While the Hullo ferries finally set sail on Wednesday (Aug. 16), the previous two days of delays due to power outages and wind have led to people finding the humour in the situation.
In one case, someone has gone to the effort of making a joke listing for the . The fake ad - unsurprisingly now flagged for removal - states the owner of the "as new, barely used" Hullo ferries is looking for $35,000 or a trade.
"Will trade for vessel of similar value that is capable of sailing in moderate winds...or 5th wheel travel trailer," they write, taking shots at the fact the ships were kept in port in part due to winds. "Can deliver to your port in the Salish Sea on any calm day!"
The fact the ferries, which were seen by many as a potential alternative to the system, immediately faced issues crossing the of the Salish Sea between downtown Vancouver and Nanaimo was also keyed in on.
Hullo? Can anyone run a ferry service in BC?
— Dion Weisner (@DionsThoughts)
In Nanaimo, satirical site the Beacon, took shots as well after a new schedule was released.
饾棔饾棩饾棙饾棓饾棡饾棞饾棥饾棜: Beleaguered fast ferry "Hullo" releases its new August schedule.
— The Nanaimo Beacon (@NanaimoBeacon)
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That said, the , with passengers on board.
Nanaimo-Vancouver trip is like a really long landing .
— Les Leyne (@LeyneLes)
