This past Saturday saw the 2nd annual Sooke Spirit Festival which was a resounding success. What started as a small event in a snowstorm last year, grew into a well organized and well attended family affair this year. I was driving the lead boat (the Coast Guard Auxiliary boat) in the sailpast, and managed toContinue reading “Sooke Spirit Festival was a Success – Sailpast Video”
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Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary Training Facility Burglarized
TWICE. As I was trying to sort out a ride to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 37 – Sooke Christmas party on Saturday night, I found out that our building on MacMillan Road down Whiffen Spit had been broken into some time between Wednesday, December 17th and Saturday the 20th. I drove down to helpContinue reading “Sooke Coast Guard Auxiliary Training Facility Burglarized”
Cattle Rescue With the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 37 – Sooke
Once upon a time, I wanted to join the Coast Guard. I wanted to take off to Nova Scotia and attend the Coast Guard College, and spend my days at sea rescuing mariners in distress and patrolling the coast to prevent accidents and maritime pollution. I never ended up going, but about a year agoContinue reading “Cattle Rescue With the Coast Guard Auxiliary Unit 37 – Sooke”