Today was a “lay-over day” at Spencer Spit State Park; the sun and wind took the day off as well, … Continue reading September 25, 2017: Being “on the ball”

Braesail is rocking gently in swells generated by periodic Washington State ferry crossings outside Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez … Continue reading September 24, 2017: Celebrations in Eastsound and ferries at Spencer Spit

Although Walt had left Braesail’s bathing platform open overnight, we didn’t find any evidence of nocturnal visitors on Saturday morning! … Continue reading September 23, 2017: A dinghy trip in the afternoon and a ship trip in the evening

GO, Wildlife! On Friday we encountered a number of creatures, one or two of which caused Walt to lose a … Continue reading September 22, 2017: Some critter(s) tried to sink our dinghy!

Surprisingly tame deer, colorful caves carved into the shore-side granite by the waves, tiny tree-draped pocket beaches, wide, well-maintained trails … Continue reading September 21, 2017: Deer, deer!

As of Wednesday afternoon, WE HAVE HEAT! Hooray! The sun has contributed, AND the Kabola is working after much investigation … Continue reading September 20, 2017: Warm again!

Autumn’s showery chilliness was in the air as we rose to find ourselves alone in Royal Cove! A breakfast of … Continue reading September 19, 2017: Smoke alarms but no heat

Showers were in the forecast for Monday afternoon and evening, and therefore, after a lovely night of gentle rocking late … Continue reading September 18, 2017: Strolling and rowing in Royal Cove

As I write this, we are anchored and stern tied in Royal Cove, a delightfully scenic little anchorage at the … Continue reading September 17, 2017: Rocking in Royal Cove

The highlight of this lovely day was our noon visit to the regular summer Saturday food-and-crafts market in Ganges’ Centennial … Continue reading September 16, 2017: Goat cheese and a cucumber