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VHF Radios with DSC …. Connections make all the difference

Recently, I upgraded my VHF Radio Operators Certificate to include the endorsement for DSC (Digital Selective Calling) Digital Selective Calling and DSC VHF radios have been around for a while now but there seems to be some information out there that … Continue reading

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Early Winter Project…….New Flooring

First Winter Project this year is new flooring. For a couple of reasons we wanted to replace the flooring in the galley, head and stateroom in Tolly Roger. When we got the boat the “head” had been tiled with a … Continue reading

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2013 CANADIAN TOLLYCRUISERS RENDEZVOUS

With the Fall weather in full swing now this will likely be the last cruising entry for the year. Seems like the season went by too quickly but we had a good cruising year and already have some ideas for … Continue reading

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Summer Cruzin’

This year our first stop was Prevost Harbor and  Stuart Island State Park Prevost would be the meeting spot for Breakaway, Abraxis, Adagio and Untide! We walked, hiked, kayaked,played lots of games, relaxed, walked again and dinghy rafted for many “happy … Continue reading

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When all PLATHS lead to a new Windlass

Recently we were gathered with friends planning our mid Summer Cruise. It became quite clear that this cruise would involve anchoring at a few more places than I had thought. I happened to casually mention that our boat, (while having … Continue reading

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July Cruise – Interrupted – Finding the true meaning of LUCKY

We started out for a 12 Day Cruise at Reid Harbor, Stuart Island for a night and then traveled to the Annual Tollycraft Rendezvous in Roche Harbor. It was a great cruise over the “straight” with calm seas. We found … Continue reading

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Sucia Island May Long Weekend

I guess we have another tradition to follow……. Sucia Island, more specifically, Fossil Bay for the May Long Weekend. This is our second year going to Sucia for the May long weekend. It is such a great place and makes a … Continue reading

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Radar Mast Project

I have always really liked the look of  Tolly’s with a Radar Mast. The radar on Tolly Roger needed upgrading and I wanted to add a mast at the same time. After sourcing only 2 companies that would still make … Continue reading

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Canadian Tollycraft Rendezvous

We attended the 2012 Tollycraft Rendezvous at Telegraph Harbour Marina  Sept 12th – 16th Great to see our “Tolly” friends and meet new Tollycraft owners. There were about 60 Tollycraft boats from 23′ to 61′. This event is always fun … Continue reading

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Annual Summer Cruise with MV Bunbury

Summer Cruise ………….July 26 – Aug 6, 2012 The cruise plan was set a few months ago. We figured it would be better to plan it and make some marina reservations before setting off. So, we decided on a circle … Continue reading

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