May 19, 2021 – The day began with threatening dark clouds and a faint sprinkle, but to our good luck they subsided shortly after our departure. The skies were full…
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Strong winds and a sail around Henry Island
May 18, 2021 – Winds were forecast to be sustained at 20 mph today so we left Friday Harbor cautiously with the mainsail at second reef. It turned out that…
Read moreHalf day sunset sail
May 15, 2021 – Private sail from Friday Harbor and over to Orcas Island via Upright Channel to pick up the rest of our passengers after they missed their ferry.…
Read moreGray whale on Salmon Bank
May 15, 2021 – Sailed south after leaving Friday Harbor cutting behind Turn Island where harbor seals warmed up on the rocks. Passed by Goose Island cormorant rookery and over…
Read moreA half day sail north
May 12, 2021 – Half day sail with a little bit of everything – weather and wind-wise. A sail up to Pt Disney, White Rock, Flattop, and Green Pt. We…
Read moreHumpback whale BCX1210 and brand new calf
May 9, 2021 – Our first sail with a humpback whale this year. BCX1210 “Slate” showed up in our area with a brand new calf. It was just beautiful watching…
Read moreBiggs Orcas T123’s pass Friday Harbor
May 8, 2021 – White enroute to see a schwack of Biggs orcas in Rosario we found the T123’s hunting inter-island in Upright Channel. They continued west until reaching San…
Read moreGray whale at Salmon Bank and two sea otters
May 4, 2021 – Awesome half day trip sailing south today. We found a bald eagle sitting in her nest on Shaw Island, and we’ll be watching this nest to…
Read moreA visit to Yellow Island Nature Preserve
April 26, 2021 – Such beautiful, glassy conditions as we left the harbor reflecting the awesome cloudscapes in the sky. A bald eagle napped as we sailed along the San…
Read moreCircumnavigating Spieden Island
April 23, 2021 – A fun half day sail circumnavigating Spieden Island
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