July 26, 2020 – As we left Friday Harbor we met a steller sea lion. The decision for North or South was tricky for us but the sea lion made us…
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Southern Residents take Cattle Pass at 10 knots
July 25, 2020 – After drifting through Turn Island Pass we raised sails for a close hauled sail South to tack our way to Cattle Pass. Deadman Island harbor seals…
Read moreEpic sail with Resident Orcas (L’s and some K’s) and 2 Humpbacks
July 24, 2020 – Epic is the term we use to describe days like today. It started out like many others, rolling the dice to sail North on the whim…
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July 23, 2020 – With strong southerlies to the south we planned to head north today. With a reefed main sail we headed up San Juan Channel and on to…
Read moreSail from Lovers Leap to Lovers Cove in blustery winds
July 22, 2020 – We left Friday Harbor with a peaceful wing on wing down wind sail passed Point Caution. On hearing of a humpback whale making her way up…
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July 21, 2020 – We had an earlier sail today and the winds were really blowing causing us to reef the sails. However, when we cast off for our evening…
Read moreA sail to Flattop Island & New Channel
July 21, 2020 – Wing on wing – sailing fast and close to shore of Point Caution with a sprightly beam reach to the Wasp Islands. A moments calm drifting through…
Read moreAnniversary sunset sail
July 20, 2020 – Some wind and a strong ebb tide helped dictate our course for a beautiful sunset sail. Wing on wing to Hicks Bay where we drifted in…
Read moreSailing with minke whales and a humpback
July 20, 2020 – As we exited the harbor we made our way down San Juan Channel with the ebb tide in our favor. Hugging the Lopez Island coastline from…
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July 19, 2020 – A figure eight sunset sail. Reid Rock down to Turn Island Pass on the ebb. Crossed to Shaw Island and viewed the sunset as we followed…
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