July 9, 2017 – Full moon = big tides. Sailed south out through Cattle Pass and found Whale Rocks full of harbor seals – some getting splashed by the waves,…
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April 25, 2017 – Birthday celebration with the T11’s! T11 is just a little older than David, and her son is the same age as Barbara. They’re experienced in lifeĀ –…
Read moreA gray whale at our door step
There was an unusual sighting today… a gray whale in San Juan Channel! We scooted out the door in a hurry to see him. Together we moved swiftly through Cattle…
Read moreAfternoon Ts at Friday Harbor
Chose to sail North in San Juan Channel after hearing of the T36’s and T46’s heading down President’s Channel. However out of the blue we bumped into the T99’s north…
Read moreSailing with a new roller furled Genoa
Sprightly Spring sailing with a new roller furled Genoa. Exciting! We loved it! It was a beautiful day. Wing on wing downwind up San Juan Channel. Close hauled around Flattop…
Read morePeace and tranquility on the water
9/26/16 – Incredible skies with interesting clouds as we set sail towards Flattop Island, a National Wildlife Refuge. There were so many harbor seals warming up in the sun. The…
Read moreCircumnavigating San Juan Island
Sept 9th – Everything we saw on our trip today was beautiful. Lots of bald eagles – more than we’ve seen in over a month. Encountered a group of Dall’s…
Read moreA quick morning outing with Transient orcas, and an afternoon with lots of wildlife
Sept 5th – The T65A’s, our “Resident” Transient killer whales, pass Friday Harbor early in the morning. Our afternoon trip came with the true experience of the rainforest: rain. Hot…
Read moreJ28 Polaris in trouble
Visiting our furred and feathered friends we sailed to Flattop, Cactus and down the west side of San Juan Island. J28’s at Lime Kiln. J28 Polaris reported as emaciated –…
Read moreFamily Sails
An education for sure. Rain and moderate to strong winds in Haro Strait meant serious speed with reefed main on a beam reach to Canada. Winter weather in the beginning…
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