Sailing North. Explored the coastline of Presidents Channel, Orcas island, finding Eagles nests and the ruins of an old Lime Kiln still standing. Beam reach sail to Waldron shoreline and…
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Strange light from forest fires
September 7th – Strange hazy light from forest fires surrounds our area and the sun barely penetrates. Pinnipeds are hauled out to warm their body temperature. Wildlife search south to…
Read moreWildlife adapts to life in an atmosphere of Forest Fire haze
September 5 2017. Sailed North through a very strange orange haze with the atmosphere for many miles being heavily affected by forest fires. We sailed alongside the racing wooden sailboat…
Read moreSailing the edge of the kelp forest
September 4th 2017 Short sail North to Flattop Island, Cactus Island, New Channel. Eagles, seals, Harbor Porpoise and sunshine. Harbor Seals enjoying laying on the kelp forest which has grown to perhaps…
Read moreSummer sailing with Seals and Eagles
September 1st 2017. Summer half day sail North to our favorite places in Paradise
Read more8/22/17 Northern Islands of the San Juans
August 22, 2017 – Fun evening sail where conditions were constantly changing. We sailed to the north on a close-haul to White Rock where the seals sunbathe and gulls and…
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August 22, 2017 – Beautiful morning sail with a visit to Yellow Island. Drop the anchor and hop aboard the skiff to go ashore. Despite the drought, there were flowers…
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August 21, 2017 – Cut the lines and ventured into the beginning of a giant flood tide as the moon began to align with the sun. The light of the sun…
Read moreShort summer sail to Whale Rocks
August 19th 2017. Short Sail down San Juan Channel in summer sunshine
Read moreFamily adventure to Yellow Island
August 15, 2017 – A short sail and family adventure to check out Yellow Island – an island which is owned by the Nature Conservancy since 1979. Set the anchor…
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