The Plan was to Circumnavigate Lopez. What we didn’t know was that Transient Orcas had the same plan. We met them charging in through Cattle Pass with 6 knots of…
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Guess who’s coming to Dinner – J Pod !
Our afternoon sail left from Deer Harbor and caught light to moderate breeze to head North. Seas flattened out in Boundary Pass and my passengers had brought food for the…
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Spring tidal currents flooding through cattle pass made for a sea state that resembled white water rafting. Thanks to Jeanne Hyde for the photos of Peniel
Read moreBirthday BBQ Sunset Sail
Sunset Drift Sail into Wasp Pass and the second day with the new addition of the Barbecue. Strange co-incidence was that my passengers Leila and Justin, (who’s birthday was today),…
Read moreCircumnavigation Sail of San Juan Island
Full Day Sails are my favorite way to go. No hurry, use both the flood and the ebb. Morning Harbor Seal Haul Outs, Transient Orcas, a flippant Steller’s SeaLion taunting…
Read moreSwing Dance Sail San Juan Yacht Club
Swing Dance under close Haul Sail. Opening Day Parade at San Juan Island Yacht Club, Port of Friday Harbor. Outdoor Speakers Installed to play Orca whale calls and then…
Read moreBirthday sail Friday Harbor to Monarch Head with Big Mamma Humpback Whale
50th Birthday sail for both passenger and myself. We were treated to meeting Big Mamma (BCY 0324). Big Mamma was the first humpback whale to return to the Salish Sea…
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Rain doesn’t stop play -cozy deck suits, warm stove and nice cup of tea below.
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Lighted Dolphins on Peniel – Christmas Lights at the Port of Friday Harbor and the Lighted Boat Parade
Read moreWhale Watching Sailing from Friday Harbor to Mouat Point
All Aboard Sailing Whale Watch adventure – the photos say it all – what a day to remember
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