Sept 16th – Added element in today’s sail with the enchantment of sailing through fog. We could hear the calls of sea birds and sea lions before they became visible.…
Read moreSailing through the fog
We sailed north to see some of our favorite places
Sept 15th – Utilized the tides to encompass our favorite places visiting Flattop and Skipjack Islands, Narveaz Bay, Monarch Head, Johns Pass and New Channel. The moon, one day from…
Read moreSailing to Sucia and Patos – another world
Sailing to Sucia and Patos Islands, exploring mysterious coastlines of mythical realms. Honeycomb sandstone rock formations are homes to pinnipeds. What is around the next corner? Tension in the sound…
Read moreSunset in the maze of islands between Shaw and Orcas of the San Juans
Sailed North to explore the maze of Islands between Shaw and Orcas Islands. Cliff, Nob, Coon, Crane, Reef, Little McConnell, Yellow and Low Islands warmed in the evening light sailing into…
Read moreHappy Christmas
And Best wishes for the New Year Pacific White Sided Dolphins porpoise over the christmas lights, Port of Friday Harbor, San Juan Island
Read moreTransient whales, Resident whales and a submarine
Sailed around San Juan Island accompanied by Transient orca whales, the T75Bs and T36As, up the west side of the island. Close pass from Canadian submarine whale watching with J pod.…
Read moreL pod whales and Humpback Monarch Head to East Point
September sunny days sailing with L pod along the shoreline of Saturna Island. And a Humpback whale in New Channel North of Speiden Island
Read moreSailing North from Rocky Bay
September sails – change in the air. We sailed with two groups of people who joined us in Rocky Bay. North of Speiden with Humpback whales and a variety of…
Read moreDrydock 2015
As well as enjoying sailing we get to enjoy the maintenance of a classic wood boat. As part of a long term maintenance plan August was devoted to removing and…
Read moreJade Starr memorial sail
Scattering of ashes at sea with Jade Starr memorial sail. Boundary Pass and into Canada with Js, Ks and Ls, the Southern Resident Orca Community. Headed home under starlight. Midnight departure…
Read more