Sailing the Karina C
| Vessel Name: | Karina C |
| Vessel Make/Model: | Spencer 35 |
| Hailing Port: | Nanaimo, B.C. |
| Crew: | Jay + Anita Bigland |
| About: | We are a crew of 2 ready to take on adventure on the Pacific Coast. We have returned from sailing to Mexico from 2010-15. |
| Extra: | email us at jayanitabigland@gmail.com |
25 July 2023 | Home port
25 July 2023 | Home Port
12 July 2023 | Poet’s Cove
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14 August 2022 | Home port
20 July 2022 | Home port
15 April 2022 | Nanaimo Home
14 April 2022 | Nanaimo
13 April 2022 | Saltspring Yacht Club
12 April 2022 | Van Isle Marina
11 April 2022 | Van Isle Marina
09 April 2022 | Van Isle Marina
08 April 2022 | Van Isle Marina
07 April 2022 | Sidney Spit Marine Park
06 April 2022 | Montague Harbour
05 April 2022 | Clam Bay
30 March 2022 | Home Port- Nanaimo
10 February 2022 | Mill Bay
06 September 2021 | Home port
31 July 2021 | Home port
Recent Blog Posts
25 July 2023 | Home port
Ode to Old Age
We made it back in time to do a little work on a project we have going in the back yard: a retaining wall. We have bought 4 palettes of bricks and we are about to lay them. We've hired a young man who is a very good worker and he has been ever so helpful. Today I (Jay) went to the ophthalmologist's office [...]
20 July 2022 | Home port
Out for a couple of weeks
In late June, Anita’s shoulder and my eye healed sufficiently to make a little journey on Karina C.
Into the water
31 October 2013 | Marina San Carlos
Jay/Hot
10/31
12000
We splashed into the water this morning. The stuffing box was just right, so no adjustments had to be made there. Right now, Omar and his helper are trying to fugure out what they did to take the transmission out so they can put it back together again. Alignment is such a finicky job.
Instead of being at B-12, like we were expecting, we have been placed in B-5. It is a little closer to the ramp, so its easy for us to come and go.
The trailer to launch us was uncharacteristically early this morning (0745). Since the trailer had all night for the bottom paint to dry on the pads, the pads cradled Karina C gently and we didn't loose too much paint.
Dan and Deb (of Caper) met us at the dock with their trusty little 6 hp dinghy and, without too much fuss, powered us to our slip.
1718
We have adjusted to life here in the marina. Unfortunately, the adjustment on Karina will take some time. Right now, my car keys have gone missing. We are getting by with the spare set, but I will rejoice when/if I get the originals back.
This afternoon we went into Guaymas to visit our fast dwindling financial ship of state. The VISA for this month will look good as we get by on cash rather than credit cards. Consequently, the adjustment means there is one month where it seems like we are bleeding profusely at the pocketbook.
We stopped by LEY and got some tacos for supper. Yum! After supper, I am going to Barracuda Bob's and get some net time. Anita will stay on Karina and straighten up things. At the same time, she will hunt for the missing car keys.
Omar (our mechanic) has discovered the American price structure for his services. Consequently, putting the transmission back in cost 3 times what it cost to take it out. Still, its a bargain at Canadian prices. The new transmission doesn't bang or complain. Its going to be an adjustment.
Late development. Anita found the keys in the clothing bag where I laid my sweatpants yesterday. Hooray!
12000
We splashed into the water this morning. The stuffing box was just right, so no adjustments had to be made there. Right now, Omar and his helper are trying to fugure out what they did to take the transmission out so they can put it back together again. Alignment is such a finicky job.
Instead of being at B-12, like we were expecting, we have been placed in B-5. It is a little closer to the ramp, so its easy for us to come and go.
The trailer to launch us was uncharacteristically early this morning (0745). Since the trailer had all night for the bottom paint to dry on the pads, the pads cradled Karina C gently and we didn't loose too much paint.
Dan and Deb (of Caper) met us at the dock with their trusty little 6 hp dinghy and, without too much fuss, powered us to our slip.
1718
We have adjusted to life here in the marina. Unfortunately, the adjustment on Karina will take some time. Right now, my car keys have gone missing. We are getting by with the spare set, but I will rejoice when/if I get the originals back.
This afternoon we went into Guaymas to visit our fast dwindling financial ship of state. The VISA for this month will look good as we get by on cash rather than credit cards. Consequently, the adjustment means there is one month where it seems like we are bleeding profusely at the pocketbook.
We stopped by LEY and got some tacos for supper. Yum! After supper, I am going to Barracuda Bob's and get some net time. Anita will stay on Karina and straighten up things. At the same time, she will hunt for the missing car keys.
Omar (our mechanic) has discovered the American price structure for his services. Consequently, putting the transmission back in cost 3 times what it cost to take it out. Still, its a bargain at Canadian prices. The new transmission doesn't bang or complain. Its going to be an adjustment.
Late development. Anita found the keys in the clothing bag where I laid my sweatpants yesterday. Hooray!
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