On the water for two wintry weeks
We’re back home in Everett after a marvelous trip from Braesail’s home port in Anacortes to Princess Louisa Inlet, a … Continue reading On the water for two wintry weeks
Finding (captain?) Nemo? (UPDATED September 18)
On Thursday, September 15, the GPS receiver on Braesail’s AIS system quit working. We can see other boats just fine, … Continue reading Finding (captain?) Nemo? (UPDATED September 18)
Pizza on New Year’s Day
Thursday, January 1, 2026 No fog this morning—hooray! We had a very quiet night, and we did some reading and … Continue reading Pizza on New Year’s Day
Then one foggy New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 31 Yes, first there was dense fog, making our motoring journey out of Tod Inlet and north toward … Continue reading Then one foggy New Year’s Eve
A different sort of day
Tuesday, December 30 The most unusual thing that took place on this quiet, gray day was a conference, attended by … Continue reading A different sort of day
Night lights
Monday, December 29 By about 10 am, we had paid cash (picked up at a bank in Victoria) for our … Continue reading Night lights
Pipe organ meditations for Christmas
Sunday, December 28 After enjoying a soundless night, the last of Walt’s splendid panettone, and a relaxing morning, during which … Continue reading Pipe organ meditations for Christmas
A quiet catch-up day
Saturday, December 27 A calm, chilly, gray, rain-free day allowed us time for nice hot showers (Braesail has two “heads,” … Continue reading A quiet catch-up day
A “knotty” Boxing Day sail
Friday, December 26 Karen and Martin joined us on Braesail at noon after they’d enjoyed a morning visit with a … Continue reading A “knotty” Boxing Day sail
Great food and great company on Christmas Day!
Thursday, December 25 Following a quiet night, I met Karen and Martin in the marina parking area at a little … Continue reading Great food and great company on Christmas Day!
A bouncy ride and a beautiful liturgy
Wednesday, December 24 The wind that rose during the night accompanied Braesail and her crew as they exited Garrison Bay … Continue reading A bouncy ride and a beautiful liturgy
What’s that noise?
Tuesday, December 23: Out on the water again Having crawled out of bed way too early, finished loading the Prius … Continue reading What’s that noise?
Braesail - A grand yacht in the Salish Sea 