Diapositives

A sprawling bubble of high pressure brings many days of sunny, clear skies, warm air and calm seas to southern British Columbia.

The few denizens and folks afloat we encounter are in awe of such surprising conditions and are stripped to the minimum like meridional children.

In spite of perfect cruising weather, Jupiter is moored alone at Cortes Bay.
Purple Martins return from Brazil in early May and sort themselves into breeding pairs.
A seal pup appears worried, afloat and alone in Baker Passage.
The mother may have left her on the log while she hunts.
Manning the rails on His Majesty’s Canadian Ship Cormorant
Sutil Point red bell buoy provides a perch for a Bald Eagle.
Traveling sideways on a fine spring day

A crimson columbine and western swordferns flourish along a trail at Lagoon Cove.

Gulf Ranger transits in fog near Blackney Passage.
CCGS M. Charles overtakes Jupiter in the Johnstone Strait. This vessel conducts fisheries surveillance.
Prawn traps at the ready for the opening of commercial fishing at noon, May 15.

The Bars are Open

Isobars say much more than quite a lot
Lines of equal atmospheric pressure is what we’ve got
If lines are close and right up tight
Days are windy and not quite right
If lines spread far and wide the sea astride
Expect calm and quiet over which to glide



6 comments

  1. Dana Starr says:

    Randy & Fiona – Sounds like you’re having great weather, a fine passage and pleasant voyage amongst the BC islands. Traveling sideways looks very cool! Finally some good weather here in Texas after 2 weeks of rain. Enjoy and stay safe! Hope to see you in Austin sometime.

  2. Heather says:

    Wow, look at your weather! I hope you are not still traveling sideways. Fabulous photos and comments. The sun is shining in Vermont. Miss you

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