Walt and I awoke at 6 am to a fragrant, rain-freshened world and dressed warmly. Walt had a short phone … Continue reading July 20, 2017: 40 miles up Johnstone Strait

Walt was out in the sunshine on the fore deck, working on the removal of the windlass, before 8 am, … Continue reading July 19, 2017: Rescued by an “Australian Angel”

A sunny, slightly chilly morning greeted us, and after taking a shower I joined Joy and Walt at the table … Continue reading July 18, 2017: A two-person crew for Braesail

After a relatively restless night during which I was at first too warm and later on a little chilly with … Continue reading July 17, 2017: Success at the bank, a great dinner, and no solution to the windlass problem–yet

Winds were gusty through Saturday night and Walt’s smartphone anchor motion alert sounded once at about 3 am, causing him … Continue reading July 16, 2017: Wind: less, and a dead windlass

A blueberry pancake breakfast on a shiny morning gave the three of us the nourishment we needed to raise our … Continue reading July 15, 2017: A windy day in gorgeous Gorge Harbor

Walt and I left the Everett  Marina for the Pacific Northwest Moody Owners’ Rendezvous at Ft. Flagler just one month … Continue reading July 14, 2017: A quiet one-month anniversary day

Joy, Walt, and I enjoyed a quiet, relaxing day as Braesail floated in the aquamarine waters of Squirrel Cove and … Continue reading July 13, 2017: A row-around and around again

We enjoyed a peaceful night and rose to cloud-downy skies and damp-fragrant air. Walt made us a blueberry pancake breakfast, … Continue reading July 12, 2017: A tale of two coves

Walt and I enjoyed wonderful hot showers in the Toba Wildernest restroom facility after an excellent night at the dock … Continue reading July 11, 2017: A cove to ourselves