During our trip to the Everett Marina’s guest dock on Sunday, Sept. 29, a big problem cropped up: the boat’s … Continue reading September 29, 2019: To Everett

Because the dock at which Braesail is normally moored was to be replaced by the Anacortes Marina during the month … Continue reading September 28, 2019: “Exiled” from Anacortes

Gray skies greeted us as we rose and prepared to leave Eagle Harbor. Walt and Joy had slept long and … Continue reading Thursday, September 20, 2018: Our last day at sea (sigh . . .)

Another sparkling day began at about 9 am with breakfast snacks and preparations to motor to Eagle Harbor on Cypress … Continue reading Wednesday, September 19, 2018: Whales and trails

Looking out Braesail’s port lights in the morning, we could see a few straggling clouds being chased from the sky … Continue reading Tuesday, September 18, 2018: On the shore and off again

We arrived in spacious, peaceful Garrison Bay at about 3 pm after a four-hour scenic motor trip (no wind, as … Continue reading Monday, September 17, 2018: A lazy day in Garrison Bay

After a wet and windy night, we spent a damp morning drinking tea, reading, writing, and deciding where to travel … Continue reading Sunday, September 16, 2018: Showers and walks

Rain and more rain and rain again! We spent a soggy Saturday morning in Braesail’s saloon, reading, writing, and working … Continue reading Saturday, September 15, 2018: Lots of activity=A long post

We found that Xanadu had already left the Jones Island dock when we rose at about 9 am, and Walt … Continue reading Friday, September 14, 2018: Friday in Friday Harbor

By about 10:30 am, we were motoring out of Reid Harbor toward Jones Island, having enjoyed a peaceful night and … Continue reading Thursday, September 13, 2018: A dingy dinghy driver