Category Archives: ocean

Point Holmes – a stormy day

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Katherine

A stormy day at Point Holmes

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Air Force Beach – December storm

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Katherine

Another December storm – Air Force Beach Yet another storm hits Vancouver Island – this one with gale to storm force winds forming some confused seas and good sized waves. Wind and ocean spray make for some challenging conditions for … Continue reading →

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Air Force Beach – storm force wind and waves

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force wind and waves This one battered the car just after I shot it – Air Force Beach, adjacent to CFB Comox.

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Sea foam

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Katherine

Storm force winds on Georgia Strait whip up a batch of sea foam – Point Holmes

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The boat that no longer floats

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Katherine

Three boats that no longer float, after sinking or being tossed ashore at Goose Spit, near HMCS Quadra. While this section of the Comox Harbour is relatively sheltered, the bottom is mostly mud and not a great place to anchor … Continue reading →

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The Salmon Dock

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Katherine

Comox Marina – end of November I often see signs advertising “Tuna at Salmon Dock” so I am going to refer to this section of the Comox Marina as the Salmon Dock.

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Air Force Beach

Posted on December 4, 2015 by Katherine

It’s been a while since I took the time to go to the beach – it’s been too long, and life being rather hectic at times, I have not, until now, realized how long it’s been and how much I … Continue reading →

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Strathcona view

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katherine

Strathcona and the Comox Glacier viewed from Comox The setting sun provides some wonderful long light – it’s a fantastic time to be out with a camera as the colours come alive,  and the increasing shadows accentuate both nature and … Continue reading →

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Inlet Wrangler

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Katherine

Inlet Wrangler heading north past Quadra Island Built: 2007, MacTavish Welding Limited, Campbell River Construction Material: Steel Gross Tonnage (t): 47.85 Net Tonnage (t): 35.89 Length: 13.21m Breadth: 6.1m Draft: 3.17m Power: 2x 746 Kw diesel Speed (knots): 10.0 Propulsion: … Continue reading →

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An Island view

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Katherine

Newcastle Island and Protection Island beyond Swy-a-Lana Lagoon

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