I think today's SPOT check-in is probably for yesterday's camp. Here is the updated kmz file for Google earth.
Conditions today have been very windy. Bonilla Island reports sustained winds up to 31 knots with gusts up to 43 knots. Winds were worst in the early afternoon, but are still quite strong (23 gusting to 31). Gale warnings continue. The forecast calls for strong winds to continue overnight and much of tomorrow.
Monday, July 4, 2011
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Latitude:53.105
Longitude:-129.53957
GPS location Date/Time:07/04/2011 13:53:49 PDT
Latitude:53.105
Longitude:-129.53957
GPS location Date/Time:07/04/2011 13:53:49 PDT
Message:Hello everyone! Just checking in to let you know where we are and to say all is well! J, K and J.
Click the link below to see where I am located.
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Sunday, July 3, 2011
Phone Update from Campania Island
Kirti called in. All are well.
They have camped on Campania Island. They were planning to paddle further, but have been having strong southerly winds. They have been struggling against wind and tides for the past several days.
The camp I reported as Anger Island was on Ralston Island (possibly misspelled). They experienced a strong storm there. They estimate they may have received 6 inches of rain.
They found several native sites; including fish traps.
They saw many orca whales at Oval Bay.
They have seen lots of minks.
They saw a wolf from the water when leaving Oval Bay.
They are having lots of fun with the 20+ foot tides!
They were in great spirits, although they have really only had one day of good weather.
The weather is deteriorating. They are under a gale warning for tonight and tomorrow. Strong winds and rain are forecast to continue through Tuesday morning. It looks like they are in for a second major storm.
They have camped on Campania Island. They were planning to paddle further, but have been having strong southerly winds. They have been struggling against wind and tides for the past several days.
The camp I reported as Anger Island was on Ralston Island (possibly misspelled). They experienced a strong storm there. They estimate they may have received 6 inches of rain.
They found several native sites; including fish traps.
They saw many orca whales at Oval Bay.
They have seen lots of minks.
They saw a wolf from the water when leaving Oval Bay.
They are having lots of fun with the 20+ foot tides!
They were in great spirits, although they have really only had one day of good weather.
The weather is deteriorating. They are under a gale warning for tonight and tomorrow. Strong winds and rain are forecast to continue through Tuesday morning. It looks like they are in for a second major storm.
Jon Dawkins contributes photos and local knowledge
I have not been able to post photo links in the comment field. Here are some links to photos of some of the places they have passed or stayed. A photo of the cove on Pitt is located here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/02dayFVwZdsobuc0cbtC0g?feat=directlink and here: https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/dsnosRT5lfzY3lnI-ii1uA?feat=directlink
Photos of the camp site on McCauley near Hankin Point are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UWbjPaNsp4iN0qFuYkrx7g?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GIcVzgeAoEt-7LvSG9weeA?feat=directlink (note the First Nations fish trap)
Depending on the route they take to PH you may be able to find several photos that will work for you in my Picasa Album from a 2009 trip. Feel free to link to any of them. That album is here: https://picasaweb.google.com/stratus5b/TheOutsidePassage2009PrinceRupertToPortHardy#
Jon Dawkins
Photos of the camp site on McCauley near Hankin Point are here:
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UWbjPaNsp4iN0qFuYkrx7g?feat=directlink
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GIcVzgeAoEt-7LvSG9weeA?feat=directlink (note the First Nations fish trap)
Depending on the route they take to PH you may be able to find several photos that will work for you in my Picasa Album from a 2009 trip. Feel free to link to any of them. That album is here: https://picasaweb.google.com/stratus5b/TheOutsidePassage2009PrinceRupertToPortHardy#
Jon Dawkins
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Pitt Island
Today's check-in is from the south end of Pitt Island.
The updated kmz file.
A photo tagged less than 2km from their reported location:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/13778272
They covered at least 20 nautical miles today (at least 22 if they went around the back of Anger Island).
Bonilla Island reports winds out of the south at about 16 most of the day. Looks like they are continuing to have cloudy, showery weather with headwinds.
The updated kmz file.
A photo tagged less than 2km from their reported location:
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/13778272
They covered at least 20 nautical miles today (at least 22 if they went around the back of Anger Island).
Bonilla Island reports winds out of the south at about 16 most of the day. Looks like they are continuing to have cloudy, showery weather with headwinds.
Check-in/OK message from The Pilgrims SPOT Messenger
The Pilgrims
Latitude:53.30459
Longitude:-129.68137
GPS location Date/Time:07/02/2011 18:22:32 PDT
Latitude:53.30459
Longitude:-129.68137
GPS location Date/Time:07/02/2011 18:22:32 PDT
Message:Hello everyone! Just checking in to let you know where we are and to say all is well! J, K and J.
Click the link below to see where I am located.
http://fms.ws/5FX45/53.30459N/129.68137W
If the above link does not work, try this link:
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Friday, July 1, 2011
High Winds Persist
If you are wondering why we haven't heard from our friends, take a look at the weather. Gale warnings are in effect. The 24 hour weather data from Bonilla Island indicates they have had high winds all day.
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