Adventures

The Adventures of Motor Vessel Jupiter and Her Crew

Desolation Soundings

May 31, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018

From our expensive fuel stop at Nanaimo – thanks Alberta – deep into Desolation Sound, Jupiter has been on the move, often beyond the reach of voice or data communicatons. ... Read more

Deep Prawns

May 28, 2018May 6, 2026 Adventures, British Columbia, Cuisine, Spring 2018

Having ventured into one of the many abyssal fjords on the Sunshine Coast we moored at a rustic dock at Backeddy Resort & Marina with its fierce currents. A local fishing ... Read more

Active Pass

May 25, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018

A report on the lovely city of Sidney and its accommodating harbour must include mention of the excellent provisioning, fine dining, and a surprisingly good haircut at the Bell Buoy ... Read more

Cozumel of the North

May 23, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018

Having completed all repairs and preparations we set out this morning from Bellingham bound for Sidney, B.C. in near perfect conditions. To date, the weather has far exceeded expectations for ... Read more

NW Explorations

May 16, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, Spring 2018, Washington

Here’s our scenic route through the San Juan Islands from Roche Harbor to Bellingham. Bellingham, known for its Arts and Crafts style bungalows, is a well preserved, post-industrial port city ... Read more

Seeking The Salish Sea

May 12, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018, Washington

Departure from Victoria early on Friday morning was complicated by incoming seaplanes carrying commuters from out islands and the mainland landing in the harbor. Our route took us through the ... Read more

Pacific Splash Down

May 8, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018

At 0930 Jupiter was lifted off Star Lofoten and splashed into the cold waters of the Pacific Ocean at Victoria. All engines started without issue and all systems appear to ... Read more

Arrival in British Columbia

May 7, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, British Columbia, Spring 2018

Star Lofoten arrived at the Ogden Point Terminal in the Port of Victoria last night and will commence unloading this afternoon after customs inspections. We expect Jupiter to splash into ... Read more

Floatin’ on Lofoten

April 24, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, Shipping, Spring 2018

Having transited the Panama Canal the Star Lofoten, carrying Jupiter as deck cargo, is traveling northwest along the coast of Mexico. She is steaming at 13.6 knots, next stop La ... Read more

Death in the Afternoon

April 15, 2018August 17, 2018 Adventures, Florida, Shipping, Spring 2018

Jupiter’s ride to the Pacific Northwest commenced Thursday, April 12 at 22:30 when our freighter, Star Lofoten, departed Port Everglades under cover of darkness. In our haste to secure the ... Read more