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Month: August 2022

To Alaska and Back, Uncategorized

Swindled out of clothes?

At last, the barrels of rain that had dumped down upon us, beginning on the afternoon of Saturday (August 27) … Continue reading Swindled out of clothes?

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Hiding out in “Chicken Cove”

Today (August 27) we left Cameron Cove in Barnard Harbour and motored down the west coast of Princess Royal Island. … Continue reading Hiding out in “Chicken Cove”

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Position Report and Sail Plan

We are continuing “off the grid,” and going further away from civilization. Today, we anchored in Barnard Harbour after an … Continue reading Position Report and Sail Plan

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Springing twice more

Yes, Walt and I DID enjoy soaking in the hot springs pools here in Bishop Bay despite the afternoon’s having … Continue reading Springing twice more

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TOO HOT today!

We have now gone for over two weeks without rain, and today, the mercury rose into the 80’s in the … Continue reading TOO HOT today!

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Spinnaker and wing-on-wing sailing

Today, Tuesday, August 23 (Walt’s mom’s 97th birthday!), was a great day for Sailor Walt, who has been longing to … Continue reading Spinnaker and wing-on-wing sailing

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Worship, chores, and new friends

The Prince Rupert Harbor fog horn sounded early on Sunday, August 21, but by the time Walt and I had … Continue reading Worship, chores, and new friends

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Yes, it’s “Foggust” indeed!

Yes, we did wear summer clothes today–after the fog lifted. Boaters often call “August” “Foggust” because heavy fogs are so … Continue reading Yes, it’s “Foggust” indeed!

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There’s a reason they call it a sail boat

Summer has arrived in Southeast Alaska, just as we are leaving. Wouldn’t you know it? We pulled out of Bar … Continue reading There’s a reason they call it a sail boat

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Suddenly SUMMER!

Today (Thursday, August 18) was the first day of our 19-week journey during which temperatures rose above 70 degrees F. … Continue reading Suddenly SUMMER!

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