Custom Search

Browsing Archive: October, 2009

C&C in lead at SaltSpring on Sunday...

Posted by Mike Aston on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Bermudan Sloop

This modern C&C shows clearly how hi-tech sails and a well set up modern boat can make a big difference to sailing performance. Of about 7 boats participating in local race we sailed through yesterday, this C&C had a commanding lead over its competitors...

9 High Res images available. Contact me.

This perhaps represents the more expensive end of local club racing. However, at the other end of the scale, these guys at the back were doing it for less but having just as much fun...

Salt Spring Sloop

Posted by Mike Aston on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Bermudan Sloop

This sloop (I reckon it's a Tanzer 26) was also enjoying the racing in Captain's Passage, Salt Spring Island yesterday...
Making the best of the light wind. This much fun doesn't have to be expensive!

3 H/Res images available.

Continue reading ...

Salt-Spring Club Racer "Oasis"

Posted by Mike Aston on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Bermudan Sloop

These guys were trying hard in the Salt Spring Club race yesterday (Sunday 18 October)...

3 Hi Res images available...

Continue reading ...

Double-ender sloop drifts towards Ganges

Posted by Mike Aston on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Bermudan Sloop

Last Sunday afternoon the double ender was caught mid afternoon sailing around in the approaches to Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC. Not enough wind, so the sails soon came back down... It was not a bad day at all, considering the rain we've had recently.
Looks like a Pacific Seacraft - around 30ft+, maybe a 32?

4 higher resolution images available.
Contact for details.

Continue reading ...

Sunday Sail in Captain's Passage...

Posted by Mike Aston on Monday, October 19, 2009, In : Bermudan Sloop

This C&C slipped past heading for Swanson Channel. Fenders left out doesn't bother me, although I'd at least bring ours onto deck, but some yacht club Commodores might have a different view on this subject...

Looks like a C & C 32 ar thereabouts. It was a nice day for a slow sail, but a bit more breeze would have helped.

8 Higher Resolution Photos available. Contact me for details.

Continue reading ...

Wooden Cutter in Captains Passage

Posted by Mike Aston on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, In : Cutter

5th October: On our way to Annette Inlet, Prevost Island, we spotted this well-sorted cutter motor-sailing against a small tide in the light sunny conditions through Captains Passage.
Looks like a well-sorted boat, well-suited to the Pacific NW and beyond.

8 high resolution images available.
Contact Mike.

Continue reading ...

« Back to posts

About Me

Mike Aston

Southern Gulf Islands, B.C. Canada

Even a bad day's sailing is more fun than a good day at the office. Maybe my photos tell the same story. Hopefully via my blog you will get a chance to look for some sailing photos of your own boat. I've categorized the yachts by type and added tags regarding the size and other attributes, where known, which should be useful and make searching easier. You could also search for locations to find photos taken in a particular location. After all, not many people get the chance to photograph themselves sailing their own boat, so perhaps I've done that for you already? Please contact me. I'd be pleased to hear from you.