November 13, 2022 – After casting off we saw a harbor seal in the harbor, a Steller sea lion following us in our wake, and a pair of bald eagles…
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Sailing South on a Fall Day
October 26, 2022 – A bit chilly today, but winds were great for sailing today. We found many bald eagles including one near the empty cormorant nests on Goose Island…
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April 22, 2022 – Short sail with a visit to Yellow Island Nature Preserve home to over 50 species of wildflower including fawn lilies, chocolate lilies, death camas, blue camas,…
Read moreSecond short sail with family to Yellow Island
April 13th pm 2022 -The wind had picked up from the Southso we anchored on the North side and again a beautiful trip to Yellow Island. A man never…
Read moreWildlife spotting as we sailed to Long Island
February 10, 2020 – Light winds and we drift sailed south. The south harbor entrance to Turn Island Pass we shared with surf scoters, bald eagles, buffleheads, harlequin ducks, common…
Read moreSan Juan islands summertime sail
July 21st 2019 – A beautiful day with colorful reflections on glassy seas. Upon leaving the harbor we spotted two dueling pairs of bald eagles. It was fun hearing their…
Read moreA beautiful morning sail from Orcas Island with whistling Pigeon Guillemots and a wealth of wildlife
June 10th 2019 – Today we had an early start to pick up our passengers from the Orcas Island ferry landing. We sailed West passed Belle Island and through the…
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May 15, 2019 – Following the coastline and leaving Friday Harbor we met two bald eagles at Point Caution. Unfurling the head sail we sailed quickly to Neck Point before…
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May 9, 2019 – A short sail around the islands. We left the harbor with light winds taking the inside of Brown Island and Turn Island. Many harbor seals were…
Read moreSan Juan Yacht club parade sailing on to visit to Yellow Island
May 5, 2019 – We celebrated Cinco de Mayo with great friends on our beautiful “Peniel” in the San Juan Island Yacht Club boat parade. David entertained the crowd by…
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