Recent content by Rebecca Ericson

Thank you Norwester! Yes, we can send some pictures, but if you're interested in the parts themselves, I can send you the list that we got from EYC. Appreciate the offer RE stateside. We'll keep it in mind on our first US trip (which may be a little way down the line). Really looking forward to...

Thanks. That's very helpful. Will look into the Iridium!

Thank you! It was great advice. We don't have radar so we will work on getting that first, then take the trip!

Hi all, We're planning our next trip, as sailors growing in competence and confidence. We did Vancouver to Victoria recently, and now we want to push ourselves a bit more and try Tofino. I hear the weather can be very changeable and is to be taken seriously on the west coast of Vancouver...

Thank you for all this advice. We had a great trip. Faced some 25 knots westerly when we came around the Juan de Fuca strait but that was a great experience as well. We hit Gabriola pass on the way in and Porlier pass on the way back. Page's Marina was great but you are a bit isolated there...

Hi all, Just following up on this. We did move the boat to Vancouver in the end - which involved juggling multiple components but it all worked out pretty well. After investigating both sailing and trailer options, it was much cheaper to go for the trailer. Quotes for the sailing were...

Hi all, Just to follow up on this... We did do the conversion with EYC and we have no regrets about it. Coupled with a generator, our range is great (and we rarely use the generator). We don't rely on the engine much and we enjoy the challenge of having to sail. The generator saves us if...

Thank you so much Frank. This is extremely useful info! And best of all, it sounds more or less within our capability. We will have flexibility to wait for the right conditions. It's so nice to have local knowledge on this forum. Maybe we'll see you out there (our boat is called Windsong)...

Hi all, My partner and I are fairly new sailors with a few moderate trips under our belt. We are hoping to sail to Victoria for Easter weekend, likely via the Gabriola passage. We plan to take two days, stopping overnight at Salt Spring or similar. We’ve never crossed the Georgia Strait before...

Thank you Loren Beach!

Hi Bruce, Thanks for this. We did hear of Dudley actually, but I'm not sure they're still doing business anymore. My boyfriend tried them and every number he tried said it was out of service. But thanks for the tips of my prep. We were considering doing it ourselves. Did you find the same cost...

Hi Sailors! Wondering if anyone has any contacts for independent boat transporters that can do a de-rig of the mast, transport and re-rig? We want to transport our Ericson 35 to Vancouver, from Los Angeles, but costs with Mogur, Associated Transport and Cardinal are too high. We are considering...

Thank you! We have an Ericson 35. Doing a few test trips first. Hopefully setting off at the optimum time - watching the wind. Not sure on crew yet - aiming for 2 people minimum. Don't need to rush the trip so going to travel South from MDR to around 30N and then sail West. I'll watch Three...

Is anyone planning to sail from LA to Hawaii this June (2024)? I am planning a trip. If anyone has any wisdom to share, please do! Rebecca

Thanks! We’re one step further convinced. Will take a look your lovely Lotus Flower posts.