July 2nd, 2018 – morning half day sail – We sailed north from Friday Harbor with the flood while a black oyster catcher flew by going south with a limpet in…
Read moreMorning half day sail with porpoising porpoises and harbor seal pups
Circumnavigation sail of Orcas Island
June 28, 2018 – Today we departed Friday Harbor with two different island pick ups. First stop, Lopez Island. Downwind sailing via Upright Channel to Shaw to pick up our…
Read moreSpectacular sail North
June 25, 2018 – We reefed the main sail with strong winds when we left the harbor and caught the flood north. Drifting the south shore of Flattop Island we…
Read moreSan Juan Islands Sailing on midsummers eve
June 19, 2018 – Harbor seals were basking in the sunshine with the falling tide and bald eagles were dotted along shore up in the trees. After admiring the gorgeous…
Read moreDown and around Castle Rock
May 30, 2018 – We sailed south and out through Cattle Pass after a Lopez pick up. Goose Island was full of commotion as a pair of bald eagles flew…
Read moreCircumnavigated Orcas Island
May 23, 2018 – Circumnavigated Orcas Island with a visit to Sucia, Clements Reef, Matia, Barnes & Clark, and Lawrence Pt. Such a variety of geology, forest types, and weather…
Read moreA hot summer day in the spring
May 22, 2018 – A hot summer day in the spring. Raccoons were hiking the cliffs, seals galore laying out sunbathing, and bald eagles battling out their pecking order. Launched…
Read more80th Birthday sail to Flattop Island
May 10, 2018 – A special 80th birthday sail in the San Juans. With light winds we threaded our way through the islands to circle Flattop Island, a beautiful National…
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May 7, 2018 – Sailing downwind to Yellow Island where Canada geese wandered through slopes of blue camas. On through Spring Pass to Green Point where Steller sea lions were…
Read moreYellow Island in full bloom
May 1, 2018 – Gorgeous day to explore the islands. Wildflowers in full splendor so we took the tender ashore to hike around Yellow Island. Over 30+ steller sea lions…
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