14:26

“19:40 — Left VRC at 7:20am with Simon on board. Nice to visit friends but very glad to be out of the city. Too many people and too busy this time of year. Motored out to English Bay and was able to put the sails up as English Bay merged into the Strait. Humpback whales greeting us as we turned the …”

5 August 2026 Vancouver (VRC Marina) remarks partial data

“10:30 — Another day at the dock in Vancouver. Provisioning and getting things ready. Had dinner with our friends Simon and Cheryl. We managed to convince Simon to join us on the boat for a few days to sail to the Gulf Islands. Also hoping to meet Rizpah over there. ⟡ 08:00 — Anniversary dinner at …”

4 August 2026 Vancouver (VRC Marina) remarks partial data

“10:30 — Docked at VRC in Vancouver and spent the day doing some shopping, getting supplies and seeing some friends. Feels strange to be in the city again, so busy and so many people. ⟡ 08:00 — Dinner at New Fuji with Cheryl and Simon.”

3 August 2026 Pender Harbour → Vancouver (VRC Marina) remarks

52.3 NM sail 45.1 power 7.2 wind 19 kn WNW best 9.2 kn 06:16–16:36

“20:27 — Left home around 6am and had a fantastic sail down to Vancouver. Wind started light, building to 15 then 20 knots. Flew the spinnaker for the first few hours, then main only, averaging 6-7 kts. First time in a couple of years that we have taken the boat into Vancouver, and a lot of fond …”

2 August 2026 Powell River → Pender Harbour remarks

25.9 NM sail 24.9 power 1 wind 22 kn WNW best 8.5 kn 08:07–12:37

“16:00 — Left Powell River approx 8am and had an amazing downwind sail, regularly hitting 8 knots all the way home. Wind blowing from the north started around 10-15 and built to 15-20 kts. Planning to be home for a night before heading on to Vancouver. ⟡ 08:00 — Dinner at home. Parents cooked …”

1 August 2026 Powell River remarks partial data

“16:00 — Stayed at anchor in Powell River. On Dock 10 exposed to the south and the wind was blowing all day. It gets quite bumpy on the dock in a southerly so we try to avoid it but the marina was quite full. Had a good day with our friends Fraser and Claudia and got some boat errands done. ⟡ 08:00 …”

July 2026

31 July 2026 Copeland Islands → Powell River remarks

19.1 NM sail 15 power 4.1 wind 14 kn SE best 7.4 kn 07:54–11:58

“17:08 — Left Copelands early this morning in a 10-14 kt southerly on the nose. Sailed into the wind and had a good sail down all the way to Powell River. Arrived around midday and tied up on Dock 10. Met up with some old friends and met a few new boats on the dock. ⟡ 08:00 — Dinner at Claudia and …”

30 July 2026 Copeland Islands remarks partial data

1.2 NM sail 1.2 power 0 wind 14 kn SE best 0.6 kn

“20:06 — Stayed at anchor in the Copelands. Spent the day with our friends Bill and Marita who are staying at Lund on the breakwater. Bill picked us up in their Hewescraft and we spent the day catching up and walking around Lund. We have docked at Lund before but they charge $1.75/ft, even on the …”

29 July 2026 Squirrel Cove → Refuge Cove → Copeland Islands remarks

13.2 NM sail 5.5 power 7.6 wind 8 kn SSW best 7.6 kn 07:34–16:32

“22:36 — Left Squirrel Cove early to get to Refuge Cove so Dad can fly back to Vancouver. Arrived Refuge around 8:30am, still quite a bit of space on the dock. Refuge Cove became chaos around 11, never seen so many boats coming in and quite a few altercations. I suppose the bad weather for the last …”

28 July 2026 Squirrel Cove remarks partial data

0.8 NM sail 0.8 power 0 wind 10 kn SSE best 0.5 kn

“20:43 — Stayed in Squirrel Cove, wet dinghy ride to the store against 20 kts of wind. Managed to find a big stack of Comté cheese! Spent the afternoon relaxing on the boat and hiding from the rain showers. ⟡ 08:00 — Cook's menu — Manila clams dug from a beach in Squirrel Cove by our friends Pat and …”

27 July 2026 Laura Cove → Squirrel Cove remarks

12.6 NM sail 4.6 power 8 wind 18 kn SE best 7.9 kn 11:06–13:44

“20:02 — Decided to move from Laura Cove to Squirrel Cove. Still grey and rainy, southerlies 20-30 kts forecast in the strait. Calm and some drizzle leaving Laura Cove at low tide (13 ft min depth). Motored until the south tip of West Redonda and then wind started filling in. Sailed with headsail …”

26 July 2026 Laura Cove remarks partial data

“08:37 — Stayed another day at anchor at Laura Cove. Heavy rain most of the day. Managed to get out fishing in the afternoon and caught a decent sized spring. ⟡ 11:22 — July 26th was German night. We had bratwurst sausages, bratkartoffeln, braised cabbage for dinner.”

25 July 2026 Laura Cove remarks partial data

“08:04 — Stayed at anchor at Laura Cove. Judy's birthday so set up the flags in the boat (as the weather started to turn). Festive and fun day, joined by Dan, Justina and Francesco for a pot luck dinner in the evening. ⟡ 11:22 — July 25th was Cook's birthday 🎂. Captain made a delicious dinner of …”

24 July 2026 Pendrell Sound → Laura Cove remarks

14.5 NM sail 13.2 power 1.3 wind 12 kn WSW best 7.3 kn 10:06–13:26

“20:13 — Left Pendrell Sound as the weather is due to get a bit wet and southerlies forecast. Decided to head down to Laura Cove with Schatzi and Francesco. Lovely sail all the way and managed to get a spring salmon on the way down. Anchored in Laura early afternoon. Water approx 25 and spent the …”

23 July 2026 Pendrell Sound remarks partial data

“20:57 — Stayed at anchor in Pendrell Sound. Hot day, water 27+. Explored around on the paddle board with Amelie. Very nice petroglyphs on the wall behind the small island. Amelie swimming very well. ⟡ 22:30 — chicken teriyaki, salad and rice”

22 July 2026 Teakerne Arm → Pendrell Sound remarks

22.4 NM sail 4.9 power 17.4 wind 11 kn SW best 8.2 kn 10:10–18:10

“10:31 — Left Teakerne around 10 and motored with a bit of sailing down to Refuge Cove for lunch and supplies. Met up with Schatzi and decided to go up Pendrell Sound for the first time. Arrived early evening and busy but found a spot just off the little island at the end of the sound. Water 27+ …”

21 July 2026 Teakerne Arm remarks partial data

“21:04 — Stayed at anchor at Teakerne Arm, prime spot below the waterfall. Good prawning but not as good as last year. Only about 50. Lake amazing and Amelie swimming and snorkeling like a fish. ⟡ 22:30 — paella style rice with spot prawns, garlic butter prawns, appetizer of prawn head butter on …”

20 July 2026 Waiatt Bay → Teakerne Arm remarks

22.4 NM sail 4.8 power 17.6 wind 13 kn W best 10.3 kn 08:43–12:49

“15:28 — Waiatt Bay to Teakerne Arm today. Left around 8:30 and our first trip through Hole in the Wall. Approached 20 mins before slack and there were strong currents and whirlpools around the entrance. Was about to transit about 15 mins before slack but was getting thrown about a bit. Mostly …”

19 July 2026 Waiatt Bay remarks partial data

“18:57 — Stayed at anchor in Waiatt Bay today. Hiked up to Newton Lake. About 1h30 each way, quite a steep hike but beautiful lake at the top and quite warm.”

18 July 2026 Rebecca Spit → Waiatt Bay remarks

16.5 NM sail 6.6 power 9.9 wind 15 kn W best 8.4 kn 10:35–14:26

“19:03 — Left Rebecca Spit late morning. Multiple whales as we were entering the passages. Lots of logs in the water due to the high tides. Lost a fishing tackle, shame, it was my old skinny g. Hit Beasley passage for 1:50pm slack and anchored in Whyatt Bay. Lots of boats here, most we have seen.”

17 July 2026 At anchor partial data check data

At anchor in the Desolation Sound area, a partial day with only 0.2 NM sailed (dinghy or reposition). Wind SE 8-15 kn, moderate. Battery charged from...

16 July 2026 Tribune Bay → Rebecca Spit remarks

51.4 NM sail 31.2 power 20.2 wind 19 kn SSE best 7.8 kn 06:51–18:12

“06:45 — Slipped the lines at Comox at first light, fresh southeasterly building.”

14 July 2026 Pender Harbour → Marble Bay

34 NM sail 14.1 power 19.9 wind 12 kn WNW best 7.8 kn 09:10–15:44

Pender Harbour to Marble Bay, south Texada Island, 34.0 NM made good (14.1 sailed, 19.9 motored) in 6.7h. Wind WNW 3-12 kn, moderate. Average speed...

11 July 2026 Day sail → Pender Harbour

26.2 NM sail 11.2 power 15 wind 16 kn WSW best 8 kn 08:24–13:20

Return to Pender Harbour, 26.2 NM made good (11.2 sailed, 15.0 motored) in 5.1h. Wind WSW 3-16 kn, moderate. Average speed 5.2 kn, max 8.0....

9 July 2026 Lund → Powell River partial data check data

13.8 NM sail 2.8 power 11 wind 11 kn S best 7.4 kn 08:56–11:44

Lund to the Powell River area, 13.8 NM made good (2.8 sailed, 11.0 motored) in 2.9h. Wind S 5-10 kn, light. Average speed 4.8 kn, max 7.4....

8 July 2026 Copeland Islands check data

4.8 NM sail 3.5 power 1.3 wind 11 kn WNW best 5.6 kn 09:09–10:30

Short hop in the Copeland Islands area, 4.8 NM (3.5 sailed, 1.3 motored) in 1.6h. Wind WNW 4-11 kn. Average speed 3.2 kn, max 5.6. Through-water log...

7 July 2026 Pender Harbour → Lund area check data

38.7 NM sail 17.9 power 20.8 wind 14 kn SE best 7.7 kn 06:57–14:50

Pender Harbour to the Lund/Copeland Islands area, 38.7 NM made good (17.9 sailed, 20.8 motored) in 8.0h. Wind SE 6-14 kn, moderate. Average speed 4.9...

June 2026

2 June 2026 Departure Bay → Pender Harbour

32.6 NM sail 0 power 32.6 wind 12 kn WSW best 8.2 kn 08:04–13:34

Departure Bay to Pender Harbour, 32.6 NM all under power in 5.5h. Wind WSW 6-12 kn, light. Average speed 5.9 kn, max 8.2. Log distance 31.2 NM against...

July 2025

30 July 2025 Day sail to Cortes Island

21.6 NM sail 0 power 21.6 wind 9 kn SSW best 7.2 kn 12:38–16:46

South coast of Cortes Island, 21.6 NM all under power in 4.2h. Wind SSE 4-8 kn, too light to sail. Average speed 5.1 kn, max 7.2. House bank held...

April 2025

19 April 2025 Agamemnon Channel → Pender Harbour

13.2 NM sail 10.1 power 3.1 wind 23 kn W best 7.2 kn 13:37–17:09

Return from Agamemnon Channel to Pender Harbour, 13.2 NM made good (10.1 sailed, 3.1 motored) in 3.6h. Wind W 8-22 kn, a strong breeze that gave good...

18 April 2025 Pender Harbour → Agamemnon Channel check data

8.7 NM sail 5.3 power 3.4 wind 11 kn SE best 8.1 kn 09:42–12:04

Pender Harbour south into Agamemnon Channel, 8.7 NM made good (5.3 sailed, 3.4 motored) in 2.5h. Wind SE 6-11 kn. Average speed 3.4 kn, max 8.1....

March 2025

13 March 2025 Malaspina Strait → Pender Harbour

20.5 NM sail 0 power 20.5 wind 7 kn WNW best 7.5 kn 08:41–12:18

Return passage south to Pender Harbour, 20.5 NM all under power in 3.7h. Wind WNW 6-7 kn, flat calm. Average speed 5.6 kn, max 7.5. Battery SOC dipped...

10 March 2025 Pender Harbour → Malaspina Strait

19.6 NM sail 0 power 19.6 wind 8 kn ESE best 7.8 kn 08:02–11:37

Pender Harbour north to Malaspina Strait, 19.6 NM all under power in 3.6h. Wind ESE 4-8 kn, too light to sail. Average speed 5.4 kn, max 7.8. House...

October 2024

5 October 2024 Pender Harbour

5.3 NM sail 3.9 power 1.4 wind 8 kn WNW best 6.4 kn 11:28–15:20

Day sail out of Pender Harbour covering 5.3 NM (3.9 sailed, 1.4 motored) in 2.8 hours. WNW wind 4–8 kn, max speed 6.4 kn, average 1.9 kn moving....

September 2024

21 September 2024 Vancouver Island coast → Pender Harbour

12.3 NM sail 0 power 12.3 wind 8 kn S best 7.9 kn 13:40–15:30

Return passage to Pender Harbour covering 12.3 NM (all motored) in 1.9 hours. S wind 5–8 kn, max speed 7.9 kn, average 6.5 kn moving. Fuel consumption...

19 September 2024 Secret Cove → Vancouver Island coast

9.6 NM sail 4.1 power 5.5 wind 13 kn WNW best 6.5 kn 10:43–12:48

Crossing from Secret Cove toward the Vancouver Island coast covering 9.6 NM (4.1 sailed, 5.5 motored) in 2.2 hours. WNW wind 7–13 kn, max speed 6.5...

18 September 2024 Pender Harbour → Secret Cove

9.3 NM sail 0 power 9.3 wind 7 kn WNW best 7.5 kn 14:51–16:19

Motor passage from Pender Harbour to Secret Cove covering 9.3 NM (all motored) in 1.5 hours. WNW wind 4–7 kn, max speed 7.5 kn, average 6.1 kn moving....

9 September 2024 South Malaspina Strait → Pender Harbour

12.2 NM sail 7 power 5.2 wind 19 kn WNW best 7.3 kn 09:30–11:44

Return passage to Pender Harbour covering 12.2 NM (7.0 sailed, 5.2 motored) in 2.3 hours. WNW wind 13–19 kn, max speed 7.3 kn, average 5.3 kn moving....

8 September 2024 Texada Island area → south toward Pender Harbour

17.4 NM sail 6.3 power 11.1 wind 8 kn WNW best 7.6 kn 10:23–14:30

Passage south along the Strait of Georgia covering 17.4 NM (6.3 sailed, 11.1 motored) in 4.2 hours. WNW wind 4–8 kn, max speed 7.6 kn, average 4.1 kn...

4 September 2024 Powell River approach → south toward Texada

21.4 NM sail 7.1 power 14.3 wind 12 kn WNW best 7.6 kn 10:28–14:42

Passage south through Malaspina Strait covering 21.4 NM (7.1 sailed, 14.3 motored) in 4.3 hours. WNW wind 5–12 kn, max speed 7.6 kn, average 5.0 kn...

3 September 2024 Tribune Bay → Powell River approach

18.3 NM sail 8 power 10.3 wind 16 kn NNW best 7.8 kn 11:56–15:47

Passage from Tribune Bay, Hornby Island north toward the Powell River area, covering 18.3 NM (8.0 sailed, 10.3 motored) in 4.0 hours. NNW wind 5–16...

1 September 2024 Pender Harbour → Tribune Bay

31.8 NM sail 3.9 power 27.9 wind 15 kn WNW best 8.3 kn 09:58–14:56

Passage from Pender Harbour to Tribune Bay, Hornby Island, covering 31.8 NM (3.9 sailed, 27.9 motored) in 5.0 hours. WNW wind 5–15 kn, max speed 8.3...

August 2024

31 August 2024 Pender Harbour

7 NM sail 4.8 power 2.2 wind 7 kn WSW best 6.2 kn 11:26–15:21

Day sail out of Pender Harbour covering 7.0 NM (4.8 sailed, 2.2 motored) in 3.4 hours. WSW wind 3–7 kn, max speed 6.2 kn, average 2.1 kn moving. Fuel...

17 August 2024 Pender Harbour

7.2 NM sail 5.9 power 1.3 wind 16 kn WSW best 6.4 kn 11:25–14:01

Day sail out of Pender Harbour covering 7.2 NM (5.9 sailed, 1.3 motored) in 2.7 hours. WSW wind 6–16 kn, max speed 6.4 kn, average 2.7 kn moving. Fuel...

10 August 2024 Pender Harbour

13.2 NM sail 12.3 power 1 wind 14 kn SSW best 6.8 kn 11:17–14:40

Day sail out of Pender Harbour covering 13.2 NM (12.3 sailed, 1.0 motored) in 3.7 hours. SSW wind 7–14 kn, max speed 6.8 kn, average 3.6 kn moving....

July 2024

21 July 2024 Van Anda → Pender Harbour

23.3 NM sail 20.8 power 2.5 wind 21 kn WNW best 7.7 kn 09:49–15:08

Return passage from Van Anda on Texada Island to Pender Harbour covering 23.3 NM in strong WNW breeze (10–21 kn). Mostly sailed (20.8 NM of 23.3) at...

20 July 2024 Pender Harbour → Van Anda

22.8 NM sail 10.8 power 12 wind 13 kn WSW best 7.8 kn 09:57–15:07

Mixed passage from Pender Harbour to Van Anda on Texada Island covering 22.8 NM in moderate WSW breeze (6–13 kn). Sailed 10.8 NM and motored 12.0 NM...

17 July 2024 Pender Harbour

2.9 NM sail 0 power 2.9 wind 14 kn SSW best 6.8 kn 15:45–16:44

Short 2.9 NM all-motor hop within Pender Harbour (start and end at essentially the same location, likely a dock move or dinghy run logged on the main...

13 July 2024 Tribune Bay → Pender Harbour

27.3 NM sail 12.8 power 14.6 wind 20 kn WNW best 7.9 kn 10:19–16:33

Return passage from Tribune Bay to Pender Harbour covering 27.3 NM in fresh WNW breeze (9–20 kn). Mixed sailing (12.8 NM) and motoring (14.6 NM) over...

8 July 2024 Pender Harbour → Tribune Bay

30.3 NM sail 0 power 30.3 wind 11 kn W best 7.9 kn 10:33–15:09

Motored 30.3 NM from Pender Harbour to Tribune Bay on Hornby Island in very light W winds (avg 3.5 kn). Zero sailing — a pure motor passage taking 4.7...

3 July 2024 Powell River area → Pender Harbour

23 NM sail 15.1 power 8 wind 14 kn WNW best 7.7 kn 12:49–18:08

Sailed 15.1 NM and motored 8.0 NM from the Powell River area back to Pender Harbour in moderate WNW breeze (8–14 kn). 5.3 h passage with avg 4.3 kn....

2 July 2024 Desolation Sound → Powell River area

25.8 NM sail 21.2 power 4.5 wind 17 kn WNW best 8.5 kn 07:59–13:04

Motored 4.5 NM and sailed 21.2 NM from Desolation Sound south to the Powell River area over 5 h in fresh WNW breeze (10–17 kn). Strong solar...

June 2024

26 June 2024 Cortes Island → Desolation Sound

13.6 NM sail 8.9 power 4.7 wind 9 kn SW best 7.3 kn 10:25–12:44

Sailed 8.9 NM and motored 4.7 NM from Cortes Island into Desolation Sound in gentle SW breeze (4–9 kn). Avg speed 5.7 kn over 2.4 h. Cool weather (air...

25 June 2024 Rebecca Spit → Cortes Island

16.4 NM sail 15.5 power 0.9 wind 400 kn SW best 7.1 kn 12:55–15:32

Departed Rebecca Spit for Cortes Island, sailing 15.5 of 16.4 NM in what was likely a moderate breeze despite bad wind data. Good speed (avg 6.1 kn,...

23 June 2024 Powell River area → Rebecca Spit

36 NM sail 35.9 power 0.1 wind 18 kn ESE best 7.1 kn 10:07–15:08

Long 36 NM passage from the Powell River area to Rebecca Spit on Quadra Island in fresh ESE breeze (10–18 kn). Nearly all sailing (35.9 NM) over 5...

12 June 2024 Pender Harbour → Malaspina Strait

17.6 NM sail 17.2 power 0.3 wind 19 kn W best 8 kn 11:14–12:54

Departed Pender Harbour in a fresh W breeze (8–19 kn), sailing 17.2 NM of 17.6 total toward Malaspina Strait. Strong winds produced a fast passage....

7 June 2024 Secret Cove → Pender Harbour

10.1 NM sail 10.1 power 0 wind 6 kn W best 0.4 kn

Sailed 10.1 NM from Secret Cove to Pender Harbour in light W winds (2–6 kn). No engine used — a pure sail. Warm day (air 22.6 °C). SoC stayed healthy...

May 2024

29 May 2024 Southern Gulf Islands short hop

2.3 NM sail 1.1 power 1.2 wind 7 kn ENE best 3.4 kn 13:37–13:43

Brief 2.3 NM trip in the Southern Gulf Islands, mixing sail and motor in light ENE breeze. SoC dropped to 40%, the lowest in this batch. Engine ran...