March 10, 2021 – North South East or West is a daily question. It’s always good not to be anchored into one plan. Today as we neared Pt Caution conditions to the north looked ominous. We opted for a fast beam reach to Shaw Island and a downwind wing on wing gentle sail along the Shaw coastline and set a course for Cattle Pass. Conditions were dramatic and beautiful with abundant wildlife.
Black clouds over Friday Harbor
Black cloud over WA State Ferry leaving Friday Harbor
Close hauled sail
Sailing wing on wing
Bald eagle
Clouds over Olympic Mountains
Harbor seals hauled out near Turn Island
Harbor seals hauled out near Turn Island
Harbor seals hauled out near Turn Island
Cattle Pt Lighthouse
Pair of bald eagles on Cattle Pt Lighthouse
Steller sea lions big and small
Congregation of sea lions on Whale Rocks
Steller sea lions on Whale Rocks
Bald eagle and Cattle Pt Lighthouse
Row of harbor seals and Bald eagle and Cattle Pt Lighthouse in the distance
Bald eagle in the sunshine
Harbor seals hauled out near Turn Island
Route Map 3-10-21