Discovering Canada's Desolation Sound: Cruising, Repairs, and Local Eats

[@mwjii]

Wow the lazee gal was incredible! Thanks Peter.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Isn't she!

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

OMG!!! Starting ~12:00 mark... that was awesome and stunning and gorgeous-- the man on the bow of his boat playing the cello. Beautiful and serene and enchanting... an unexpected treasure in a secluded alcove of a patch of stunning scenery for so many miles around. Middle Earth? Almost like Elven Lore from Tolkien... I was truly smitten by that. Thank you, Peter, for including that magical moment in this video (and I thank that man for allowing your drone to film him!) Even in these insane times of upheaval (politicized responses to something clearly threatening our lives), it's so promising to see and hear one beautiful spark of our humanity.

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

Just replayed that part and realized that was Zephyrus he was on. All I said still stands.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much! A talented friend. We may see more of him.....

[@crustycurmudgeon2182]

@@TravelsWithGeordie I certainly hope so! Always loved classical strings. Again, thank you so much for that brief moment of bliss !

[@freshlysquosen]

This is the only channel on KZbin that has random cellist performances, beautiful scenery and oh ya, anchor winch repair. Love it, love it, love it!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Love ya love ya love ya!

[@DavidA877]

Peter and Co - thank you for keeping us sane and believing in boat life in the great outdoors. - Australia

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks David

[@chrisroberts3280]

Have to say, that must be one on the best anchorages in the world. Just stunning .

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

And there are many more as nice or nicer...

[@anniemalone8556]

Our 1944 Monk was 42' long...found her in Maple Bay 1990....lived aboard while restoring....cruising up and down south coast with kids and dog...still look for her it was the best time.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

What's her name?

[@bostonpaul7065]

Oh, man, Peel Pub, 1993, my first legally bought beer. What an incredible video, Peter. I've never seen a place that can compare.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

And Chez Paris around the corner?

[@sonnybrooks264]

Like when you walk around the marinas and talk about the boats that are there. Cheers! 👍🍺

[@rbassettjr]

Why would anyone live on land without a boat in your area, beautiful scenery around every corner. Thanks Peter.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Exactly my thought!

[@gregpallett1839]

Wow. The cello sequence was sublime, very moving!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks!

[@Mooreish]

What a stunningly beautiful part of the world.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It certainly is Lucy!

[@cruisingjacksonrose7008]

You are making me seriously crush on classic wooden boats!

[@josealemany4525]

Ahh... another refugee from old Montreal. I used to frequent the Winston Churchill Pub on Crescent st. and the Bistro on Mountain. Surement,,, cette jeune fille au cheveux rousse te va briser ton coeur.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Those were the days!

[@ccrm10]

That cellist was spectacular! What a great spot for some moving music. The rousse beer is one of my favorites!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It was so fun!

[@Coolsweat67]

Bottoms up mate

[@PollardGeorge]

Rousse! Sounds like a toast. The music was perfect for that place. I'm looking forward to next week's episode already.

[@MrCrabbing]

Fantastic bit of chello

[@haighaj]

Wow what an amazing spot, another great video!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Andrew.

[@SteifWood]

When you are 18 in Norway most kids are russ. For non-natives I have to explain: when kids finish high school after 13 yrs in chains, it's time for celebration. For many that means they buy an old bus, fixes it up to a fancy club-like standard with mega-booster sound system, get some beer (actually enormous amounts of beer), dress up (or rather down) in "spill-approved" overalls, and do not stop partying for weeks. Ohh, I forgot -- half of them dress in red - or rousse - clothes while the others ... I cannot remember. Point is, the red "rousse" russ drinking their beer probably won't notice if they're served a rousse beer.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Great story, and you're the T shirt winner this week. Shoot me off an email at [e-mail] and I'll set you up.

[@garydeschaines]

Absolutely magnificent scenic background at Prideaux Haven... My thanks to you, your host and guests for sharing such a wonderful evening.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Glad you enjoyed it Gary!

[@jimdavis1380]

Cello! How cool...

[@milt7348]

Magnificent scenery, thank you. Stay healthy and see you next week.

[@chrisbesignano]

Peter, thumbs up for your call out to the Peel Pub. I spent many a night during my teenage years in that fine establishment. Enjoy the rousse beer!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Back when they gave out free beer on the street to those waiting in line.

[@stephenmiller6690]

About 15 years ago we neglected to set up a stern line while in PH. Swung on the tide and drifted out into the channel without even a kiss on the rocks. Woke up to a startling realization that we were not in Kansas anymore (to quote Dorothy). Pretty interesting to see how fast you can start the engine and get a Grand Banks 42 back into PH at 2 in the morning. Even managed a stern line in the dark. As I recall there were just a couple of boats there at the time. We were anchored almost exactly where you are. PH is one of my favorite places on the planet.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

What? Wait? you drifted OUT through the maze of rocks at the entrance? You lucky sod!

[@stephenmiller6690]

@@TravelsWithGeordie Yes we did and yes we know how lucky we were! Have never a missed a stern line ever again I can tell you.

[@todddunn945]

Beautiful, beautiful place Peter. I wish we had something even 10% as beautiful here in Maine.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It is nice, but I've cruised Maine, you are blessed there too. Nova Scotia is only a short hop once this mess is over. Lovely cruising there too. I'll be back.....

[@marineman2298]

Where Peter, friends, and the loving memory of pup Geordie are is certainly a beautiful part of the world but....HUH? Ask one of your counselors there at the Maine School for the Blind to take you on a day trip to the coast. Ask them to describe what they see...

[@todddunn945]

@@marineman2298 I am not sure what your point is. The Maine coast is OK, but it simply does not compare to the BC coast. Plus we have the lobster gear to contend with which they don't.

[@graves3919]

When your boat looks somewhat like your "friends" boat, you will have it pretty well done. You are making exellent progress. Looks like there isn't anything you can't tackle. I had a 36 wood trawler but I just ran out of energy. Wish I wasn't past doing what you are doing. I would be there too. Very sorry to hear about your loss. PLEASE, # your episodes, Makes keeping up with you easier. Anacortes

[@freshlysquosen]

#183. Stuff gets good around episode #38. ;)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks so much, When budget allows MV Geordie will be spectacular. The episodes are numbered but on some screens the title is truncated.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hmmm, must go back and watch #38.....

[@romainalive4345]

Another majestic place to anchor very jealous cheers guys to rickards rousse🍻 enjoy your view

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks!

[@davidboultinghouse3332]

You are full of surprises you can also play the cello very nice and thank you for that loved it

[@garrydavis3475]

I was brought up on a boat like yours in the uk 🇬🇧 in Chichester called the lively lady we went everywhere. Channel Islands cows Torquay in Cornwall down to Penzance. Dad’s gone now ashes at sea boat is gone jollies over. I’m just pleased to see you guys living the dream

[@michaeltravers952]

Checked up translation..... Rousse is Redhead, which makes sense when relating to the beer eh!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I like it!

[@patricesavard366]

I haven't had a Rousse in years! I'm more of a traditional Pilsner guy, but I'm trying a bit of IPA as it seems to be the next big thing! I try to get them not too bitter! Anyway! Enjoy the view!

[@kennylaxague5528]

I have the same problem with the bitterness. I do like an IPA made near me called Green Head (from Newburyport, MA). It calls itself a "west coast IPA" so I think I'll try to find others like it.

[@patricesavard366]

@@kennylaxague5528 thanks! I might look into that!

[@jonathanhinkins6215]

Rousse alert, Rousse alert, you are a very talented fellow. Many strings to your bow. Thank you for sharing so many beautiful places. Stay save from the UK

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ahh very kind but alas it's not my cello playing but that of a good and very talented friend.

[@johnlord7854]

Thanks again Peter. Really appreciate the use of the Chart Plotter - combined with Google Maps on my phone, I can even follow your travels from New Zealand :) Beautiful scenery ! Have a great week. Regards, John.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You're very welcome John!

[@terrytrainor3760]

Big fan Peter . Keep up the great work .

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks Terry!

[@ckm-mkc]

For the clutch disk lining, find a place that relines clutches and/or brake shoes. They will be able to replace the material.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Great point. thankfully there's lots of life left in this disk.

[@travisnelson9247]

Rousse. Great video.

[@10tenman10]

Ricker Red; sold by the pitcher at the bar next door to Aylmer (next to Hull) hockey rink. Very good memories.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Ahhh yes, pitchers,....

[@sired7760]

Fond memories of Lazy Gal. Some stories to tell when we get together.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo, look forward to hearing.

[@skwyrz1]

That beer had a nice Rousse label.

[@servicarrider]

The cello scene seemed like something straight out of a scary movie, to me. Very cinematic, on your part. What was on the menu for the evenings cuisine? Not liver with fava beans and a nice chianti, I hope.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, was a fun night.

[@nolemons]

“They call me Rousse!” The chello part made me tear up....beautifull KZbin art guys and gals...Rickerd’s red reminds me of pioneer square in Seattle early 90’s ....mmmmmmmmm cheers

[@mikeriester8798]

Peter, just came across your channel. I’m a big fan! I’ve already subscribed. My condolences on the passing of Geordie. I’ll add the word ROUSSE to this, maybe I’ll be lucky enough to get a T-shirt. Keep up the great work, I love the channel. Also looking at the Great Loop in the future.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Welcome aboard Mike!

[@EnglishLawyer]

Good thing the headlining in the boat isn't made of nylon otherwise you who have looked like Don King! LOL Great video.

[@brianklink273]

Rousse wine perhaps with some of that beautiful shrimp you have up there.

[@act9246]

Absolutely love your cruising vids... but sure do miss your boat.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks, won't be long now...

[@jafa101]

Wow spectacular. Yes us Aussies make have trouble with Quebec french, never heard the word rousse for red before.

[@KarlLittle1975]

Rousse....how do I use that word???? No idea! Love the windlass...and thank you again for using the maps! We definitely need to come for a visit when the world allows. Great work again!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes you do

[@harveypost7799]

Don't no if my relatives still live in Toronto ,Carnys believe it or not

[@billlarocheatb1]

Being new to your channel, It would be easier to catch up if you did numbered episode's. Enjoying you content!🙂

[@poche660]

The curved windshield is awesome but too many ports.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It's indulgence..

[@markfisher8206]

Sorry Peter it was all I could come up with! Someone was forcing me to use ruse in a sentence!LOL

[@harveypost7799]

Watching sum knives restorations .one talked about phony old rusted knives.in Quebec lots of antiques..45-55 years ago..dig a big hole throw wooden furniture in hole bury ,wait proper time the dig up antiques..

[@Rpmsailor]

It may be Rouse, but I kind sir, am Russell, who is a little "rouse" with sunburn! Enjoyed this episode very much. Thank you.

[@MrCrabbing]

At the start of the video as you left the wharf I could see the green bow of what looked like a ex European beam trawler or trawler I could well be wrong mind

[@yogihartmann8562]

Rousse to you my friend!

[@JamesBond-xq3tw]

Oh. ,I so want to do it .bucket list .thanks

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

You should!

[@kscipkkkk]

I am going to have brunch at Lol Rousse. A Michelin restaurant.

[@kscipkkkk]

Lil'

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo, must Google...

[@kevinhays2000]

Hi Peter - the Rousse must be good since it was made back to the '80. Cheers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Right!?!

[@pappalardolab2974]

Care to elaborate on that cello sequence? Rousse, yeah. But cello-splain, please.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, A good friend from the area has many talents, I didn't know he played until he turned up for dinner aboard with it. Couldn't resist the chance to film him.

[@gregpallett1839]

More cello! A mini boat concert!

[@mikehenry4868]

Montreal in the 80's! Oh my that was fun! Off to the store to get some Rickards Red! Call it rousse or rouge, I am all in. Great video, great trip. Thanks.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, they were good years....

[@laurapaine7495]

That does look like a magical place!

[@katrinebohr3119]

Brill 😃

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks as always Katrine

[@ianadkins471]

Ahhhh the days of Rickards. I’m in Montreal now and I’ll have to see if I can find it and toast your sharing the travels. I’ll have a look for some Boreal Rousse too. Cheers!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Montreal in the summer heat, what I don't miss....

[@ianadkins471]

I agree with the heat statement. Not enjoying it currently. My brother and father constantly remind me of your beautiful weather there!

[@franklang7778]

Peter, love your channel, when are you going to get back to fixing and building?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Back aboard MV Geordie mid August and straight to brightwork... Then another engine swap.....

[@jimglass5385]

Fantastic enjoy

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Thanks again

[@donjohnson5307]

Wow great video, some dyi , great music, great chart pics and beautiful camera work. ROUSE, haul (something) vigorously in the specified direction. "rouse the cable out" in the morning morning before you leave your Anchorage.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Right! another awesome meaning.

[@peterrobson2081]

You should try Ruby Tears by Parallel 49. It's a good Rousse.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes! will do very soon!

[@anniemalone8556]

Oh and Rickards Red not anything new maybe only the sunshine coast

[@James_Innes]

presumably Rousse refers to the red head on the beer ne'est-ce pas. But I'm intrigued by the random fellow on the Cello. Not something you say every day!

[@sawman33]

I am not associated with the Rickards Red, but i plan to explore it now. Maybe I am related, that would be nice.

[@franklang7778]

boundless humour, "it's not asbestos, I would recognize the smell"

[@jeremykamel9655]

frank lang I laughed at that also.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Don't we all?

[@markfisher8206]

When you say Prudeaux haven is the prettiest place in the Sound it’s a ruse! The prettiest place on the is Princess Louisa inlet.You can also put in atEgmont for the largest(obscene sized) hamburger you have ever seen!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Fair enough, but I think I just meant most popular, perhaps wrongly...

[@harveypost7799]

Just wondering if u folk save sum shrimp.

[@alesnloggers]

Jealous that you're up there. We will be leaving Victoria for points norh on the 23rd, may pass you along the way

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Woo Hoo, flag us down.

[@jaytruesdale1805]

No ruse needed for the Rousse.

[@geraldtonjjeeper]

Biere rousse, c'est manifique!

[@robertlandry5676]

The best part of boating! Do you use the heater at night? Zephyrus looks very nice and seaworthy.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

We haven't used it for some time. In fact it's bloody hot these last weeks. Thankful for swimming in the lovely warm waters here.

[@guyvervoort6293]

I'm surprised your friends had difficulty finding rousse beer in BC as Rickard's Red is fairly easy to find in Alberta.

[@briancook4065]

Rousse sounds like the german word rous meaning hurry think i prefer the first word hurry and myself are strangers

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Hah!, the more time I spend up here is Desolation the more I agree....

[@laurylafleur3915]

Are you ever going to do more work and finish your own boat. I keep hoping . Perhaps change the site to," Working on someone else's boat."

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

I'll be back aboard MV Geordie mid August and hard at work....

[@RetiredPilot]

If I get on our boat and travel a kilometre to the beer store I can pick up a 24 of Rickers Red without any problem. Cheers. Is the lady becoming shy again.?????

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Almost always shy...

[@terrytrainor3760]

Peter I noticed you did not love Ricards Red . As a huge Red beer fan . In my opinion R Red is the worst red on the marked . Please rank your beer by number 1 to 10 .

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, you noticed... I love the nostalgia. RR was, for many, one of the first exposures to craft beers in Montreal. Great memories. But no, not amazing in 2020, how about a 5......

[@MrCrabbing]

Wow rousse

[@harveypost7799]

I belched 😁

[@harveypost7799]

Well my 0.4 L beer glass with the handle is empty and i belched again ..oops lites out guards b making their rounds..

[@jeremykamel9655]

How well is the solar working out? I hope you end up with AIS on your boat when you get her going. Then your views can see what your up to and track cruise progress.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

The solar is brilliant! We could not have managed without. We keep two apartment fridges, two desktop computers and everything else running. Silently.... I sold my little generator when we went to an electric dinghy because I don't want anymore gasoline aboard. AIS is coming for sure!

[@marcc5028]

Actually my dear friend, rousse is redhead and rouge is red 🤠

[@stephane7012]

yep, and this an amber beer (ambrée in french)

[@waynemcphail7825]

Who was playing the cello on the bow scene?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

A very talented friend. Who we may see again.......

[@dale3122]

Rousse. adjective. reddish-brown. ginger; There's a loose bottle of Rousse Thats a little malty But appeals to the salties So get your chops around a loose bottle of Rousse!

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Love it!

[@Verner471]

Did I miss Geordie or is he not aboard?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Geordie passed away a few months back. He is aboard though, in a lovely little cedar box.

[@10tenman10]

Les Carbonieres was a favorite brasserie of mine. Was the Peel pub not a gay bar at one point?

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Yes, another favorite. The original Peel Pub on St Catherine was a proper pub, when they opened the Peel Pub show bar on De Maisonneuve the original slowly morphed into a gay bar. Rickard's Red actually first debuted in the short lived Peel Pub International on Peel itself. I understand the only remaining Peel Pub is a sports bar at this location.

[@gmay48]

rousse an old word for an old beer

[@JoeTheLion60]

Peter - God gave you too much talent which explains my lack ha ha :-)

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Heh, too kind.

[@christopherpeterson1400]

Looks like an old mc murphy winch.. old school serviceable bronze,,, not like todays plastic imports.

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

It is and yes, I agree completely!

[@mildmitch]

I wonder if you have encountered any Kanga ROUSSE on your voyage? Sorry for tthat lol. Mitchell s/v Sonata

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

ROFL!!!

[@harveypost7799]

Utube sold could this be goodbye...stay tuned...

[@TravelsWithGeordie]

Keeping an eye on it

[@hallenw]

Rousse

[@graeme-sailingskeptic]

Lazy Gal that's some solid boat porn right there! And I'm rousse with envy!

[@harveypost7799]

Noise what noise..I'm oh 98.5 % deef.

[@patrickjernigan1025]

Bonsoir Mon Ami Russe Sure Wish you would attempt to look at your Facebook page I've left about 2 Months worth of messages on it ya I've been watching when your online so again thanks for saying Hi