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Around Reid Harbor

Thursday, September 18 During another shimmery sun-soaked day, we spent time on German exercises, tying a decorative “Turk’s Head” knot … Continue reading Around Reid Harbor

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Bird beads, bubble jellies, and a bobbing head

Wednesday, September 17 Walt and I both rested well overnight, and we raised our anchor in the late morning of … Continue reading Bird beads, bubble jellies, and a bobbing head

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A bonny bit of sailing

Tuesday, September 16 A lazy sunny morning was spent, over tea, coffee, and fruit, in reading, doing DuoLingo German lessons, … Continue reading A bonny bit of sailing

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A coyote, a heron, and dinner at Dad’s Diner

Monday, September 15 After cramming the car from bottom to top with food, clothing, boat parts, tools, and miscellaneous equipment … Continue reading A coyote, a heron, and dinner at Dad’s Diner

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Five more days–without family

Friday, June 13 – Tuesday, June 17, 2025 Since it appeared that there wouldn’t be enough wind for sailing, Walt … Continue reading Five more days–without family

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Five Days With Family

Sunday, June 8 – Thursday, June 12, 2025 Walt’s younger brother Dan and Dan’s wife Debbie had arrived by car … Continue reading Five Days With Family

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Summery Sun in Inati Bay

Tuesday, May 27 through Thursday, May 29, 2025 Braesail’s crew had hoped to head for Inati Bay on Lummi Island … Continue reading Summery Sun in Inati Bay

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Back home

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 Walt and I packed our belongings and non-perishable food items before he slipped our dock line … Continue reading Back home

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On a Mooring Buoy

Monday, May 12, 2025 A cloudy morning gave way to a calm, partly sunny afternoon, and Braesail and her crew … Continue reading On a Mooring Buoy

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Off to Reads Bay

Sunday, May 11, 2025 Walt and I downed a quick breakfast of marinated salmon on cream cheese bagels, took care … Continue reading Off to Reads Bay

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