Category Archives: Haida Gwaii

surf’s up… way up

Posted on February 21, 2013 by kaan

This is the surf forecast: Purple seems big to me.

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paddling in the isles

Posted on February 20, 2013 by kaan

The first half of the week we were out on a sea bound adventure. Next up is surfing and we haven’t much time to make the swap so here are a few teaser photos…

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Boat for sale: VCO 39

Posted on February 17, 2013 by kaan

Eric and Tom are visiting for the week. Out for a walk today we found a boat that is priced to sell. No reasonable offers refused. Decking needs some work. Come at high tide.

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where are my horizons?

Posted on February 14, 2013 by kaan

Recently, while standing at the beach on a calm day, I was asked how far away the horizon is. How far can we see? How far away is a ship on the horizon and is the earth curved enough that … Continue reading →

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mossome

Posted on February 13, 2013 by kaan

This is so much tree moss all in one place that I had a mind explosim.

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dinognarus ostiology

Posted on February 12, 2013 by kaan

I am pretty sure this is the skull of a baby pterodactyl. The jaw hinge point is on the bottom left and the beak break point is clearly visible on the left-most edge. Too bad that it is broken off. … Continue reading →

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dock of the bay

Posted on February 11, 2013 by kaan

This afternoon Tess and I went fishing off the government wharf in Queen Charlotte. Her dad generously outfitted us with a casting rod and a trolling rod before we left Vancouver. He also supplied a tackle box with myriad gear. … Continue reading →

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medley of the subconcious

Posted on February 10, 2013 by kaan

Last night I had a wacky mash-up of a dream. Parts of it are a bit sketchy and it is rife with incongruity. I will write the bits I remember and add commentary in [brackitalics]. The dream begins with me walking … Continue reading →

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Colder than a bastard

Posted on February 9, 2013 by kaan

This morning Clark and I decided to give surfing a try. I wore protection. I got tossed. I got wet. But I couldn’t get it up. It turns out we came about two hours too soon and weren’t working the … Continue reading →

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Ciao

Posted on February 8, 2013 by kaan

Wednesday morning Sarah and I drove north to Masset. We stopped in Port Clements for fuel and the view. The former was about $1.60/L and the latter was priceless. It wasn’t windy, but it was awfully chilly. The sun was … Continue reading →

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