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January Scuttlebutt News! - https://mailchi.mp/a0aa5e2dba55/january-scuttlebutt-news New courses, book recommendation, summer flotillas and so much more! Check out this month's newsletter!

It's bottom sanding day! Thanks to Graham for the extra help!!

It has been awhile since I posted a blog post, but here's a quick one about the things I wish I knew about boating in the area before moving Spindrift out here... https://sailnelson.com/2021//11/kootenay-boating-wish-list/

Calling all home study VHF students or anyone thinking of doing their VHF course! I will be hosting an evening review and exam night on February 16 from 6-9 pm.... Please reach out if you need to book an exam and I missed you with my email!

Fiberglass fun! NOT!! Rotten core! Boo... time to cut it out and build it all up again... thankful for @boatworkstoday for the videos to help me along! #rottencore #notsurprised #40yearoldboat #spindrift2point0 #boatprojects

Well the plan for the new year was to get my hatches in order. Fix up some cracks, new hinges, a bit of cosmetic work... nope. Spindrift had other plans! Rotten core. Now the entire hatch will need to be cut up, core replaced and then fiberglass. Joy. #2hoursofworkturnedintoweeks #boaatprojects #iknowyouarejealous

Happy New Year and here's to more adventures in 2021 ' ' #2021sailwithfriends #2021giveaway #2021mustbebetterthan2020 #lookingforwardnotback

R2AK race for 2021 has been canceled but there is a new race for 2021 from the Northwest Maritime Center. Check it out! https://nwmaritime.org/wa360/

Merry Christmas to you and yours wherever you may be anchored this holiday season! I hope you are healthy and safe.

Transport Canada wants to hear from you! Fill in their online survey about PFD & lifejacket usage on your boat. Do you always wear one? Do you only wear one sometimes? Are they in good shape? They need your input to help drive policies and create informative content for boaters. Kootenay Lake Sailing Association Jones Boys Boats Reel Adventures Nelson Whitewater Rafting Co. Friends of Kootenay Lake Stewardship Society Mustang Survival BC Sailing https://www.surveymonkey.ca/r/2XRC2RD

Sailboat adrift off of the dog walk. Looks like a San Juan 21... Kootenay Lake Sailing Association Nelson Star News

Happy Holidays from Sail Nelson! - https://mailchi.mp/c7c74c21/happy-holidays-from-sail-nelson

Tarp is up! Just in time as there's plenty of snow in #rosemont! #boatprojects #getitdone #spindrift2point0 #winterprojects #homesweethome

Christmas sail past with @kootenaylakesailing ! Beautiful boats with beautiful lights! And thanks to @nelsoncitypd for the salute! ' ' @jimreaburn @kootenay_pedalwheelers @toddkettner #happyholidays #bringingjoy

A #brilliant and #beautiful day out on the lake today with @kootenaylakesailing ! #rainbowspinnakers #nicedownwindrun #greatday #sail

Another chili #boat day and this time it is for #haulout! #spindrift is now high and dry! Man she is a beamy lass Excited to get the projects going... #holdoffwinter #boatprojects #anotheradventureforthebooks #hauloutfun

Here's to hoping you had a safe and fun summer... and had no experiences like these...

Very cold day to be dropping Spindrifts mast, but SO glad it is done. One step closer to getting her out of the water for maintenance. Was a very nice cup of hot chocolate afterwards! Thanks to the many helpers! #manyhandsmakelightwork #mastisdown #kootenaystylemastdrop #boatwin #warmingup

KNOT OF THE WEEK: Flat Overhand Bend

This year has been challenging, but hopefully 2021 brings more family adventures! See you on the water in 2021!

#spindrift at night with a #fullmoon #kootenaylakelady #evening

KNOT OF THE WEEK: Double Overhand Stopper

Looking forward to our 2021 sailing season! Spindrift is being hauled out for the winter for some much needed maintenance!

#spindrift at night with a #fullmoon #kootenaylakelady #evening

KNOT OF THE WEEK: Chain Sinnet

New blog post... not much writing and lots of photos! Perfect!

Looking forward to COVID-19-free sailing in 2021! Fingers crossed we are back in the classroom Spring 2021. Enjoy the Fall wind