Category Archives: Vancouver Island Images

Graffiti Bash 2014

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

25th Annual Graffiti Bash 2014 held by the Comox Valley Classic Cruisers Car Club

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Perrey’s Beach – low tide

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

I had previously visited Perrey’s Beach at high tide and decided to return for a look during a low tide – it was well worth it. Lot’s of tide pools, a vast expanse of sand, and some interesting sections of … Continue reading →

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Mount Washington – Strathcona Parkway

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

Driving to Mount Washington on the spectacular Strathcona Parkway

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Mount Washington – Cops for Cancer

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

A Cops For Cancer cyclist beating the Strathcona Parkway as she heads to Mount Washington.

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Mount Washington – at the top

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

The weather stations and radio repeaters at the top of Mount Washington – the very top…

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Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT) – Engine Room

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Katherine

A look around the engine room of Grizzly, a Royal Canadian Navy Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT). The Orcas are powered by two 2,500 hp Caterpillar 3516B V-16, 4-stroke water-cooled diesel engines.   [fbalbum url=”https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.260046447452407.1073742017.123247217798998&type=3″ size=”187″]

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

A low tide at Air Force Beach near CFB Comox is an ideal time to go searching for crabs – we’re using tongs to gently grab the crabs without getting oil from our hands on them – and to keep … Continue reading →

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Onboard an Orca

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

Onboard a warship one should always know how to get to their bunk, the galley, and the life rafts. The goal is to spend as little time as possible in a life raft… HMCS Quadra,Comox,Navy,Cadets,Goose Spit, Canadian Forces,CFB Comox,Vancouver Island … Continue reading →

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

Staff Cadet PO1 Berthelot from HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre closed up for Special Sea Duty Men aboard Grizzly, an Orca Class patrol and training ship.

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