Just a quick update of our where about's the last month or so. After our haul out at Stone Marina in  Nanaimo, we got launched and spent 1 day at anchor in Nanaimo and then said good bye to our good friend Tom Smith who helped getting us ready for the season. Thanks Tom without you we could not have done it.

Then proceeded to Nanaimo boat basin where we got the incline test done under the supervision of transport Canada inspector George Carras and the naval architect Tad Roberts. This involved trying to heel the boat at least 3 degrees. This required a 45 gallon drum to be hung on the end of the boom and swung out over the side. It takes a lot to heel a stiff boat like Western Grace. Cal & Louise, Nanaimo friends of ours supplied the barrels and helped rigging and filling the barrels. All went well and no surprises so we are all set to get our certificate. Transport Canada was satisfied and promised a certificate to be issued.

The next day sailed to Vancouver for our next guest and made a 14 day trip to Pr. Rupert. A long but very nice trip. Much to see and still the nicest coast we know of. Departed July 17 from Pr Rupert and sailed in 3 days to  Port Hardy through the Hecate Strait. Than explored and fished for a few days around and pulled in to Port Hardy July 21. Dropped off Jim and have been at anchor in Hardy for the last week.