Crossing The Queen Charlotte Sound In The Dark During Our 26 Hour Passage! Part 1

Join us for Part 1 of our 6 week cruise from kitimat BC to the San Juan Islands! We are rushing down to Vancouver Island fast so we can have more time to enjoy the South! We are just simple, easy cruisers who laugh lots! Enjoy!
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[@adventure002006]

An amazing voyage😊

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

So amazing!! We enjoy it so much !

[@gerhardvanwaltsleben8944]

Lekker man lekker 🇿🇦

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

🥰

[@tedcampbell8102]

My 1st QC Sound was in '75 Marine Atlas was the order of the day, left Gods Pocket at dawn flat & smooth, much different story at Storm & Egg Island lights, solid fog 'til the entrance of Rivers. Scary times for a 1st time boater

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Wow that would be scary. Especially fog. Can’t see anything! Just have to trust the radar. You never know what logs are around too.

[@yvonnedaly8984]

Awesome video! We will hang in Bull Harbour while await the weather and tides to round Cape Scott! We begin our adventure June 30th! We hope you have a wonderful time!❤Ranger N4609

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh how fun! We want to round Cape Scott oneday! Amazing! Have a fun trip too. Be safe ❤️

[@turner593]

so glad I watched this episode , my Dad and his brothers lived on Hope island as young children for a few years as my grandparents were stationed there my grandfather was a wireless radio operator there in the 1930s, hopefully one day I can visit there myself , ps love your videos !

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh wow what cool history! It was neat to walk around there. Old houses and the beach was amazing too. A nice bay. Thanks for watching. Do you have a boat ?

[@turner593]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 Yes an 82 Searay 270

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Nice! 😊

[@turner593]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 😊

[@captainmother1268]

Great video, thanks so much for sharing with us. It's not lost on us how much work it is to get the classic shot of you guys paddling across the frame - Gotta set up the camera, paddle one way, then paddle the other way, then go back and get the camera.😀

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Hahah yes 😂 thanks so much for the nice compliment🥰 and for watching us ! It’s a lot of work editing too

[@vincelafore4281]

Great video guys. From north Idaho

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you for the nice compliment! It’s these kind of comments that make us keep sharing and going on☺️🥰. Jen!

[@rosslee9055]

Brings back memories seeing what is left of Butedale ,as a kid my dad would run us down to Butedale on sundays so we could buy ice cream and candy , on your way back if you run into Stan could you say hi for me , haven’t seen him in 40 years , he would work for my dad in the the off season from fisheries his boat at that time was the Nellie Point

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Wow what good memories. Butedale is now being cleaned up slowly. Old buildings demolished. I’m not sure what the new owner has planned. We always hear rumours of a marina. But not too sure. It’s sure a neat place to go. The energy there is amazing

[@mikewoods1313]

I know I should probably get out more lol but I noticed in the usual intro you didn’t change the 4 years to 2 years?! Another lovely video ❤ Mike UK

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh I must have used my older into video lol. WOW good eye!

[@ricksenft6223]

Another great video guys. Have a great holiday and looking forward to many more videos. You forgot to tell your subscribers what was so special about June 20th. 😊 if you don’t, I might…

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Hey!!! lol 😂. I think that’s the next video. Wink!

[@cpwatching5647]

Nice cruise. Looking forward to checking out your adventure. We are great lakes boaters. Take care.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh nice! Must be beautiful in the Lakes too! That would be fun to explore and travel around without worrying about tides! Nice fresh water too! Thanks for watching our adventures!

[@edemerick1889]

Get video guys! Always wondered how paravanes were deployed. You guys videos have the best wildlife views!

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Awe thank you 🥰 We did want to share some quick clips of Derek putting them down and out. We feel so much better after!

[@GAMER_sTaCy_KILLER_gAmEr]

Four Nordhavns in a cove is called a "Sofisticated Gathering".

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

😂. Love it lol!

[@janisdale1426]

I want to know where you set the camera while you all glide by on the kayak... looks like a great trip so far 😊

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

We stuck the camera on a barnacle rock haha 🤣

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you!

[@dalekuykendall737]

I enjoyed the “cross the frame” shots . Nice video and adventure!

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you! 😊 we are having fun trying new things. ⚓️⚓️🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

[@PeteHuntley]

I could feel myself slowly relaxing and getting greener and greener with envy. What a great vid, thank you. And not a snack in sight, might even go down a hole on my belt.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

We didn’t want you to gain too much weight watching our snacks so we thought we would not tease you this video hahah! 🤣😂

[@PeteHuntley]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 Trust me, It's doing me the world Of good watching your vids.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

@PeteHuntley ❤️ I love hearing that. Jen

[@robcordts1976]

Great video!! Are you guys planning to visit Fisherman Bay on Lopez Island?

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

We don’t have a real plan! Is Lopez island a good place? 😻. I know we want to get fuel in Anacortes! $$$

[@timcooke1508]

We were near you when you were heading South on Queen Charlotte. I follow you on Utube so I recognized Skookum 1. Your AIS was blinking in and out until we finally lost you. Other boats in the area were fine. Were you having an issue with your AIS? It is hard to know when your own AIS is not broadcasting properly. Smooth waters. Tim and Jill on MV Dream Weaver.our boat

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh wow thanks for letting us know! We didn’t know if there was an issue? Maybe we should look into it now ‘ lol. Thanks for watching us ❤️❤️

[@hendecourt]

I enjoy your videos SO much. Cannot wait for the next episode!

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Awe that made me smile extra big! Such a nice compliment! That makes me want to keep making more ❤️

[@gerryhummel4582]

What an adventure, love the videos, stay safe!! Look forward to Part 2!!

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you! Yes it’s quite the adventure!

[@mvcoastalraven]

Loved the video, we watched it together on Coastal Raven. Thanks for making the dash to meet up with us. Always too short of time together, excited for you when you retire - ❤D&J

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you so much!!! ☺️ wish we had longer together too. I’m the future we will! ❤️

[@mvcoastalraven]

Forgot to mention...the end of the video was absolutely hilarious 😂 🤣

[@ScoopeddadDrone]

Amazing trip so far.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you so much! Wish we had a drone and your skills !

[@rickinnes]

Love it - such beauty - look forward to inside passage video . Thank you 🙏

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you! 😊

[@4byfarm]

Awesome video! Hope to see you on the water some time 🍻

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

That would be amazing ! You just never know ! 🤩

[@rayallen1479]

Great video! Greetings from Anacortes…

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you! How’s the weather there? ⚓️⚓️⚓️. We are headed down that way next week lol

[@2010willyz]

Just an FYI. Saturna Island (Winter Cove) has thier annual Lamb roast Canada day. Lots of anchorage and dingy access. Very popular.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thank you for letting us know !!! Sounds so yummy. Winter Cove is one of my fav anchorages down here too!

[@2010willyz]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 nice meeting you two. Hope you enjoyed the Lamb roast! Cheers Chad -> Ruff Livin'

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

@2010willyz thanks Chad for letting us know ! It was fun walking around and seeing all the fun!!! Nice meeting you

[@Janchez]

Enjoy the San Juans, just brace yourselves for lots of boats. Plenty to explore and a little easier to find ice cream when you go ashore😊

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Is Northern BC people who are isolated are not going to be used to this 😂😅🤣. We have bays to ourselves usually haha. Yummm Icecream!

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

That’s a pretty epic run guys, well done! Perhaps we will see you in the Sydney area as we are now on our boat,

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Oh nice how long are you guys out cruising for?

[@LetsGoOutdoors]

@@MVSKOOKUM1@MVSKOOKUM1 We are now out here full time sold our home in Edmonton. Currently, we are tied up at North Saanich Marina, getting a few boat projects done.

[@mrdns63]

ok I am packing my bags and rushing to Cambell River so I can hop on with you guys and be rangers buddy....lol ....I wish ....enjoy your vacation guys

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Hahah Ranger would sure like some pets and attention that’s for sure!

[@mrdns63]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 lol I'm a 60 yr old dog I think we'd all get along great ...I would even curl up on the floor with him..hahaha

[@mrdns63]

@@MVSKOOKUM1 where abouts are you guys today?

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Today we are in the Gulf Islands.

[@jamiemcmu]

Another enjoyable watch. What's the outside temperature where you are, it's around 20c here in Scotland.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Hi! It was 27c yesterday! I did get a little sunburn on my arms. Ooops Not used to this hot sun down south haha Jen

[@jamiemcmu]

@MVSKOOKUM1 😀and your still wearing hats..😁😁

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

@jamiemcmu 🤣

[@pamelaagnew7615]

Hi Guys regarding Ranger and his pee, a green artificial turf mat should do the trick and can be hosed down later. Add a few small rocks to it to make it more real for him Love your vlog and take care.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Yes we are going to look for one! Even if Derek has to pee on it first thank you!!🙏

[@greglight3745]

The US has some regulations going into effect August 1st regarding dogs coming across the boarder for both Canada and Mexico. If you arrive in Anacortes we would love to meet up. Cheers

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thanks for letting us know that😄. We will at home in Kitimat by August 1. For next year we will have to see what we have to do to take Ranger across borders. I think they need a special chip?

[@user-bj3jo4mg6m]

We call them flopper stoppers in Bodega Bay California US. Probably the wrong terminology as well.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Hahah Flopper stoppers bend in half and they are a bit different than our heavy metal ‘birds’ or fish 😀. Floppers stoppers are good when your at anchor

[@user-ig6nf1cl9i]

love you guys. couldn't finish watching the video sorry, we were so distraught for Ranger ...very sad...know its an issue but ...not good guys...

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Yeah a lot of sailing and motor boaters have pets, dogs, cats. Even birds. Sea sickness and motion is a part of the ocean life. And I’m sure all boaters have to go through it. Sorry you couldn’t finish it but Ranger is happy and fine and having fun!

[@SADIK19631963]

🧿👍

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

🤭🤩🤩🤩🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺

[@DarrenWMcGinnis]

JUST CAME BACK TO KITIMAT FOR A CONTRACT. STAYING IN MK MARINA. EVERYONE THINKS MY DOG IS RANGER. I COMMENTED BEFORE THAT THEY ARE TWINS. MY DOG IS TIPPS AND MY CHANNEL IS ALL TIPPS VIDEOS. LOOK FORWARD TO MEETING YOU GUYS. HAVE LOVED ALL OF YOUR VIDEOS.

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

Thanks so much Darren! Ranger would have liked to play with your dog! Ranger is the local dock dog. He’s always greeting people and looking for deals at the docks lol. That’s funny! How long are you in Kitimat for?

[@DarrenWMcGinnis]

Long term contract at Rio Tinto so maybe forever.

[@DarrenWMcGinnis]

​my neighbour asked if i were babysitting Ranger yesterday...lol

[@MVSKOOKUM1]

@DarrenWMcGinnis hahah that’s so funny!! Love it!!!🐕‍🦺🐕‍🦺