July 17, 2019 – We cast off with excited passengers who travelled across the world from Germany who choose to come sailing with us. The weather conditions were ever changing with occasional rain sprinkles followed by everlasting rainbows. There were photo opportunities around every turn. Our guests were surprised with how many bald eagles were scattered everywhere throughout our day representing America. Lots of harbor seal moms and new pups. Spectacular lighting as we drifted in paradise. It really was an incredible sail which we will remember.
Route Map 7-17-19
Photo credit: Alan Niles
Photo Credit: Aaron Baggenstos
Madrone Tree on Yellow Island
Pretty lighting on the trees of Yellow Island
Impressive clouds
Little McConnell Island
Mouflon Rams on Spieden Island
Bald eagle gathering nest materials
Bald eagle gathering nest materials
Harbor seal with nursing pup
Elephant Rock with eagle and seal
Bald eagle in Madrone Tree
Peregrine Falcon
Interesting clouds over Tip Top Hill
The first of many rainbows
Harbor seal mom and pup playing in the bull kelp
Downwind sailing
Red-head harbor seal
Bald eagle nest
Bald eagle nest
Black oystercatchers
Pretty skyscape
Flattop Island
Juvenile bald eagle
Harbor seal mom with pup
Pigeon guillemot with dinner
Layers of time
Barbara talking with the guests about whales
Beginning of the sunset
Yellow Island in incredible lighting
Double rainbow
Rainbow over the islands in Wasp Pass
Rainbow and Cliff Island
Looking west at the sunset
Beautiful light on the forest
Sunset over Yellow Island
Sunset over San Juan Island
Sailing back to Friday Harbor with a rainbow on our beam
Our lovely guests – they said there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothes. No rain will ruin our parade!
Our view as we sailed home
Sunset sail
Sunset sail with a rainbow
Barbara happy as can be
Friday Harbor after sundown