August 23rd

July 23^rd SHAWL BAY ART

As mentioned earlier if we want the privilege of having these places like Pt Harvey, Lagoon, Echo, Shawl Bay, Sullivan, Kwatsi, Jennis, etc., we as a boating community HAVE TO SUPPORT THEM. They will NOT be here next year if we don’t.

After we turn the corner coming south around Cape Caution provision at Pt Hardy or Pt. McNeill. Then we head to our home port in the Broughtons at SHAWL BAY. Here we find water to fill our tanks, shore power, laundry, sweet goodies (cherry pie). A place to purge some of our accumulated pop cans, dog walks, internet, FREE PANCAKE BREAKFAST, HAPPY HOUR, fried turkey & seafood dinners and the socialization that is a major part of the fun coming to these destinations. We don’t just come for the pancakes, but for the comradery that takes place at the large wooden tables. WE ENJOY THE SOCIALING and catching up with old & new friends.

It’s a short season for Lorne and he & staff cannot do it all. So many of us come here and support him both financially and physically. It’s good exercise!

 

I carved the art signs here about 5 years ago. They have become part of the ambiance and charm here at this floating village. I admit it is a source of pride and pumps up my sagging ego when a group of new visitors arrive at Shawl and have their picture taken standing under the welcome sign. Frequently you find some with a very fancy camera person taking close ups of the colourful bedding plants that are potted all about the place.

 

Shawl Bay

                                                          We love it here and so will you!

 

                                                               WE END OUR BLOG HERE.PENNY & I HOPE THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING HAVE ENJOYED THE RANTING AND MUMBLING OF OLD FOLKS DOING THEIR THING- MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS.

Those of you that have made Desolation Sound your final destination, but dream of venturing further - YOU CAN DO IT! Many yachters go around the corner to the Broughtons (just remember –wind & tide going the same way on Johnstone) and go even further north (stay away from Slingsby) on our way to FURY COVE above Cape Caution.

We have seen people traveling in war canoes, kayaks and Mega Yachts. They all enjoy the beauty and love the excitement of traveling the North West Coast of British Columbia.

Please join us in new adventures in the future.

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Penny, David Thompson with Chevy the dog on“Oceanaire I”