ASD 2021 Preparations for SE Alaska Cruiese

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Turning out nice and shiny, great job.

I've heard the more Scotch involved - the nicer the job done!

I think so, although later in the process you tend to miss spots.

STBD side done! Good thing a glass can still reach my mouth! Shoulders and knees are getting old.

 

[w8n4sun]

Fantastic!

Oh and you can always enjoy your scotch through a straw...

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Back in the water tomorrow. The gel-coat guy did a great job. You really have to look to find the repair.

Next thing is loading up ASD for the trip north. Still have to test the water maker, change filters and oil. Started putting my Canadian border package together.

 

[koliver]

Back in the water tomorrow. The gel-coat guy did a great job. You really have to look to find the repair.

Next thing is loading up ASD for the trip north. Still have to test the water maker, change filters and oil. Started putting my Canadian boarder package together.View attachment 116237View attachment 116238

RTF
We need you now, with a mime of the "Canadian Boarder"
Or Tom, did you mean something else?

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

RTF
We need you now, with a mime of the "Canadian Boarder"
Or Tom, did you mean something else?

Opps fat fingers on the phone.

 

[RT Firefly]

Greetings,
Mr. k. These guys still live at home so I expect they may be considered boarders, eh...

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Greetings,
Mr. k. These guys still live at home so I expect they may be considered boarders, eh...

Hoosers...LOL

 

[GFC]

Dang, Tom. ASD looks purty darn nice.

 

[SteveK]

Hoosers...LOL

You yanks spell everything differently.

It is Hoser for Canadian.

Not to be confused with Hoosiers which is American.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

You yanks spell everything differently.

It is Hoser for Canadian.

Not to be confused with Hoosiers which is American.

Well needless to say I am waaay wrong. Lol

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Dropped back in the water this morning. 34f this morning. Had beam seas crossing in front of the Columbia River bar.

Nice sunny day for the 52 mile run back to ASD'S winter dock.

 

[murofrelwart]

Started putting my Canadian border package together./QUOTE]

Could you expand on what this is exactly?

 

[SteveK]

Started putting my Canadian border package together./QUOTE]

Could you expand on what this is exactly?

Shucks, He has to hide his guns, drugs and alcohol. No fruit or vegetables.

 

[koliver]

Started putting my Canadian border package together./QUOTE]

Could you expand on what this is exactly?

I think it is his detailed plan, telling the Canadian Border guys that he will only stop for diesel, won't take the dog ashore to pee, and will take a direct route through BC waters, next stop Ketchican.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

I think it is his detailed plan, telling the Canadian Border guys that he will only stop for diesel, won't take the dog ashore to pee, and will take a direct route through BC waters, next stop Ketchican.

Pretty much so. I will also submit a float plan.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Started putting my Canadian border package together./QUOTE]

Could you expand on what this is exactly?

Send me your email in a PM and I will send you what I have.

 

[soin2la]

Started putting my Canadian boarder package together.

US fish boats are on the move through BC. Interesting to note, the last three I’ve seen, have followed exactly the same US course, moving over the border to the Victoria anchorage/pilot station and back over the line. Makes me wonder if there has been a change to the “continuous passage without reporting” variance.

If so, I wonder what else might be different this year.

 

[Ted]

There was US pleasure boat passing north yesterday.
Marine Traffic reported it as having left from VanIsle (marina Sydney abbreviation?)

Ted

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

There was US pleasure boat passing north yesterday.
Marine Traffic reported it as having left from VanIsle (marina Sydney abbreviation?)

Ted

Question: Sidney is a CBSA station. I've been to the main marina several years back. It was a small dock with a phone. Is this the place or is there another station just north?

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

US fish boats are on the move through BC. Interesting to note, the last three I’ve seen, have followed exactly the same US course, moving over the border to the Victoria anchorage/pilot station and back over the line. Makes me wonder if there has been a change to the “continuous passage without reporting” variance.

If so, I wonder what else might be different this year.

Interesting. In reading the CBSA website, it states if you are going to "pass through" and not stop then reporting in to CBSA is not mandatory.

Back in 19, we were crossing Dixon Entrance. A group of F/V were heading south. The leader called traffic with their intentions. Traffic came back with a number and away they went.

 

[Ted]

Question: Sidney is a CBSA station. I've been to the main marina several years back. It was a small dock with a phone. Is this the place or is there another station just north?

I do not think this was the station but I do not know if they have different
arrangements due to the pandemic.

Van Isle Marina is north of Sidney

Ted

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

I do not think this was the station but I do not know if they have different
arrangements due to the pandemic.

Van Isle Marina is north of Sidney

Ted

Just found it. COVID 10 Open ports of entry, #2

Van Isle Marina and Tsehum Harbour.

 

[firehoser75]

Tom,
I am not an expert on the current Canadian entry or transiting requirements, but I would guess that "not having to report" could mean you cannot stop at all, such as for fuel, supplies, or repairs, and maybe not even anchoring (as I seem to remember that anchoring or coming into contact with any other boat (such as rafting) required clearing Customs). Also I would guess that if you had not "reported at all", you could be subject to a closer scrutiny should any CBSA agents or RCMP spot your boat.

Maybe contacting them directly before leaving to ensure you know EXACTLY what they want you to do would make your passage go as smoothly as possible??
Good luck, and enjoy.

 

[koliver]

Question: Sidney is a CBSA station. I've been to the main marina several years back. It was a small dock with a phone. Is this the place or is there another station just north?

As you note, there are several places where you can check in. The most obvious and likely easiest to get into would be the Port of Sidney Customs dock. Van Isle Marina would be #2, Oak Bay #3, Nanaimo Boat basin #4.

Since Covid, many stations normally open have closed, so phone ahead once you decide which one is best for your proposed route, and be prepared to alter your plans to suit.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

ASD's preps are just about complete. Freezers loaded, fishing gear stowed, dink cleaned and serviced. All that is left is to change the engine oils, filters and fuel filters. I still have to un-pickle the water maker and test it.

As posted in another thread folks are making their way across B.C. to Alaska. I wish everyone good luck.

I am starting to get excited.

 

[Al]

"I am starting to get excited.'

Guess I had better stock up on Alaska Brew for the grand arrival!! Come again on brew blend you perfer.

 

[w8n4sun]

Going to be fun following along with your cruise up north. Thanks for sharing and letting us tag along.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

"I am starting to get excited.'

Guess I had better stock up on Alaska Brew for the grand arrival!! Come again on brew blend you perfer.

Amber my friend

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Well the preparations are completed. Received my oil analyses for the engines and transmissions. Everything looked great although they only had a 100 hours on them.

So currently we are on a weather hold for the next week or so as there are a few storms backed up in the Pacific.

I will create another thread for the adventures north.

 

[Alaskan Sea-Duction]

Well I guess not as ready as I thought. The Admiral had an ATM card set to expire, so she ordered a new one.

Be here next week.....oh well. The weather is changing and could have left tomorrow. Gotta love her.