BECALMED AT THE DOCK DUE TO FOREST FIRE SMOKE.
This forest fire smoke in early summer was so thick that breathing it for any length of time was deemed to be an extreme health hazard. This smoke stretched all the way to Eastern Canada, New England States and ultimately to Europe, albeit thinning out the further East it goes. I wore a mask that day just to pick up parts from Panache. May as well so something constructive at home right? Unknown to me Environment Canada had issued a strong advisory that week to stay indoors. Ah it was lousy sailing anyway, with little to no wind! BUT, here we are in Feb, 2024 and there are already 54 fires burning in Alberta.