An education for sure. Rain and moderate to strong winds in Haro Strait meant serious speed with reefed main on a beam reach to Canada. Winter weather in the beginning…
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Memorial Day – a summer sail
Memorial Day – a summer sail. We kept up the American tradition with a barbecue, sailed slow in light winds and drifted with current listening to the sounds of nature.…
Read moreCertificate of Excellence – All Aboard Sailing is making a big splash!
All Aboard Sailing is making a big splash! We are thrilled to announce that we were awarded a 2016 Certificate of Excellence Award from TripAdvisor! A huge thank you to all…
Read moreBiggs ‘Transient’ orcas passing Friday Harbor – again!
Some days you just can’t help but feel lucky. Two bulls, T93 and T97, were traveling together and quickly approaching Friday Harbor. We left the dock just in the…
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Not too far to sail today as the Transient Orcas came to Friday Harbor. The T75B’s and T77’s had just finished predation of a Dall’s porpoise at Turn Rock. They…
Read moreAll the J’s and first return of the year from K’s – Our Southern Resident Orcas
South: 50 nautical miles roundtrip. Eastern Bank to Dungeness. All the J’s and the first return of the year of the K’s. Party! Spectacular vocals and excitement in the air…
Read moreSwirl, Blind, Castle and Colville
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…
Read moreSunset in the maze of islands between Shaw and Orcas of the San Juans
Sailed North to explore the maze of Islands between Shaw and Orcas Islands. Cliff, Nob, Coon, Crane, Reef, Little McConnell, Yellow and Low Islands warmed in the evening light sailing into…
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 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.
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