Swollen clouds in sullen skies gazed dolefully upon us as we left the Rolfe Cove float at 9:30 am. I … Continue reading Wednesday, September 12, 2018: Up and down on Stuart Island

A downpour doused Rolfe Cove at about 7:30 am, encouraging us to remain in our comfy beds for another two … Continue reading Tuesday, September 11, 2018: Admiring Matia’s amazing sculpture exhibits

Peek-a-boo sunshine greeted us in mid-morning as we finally left our comfortable beds. I attempted to bake little raspberry muffins … Continue reading Monday, September 10, 2018: Braesail meets Xanadu

Sleepers, WAKE! We woke at about 8 am as the wake from a passing power boat shook Braesail from her … Continue reading Sunday, September 9, 2018: Back in Anacortes

When can we take the boat out again? Walt and I enjoyed several short trips on Braesail during May, June, … Continue reading Saturday, September 8, 2018: On the boat again

More rain showers were predicted for Saturday morning, so Walt and I untied Braesail from the Port Ludlow dock before … Continue reading September 30, 2017: When can we go again?

Walt read his morning e-mail and when I made my way from the aft cabin into the saloon to have … Continue reading September 29, 2017: Clouds, wind, and rain-tears

No fog around Anacortes in the morning! WHEW! Walt and I prepared to leave the yacht club marina on Thursday … Continue reading September 28, 2017: A tropical afternoon

I spent over two hours on Wednesday engaged in a strenuous, ultimately futile activity I had NOT anticipated! Walt and … Continue reading September 27, 2017: A bit of ocean in the basement

I WAS able to watch a large ferry cruise from east to west not far north of our anchorage late … Continue reading September 26, 2017: A white-out morning