Unfortunately, my friend Phil passed away a few years ago. But his legacy lives on through his books and the memories he created. I was privileged, at his memorial service, to see his log books, which were exquisitely illustrated and full of commentary on his many years of travel up and down the coast. I used to visit him from time to time on my lunch hours at his slip at the Oak Bay Marina, just outside of Victoria, BC, perhaps while he was having a bite of lunch or a nap. He was very proud of the fact that he sailed almost every day of the year! As a fellow librarian, he was the go to guy for anything boat related, and I like to think a little bit of his knowledge and teaching brushed off on me. After he retired, and before my retirement, I had many conversations with him, or with our patrons about him, and helping many more with their boating information needs. He was an inspiration to many, and especially to me.
Lovely story. Wonderful to be content with the same boat and exploring all her potential rather than falling for the bigger-is-better myth. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for a wonderful sailing perspective. That area has been on my go-sailing list. Since I am collecting Social Security checks from the US, like you would from Canada, time and good health will guide my actions to there.
Unfortunately, my friend Phil passed away a few years ago. But his legacy lives on through his books and the memories he created. I was privileged, at his memorial service, to see his log books, which were exquisitely illustrated and full of commentary on his many years of travel up and down the coast. I used to visit him from time to time on my lunch hours at his slip at the Oak Bay Marina, just outside of Victoria, BC, perhaps while he was having a bite of lunch or a nap. He was very proud of the fact that he sailed almost every day of the year! As a fellow librarian, he was the go to guy for anything boat related, and I like to think a little bit of his knowledge and teaching brushed off on me. After he retired, and before my retirement, I had many conversations with him, or with our patrons about him, and helping many more with their boating information needs. He was an inspiration to many, and especially to me.
Lovely story. Wonderful to be content with the same boat and exploring all her potential rather than falling for the bigger-is-better myth. Thanks for sharing
Thanks for a wonderful sailing perspective. That area has been on my go-sailing list. Since I am collecting Social Security checks from the US, like you would from Canada, time and good health will guide my actions to there.
A great narrative - I wish you many more!
It’s wonderful that you two have had so many adventures together and I reckon that you’re sailing hours per dollar spent would be hard to beat.
Thank you a n interesting read.
Bob Robison sr
Wow! A lovely antidote to these crazy times.
Thanks!
Shane Acton began his 7 year circum-navigation in his Caprice, Shrimpy, in 1972.