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No obnoxious flies in Fly Basin–so far

After a fabulous Friday in Pruth Bay, the promised storm arrived on Saturday morning, bringing us about 18 hours of … Continue reading No obnoxious flies in Fly Basin–so far

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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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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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. . . and Peace in Tolstoi Cove

Nine hours of motoring took us from Red Bay to snug and scenic Tolstoi Cove, where we’re spending tonight (Monday, … Continue reading . . . and Peace in Tolstoi Cove

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A fair day of rest on this Day of Rest

After our strenuous day yesterday, and upon waking to a visit from the “Wind & Rain” twins, Walt and I … Continue reading A fair day of rest on this Day of Rest

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We made it through Rocky Pass!

It’s been a long, challenging day and we are both tired, but we are safe here in a gigantic cove … Continue reading We made it through Rocky Pass!

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A Tlingit “theme park”

Walt and I left Sunday’s “unpleasant” weather in Juneau and motored under the usual overcast sky on Monday, August 8, … Continue reading A Tlingit “theme park”

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