Background

This trip was planned as a bit of a shakedown before undertaking an open ocean voyage. This will be a chance to ensure all is working while still in sight of land. Since this trip will take us on the outside( i.e west side) of Vancouve Island, we will have an opportunity to try sail combinations and understand how Tatoosh handles in swells and waves.
If time allows, we may head out due west into the pacific for 2-4 days or so of open ocean sailing,depending on timing,etc.

Going around VI is a big trip for most local sailors, our equivalent of rounding Cape Horn if you like. The west side is sparcely populated, has a lot of historical and aboriginal sites to explore as well as the challenge of rougher conditions, tricky entrances to anchorages, possibility of fog and lack of amenities.