May 13, 2017 – A short sail extended on account of a good time. Peregrine falcons calling, two California sea lions barking, water rushing, evening bird song. There are benefits to sailing. Peace and quiet. “Serenity now. Insanity later.”

Great Blue Heron

Washington State Ferry, Wasp Passage

Upwellings leaving a smooth surface in strong current

Clouds over Canada

Sailing to Green Pt, Spieden Island

Steller sea lions logging

Two California sea lions have been here for a few days that we know of

Elephant Rock

Canada Goose

New Channel reflections

Cactus Islands

Peregrine Falcon on squiggly tree

Peregrine Falcon in flight

Peregrine Falcon in flight

Peregrine Falcon in the flowers

Haro Strait – looking for whales

Two sides of Spieden Island

Harbor seal in new growth kelp forest

Bald eagle on stunted Aspen tree on Ripple Island. These are thought to be the oldest living trees in the state of Washington.

Looking north into Boundary Pass

Good times with friends

Pair of Bald Eagles

Layers of Flattop Island

Juvenile Bald Eagle

Sunset in the San Juans

Washington State Ferry, Wasp Passage

Sunset in the San Juans