Mount Washington – Cops for Cancer

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Katherine

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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

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

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Twilight at HMCS Quadra

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Katherine

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The fast paced training day slowly fades into a quiet evening at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre.

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Orca Class Patrol Craft Training (PCT) – Engine Room

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Katherine

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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.

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At the beach

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

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Low tide at Air Force Beach on a beautiful summer day

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Beach crabs

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

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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 the crab claws off of our hands!

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Nautical Art

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

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Nautical art at the 19 Wing Marine section

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Onboard an Orca

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Katherine

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Onboard a warship one should always know how to get to their bunk, the galley, and the life rafts.

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The goal is to spend as little time as possible in a life raft…

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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

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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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HMCS Quadra – sailing

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Katherine

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Cadets sailing at HMCS Quadra Cadet Summer Training Centre

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