As mighty waters ebb and flow against the Lopez shore. We caught the ebb to ride out through Cattle Pass and visit the islands south of Lopez. Swirl Island, Blind…
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Half day to early May Yellow Island shore excursion
Mother’s Day sail. The weather’s getting better – a little warmer every year! Flowers are blooming which usually bloom in June. Eagles are raising chicks, oyster catchers are acting frisky,…
Read moreSailing to Sucia and Patos – another world
Sailing to Sucia and Patos Islands, exploring mysterious coastlines of mythical realms. Honeycomb sandstone rock formations are homes to pinnipeds. What is around the next corner? Tension in the sound…
Read moreBirthday Sail
Captains Birthday sail – had my cake and ate it too. Another summers day in April and geese are getting fat laying on their nests. Seals are lazy while the…
Read moreYellow Island in full spring bloom
Anchored in the lee of Yellow Island on the north side to come ashore on east side spit. Camas and Paintbrush were dancing in the breeze welcoming our guests to…
Read moreIn like a Lion; out like a Lamb. March ends with whales of J pod in Haro Starit
A family adventure sailing whale watching families of J17’s and J22’s Orcas, stellar sea lions, a gazillion eagles, and a solitary humpback whale.
Read moreEaster Sunday sailing with J17 and J22 families of Orca Whales, Orcas Island.
Easter sails with whales! We met the J17’s and J22’s families at the Orcas Ferry Landing. Dawdling west through Harney Channel they eventually but deliberately took the narrow Pole Pass.…
Read moreGood Friday sail to Yellow Island and beyond
Flowering Red Currant, Blue-eyed Mary, Trout or Fawn Lilly, Indian Paintbrush, Shooting Stars and Chocolate Lilies. Spring is here.
Read moreSpring Sail with Stellar Sea Lions
Spring Sail with Stellar Sea Lions. Stiff breeze of 20 knots as we headed North from Friday Harbor. Strong currents at the Cactus Islands made for white water river conditions.…
Read moreSpring sailing with shore time on Yellow Island
Spring is here and we’re sailing North. Anchoring Peniel in the lee of Yellow Island we head to shore to walk the trails of wild flowers and visit the beaches.…
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