May 9, 2025 – Brisk breeze from the North and close-hauled sail curved around to take us toward Tilly Rocks. A couple of tacks and we sailed through the Wasp Islands at Nob Island pass. Winds picked up as we sailed by Bird Rocks where a good many harbor seals watched us sail passed. Tacking and a short run downwind lead us through McConnell and Coon Island Pass. A bald eagle was roosting on the green marker for Shirt Tail Reef. Motor sail against the flood from Point Caution watched by a bald eagle as we passed close to shore. Nice sailing on variable light breezes.
Route map 5/9/25
Harbor seals hauled out
Cabin on Reef Island with Haida carvings
Bald eagle on Shirt Tail Reef channel marker
West tip of Yellow Island
Bald eagle on San Juan Island
Passenger taking the helm
Passenger taking the helm enjoying the sail