The winds slept for most of Wednesday, as predicted, and we rose at about 8 am and said the Daily … Continue reading May 10, 2017: Back in the Everett Marina

My parents were married on this day in 1943 and enjoyed 60 years of marriage before my father died in … Continue reading May 9, 2017: Figure 8s, then partying in Poulsbo

No wind disturbed our slumbers or our morning departure from beautiful Blake Island. I was rather concerned about backing out … Continue reading May 8, 2017: Monday, Monday–to Seattle and Illahee State Park

No, we did not suffer a raccoon invasion Saturday night, but slept well and enjoyed splendid, mostly-sunny Sunday! Walt celebrated … Continue reading May 7, 2017: More raccoons and some ropes

At about 8:15 am on a shiny morning (Opening Day of Seattle’s boating season), Braesail and its crew of three … Continue reading May 6, 2017: Raccoon invasion!

This day was one of passing showers, much cooler temperatures (highs in the mid-50s instead of the mid-70s), and strong … Continue reading May 5, 2017: Chatting, walking, napping, and eating ice cream

We are FINALLY back on the water again–resounding cheers! After spending many hours over the course of eight months working … Continue reading May 4, 2017: Motoring (and actually SAILING) again at last!

On a glistening Saturday morning, the five of us slept late; Walt had risen at 6 am (and then returned … Continue reading BRAESAIL’S EXCITING HOMECOMING: Saturday, August 14

Off we went toward Deception Pass at about 9:30 am after a motionless night in Hunter Bay. There was again … Continue reading THROUGH DECEPTION PASS ON A HOT SUMMER DAY: Friday, August 12

Braesail rocked us gently to sleep and we rose around 8 am on a splendidly shiny day to prepare for … Continue reading CAPTURING ZZZs IN HUNTER BAY: Thursday, August 11