July 19, 2017 – We just love to sail north. A beautiful sail in the USA and Canada all in one day. So much life all around us. More bald eagles in one day than some have seen in their lifetime. Gorgeous evening light, a cup of hot tea, and a stunning sunset. Take the helm and just go.
Harbor seals resting on Yellow Island
Our passenger taking the helm
Sailing downwind wing on wing
One of our favorite islands, Flattop Island
Pigeon guillemots pair on Flattop Island
Harbor seals on White Rock with Pt Disney in the distance
Harbor seal mom bonding with her new pup
Harbor seal with newborn pup
Pair of bald eagles in cool tree
Group of pigeon guillemots on Skipjack Island
Harbor seals on Bare Island with Mt Baker
Harbor seal poking out behind the lichen covered rocks
Cormorants on Bare Island
Pair of black oystercatchers on Skipjack Island
Harbor seals hauled out on Skipjack Island
Regal bald eagle
Our favorite recognizable matte black harbor seal – on Skipjack Island
Monarch Head, Saturna Island
Pair of bald eagles
Adult bald eagle, Saturna Island
Adult bald eagle
Watchful harbor seal mom and pup
Juvenile bald eagle on Java Rocks
Harbor seals resting on Java Rocks
Black oystercatcher peeking at us from atop Java Rocks
Enjoying the ride from the bowsprit
Layers of islands with many shades of blue
Layers of islands with the setting sun
Black oystercatchers foraging
Stunning sunset as we sailed back to Friday Harbor
Mt Baker seen from Friday Harbor turning pink with the sunset