July 22, 2017 – Oh there was much planning involved in figuring out the perfect spot for a very special wedding proposal. It was decided that we would take our passengers to one of our favorite places – to the top of Lovers Leap where he would pop the question.
We set a course towards Stuart Island while visiting some of our favorite wildlife hangouts along the way. Bald eagles were scattered all over Flattop Island while mother harbor seals kept busy caring for their new pups. Crossing over to New Channel we weaved through the bull kelp forests in between the Cactus Islands before cutting through Johns Pass.
Upon arrival at Prevost Harbor on the north side of Stuart Island we dropped the anchor and boarded the skiff for our on-shore adventure. It was a peaceful stroll through the forest as we made our way to one of our favorite look out points known as Lovers Leap.
We knew the moment was coming and made some separation from our passengers to give them their privacy. Before we knew it, Matt was down on one knee asking Andrea to take his hand in marriage. The camera was firing picture after picture capturing this special moment as she said “yes”. For the rest of the day we were all smiles celebrating the love of this lovely couple.
Bald eagle
Flowers on Yellow Island
Pacific Madrone Tree on Jones Island
Harbor porpoise
Bald eagle tucked in next to the tree trunk
Layers of Flattop Island
Juvenile bald eagle on Flattop Island National Wildlife Refuge
Harbor seal mom and pup ducked into the cove
Purple starfish
Bald eagles messing about on Flattop Island
Harbor seal moms with their new pups on Flattop Island
Bald eagle on the rocks
Harbor seals by the Cactus Islands
Harbor seal mom swimming with new pup
Bull kelp forests with harbor seals on the rock
Our sailboat “Peniel” at anchor in Prevost Harbor, Stuart Island
Thistle on Stuart Island during our hike to Lovers Leap
Foxglove and wildflowers on Stuart Island during our hike to Lovers Leap
The trail on Stuart Island to Lovers Leap
The path to the top of Lovers Leap
The proposal on top of Lovers Leap
The kiss after she said “yes!”
Turn Point Lighthouse, Stuart Island
Peely bark on a madrone tree
Having fun climbing the trees
Having fun climbing the trees
Large Douglas Fir along the trail
Hiking back down to the boat
Bald eagle perched near her nest on Stuart Island
Turn Point Lighthouse
Our happy newly engaged couple
Black oystercatchers flying by
Bald eagle chick
Juvenile bald eagle
Maturing bald eagle with head and tail feathers turning white
Adult bald eagle watching us sail by
Barbara and David
Docked at Spring Street Landing near the Ferry