May 10, 2018 – A special 80th birthday sail in the San Juans. With light winds we threaded our way through the islands to circle Flattop Island, a beautiful National…
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Lovers Leap
May 7, 2018 – Sailing downwind to Yellow Island where Canada geese wandered through slopes of blue camas. On through Spring Pass to Green Point where Steller sea lions were…
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May 1, 2018 – Gorgeous day to explore the islands. Wildflowers in full splendor so we took the tender ashore to hike around Yellow Island. Over 30+ steller sea lions…
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Sailing North. Explored the coastline of Presidents Channel, Orcas island, finding Eagles nests and the ruins of an old Lime Kiln still standing. Beam reach sail to Waldron shoreline and…
Read moreStrange light from forest fires
September 7th – Strange hazy light from forest fires surrounds our area and the sun barely penetrates. Pinnipeds are hauled out to warm their body temperature. Wildlife search south to…
Read moreWildlife adapts to life in an atmosphere of Forest Fire haze
September 5 2017. Sailed North through a very strange orange haze with the atmosphere for many miles being heavily affected by forest fires. We sailed alongside the racing wooden sailboat…
Read moreSailing the edge of the kelp forest
September 4th 2017 Short sail North to Flattop Island, Cactus Island, New Channel. Eagles, seals, Harbor Porpoise and sunshine. Harbor Seals enjoying laying on the kelp forest which has grown to perhaps…
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September 1st 2017. Summer half day sail North to our favorite places in Paradise
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August 22, 2017 – Fun evening sail where conditions were constantly changing. We sailed to the north on a close-haul to White Rock where the seals sunbathe and gulls and…
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August 22, 2017 – Beautiful morning sail with a visit to Yellow Island. Drop the anchor and hop aboard the skiff to go ashore. Despite the drought, there were flowers…
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