Monday, December 29 By about 10 am, we had paid cash (picked up at a bank in Victoria) for our … Continue reading Night lights

Sunday, December 28 After enjoying a soundless night, the last of Walt’s splendid panettone, and a relaxing morning, during which … Continue reading Pipe organ meditations for Christmas

Saturday, December 27 A calm, chilly, gray, rain-free day allowed us time for nice hot showers (Braesail has two “heads,” … Continue reading A quiet catch-up day

Friday, December 26 Karen and Martin joined us on Braesail at noon after they’d enjoyed a morning visit with a … Continue reading A “knotty” Boxing Day sail

Thursday, December 25 Following a quiet night, I met Karen and Martin in the marina parking area at a little … Continue reading Great food and great company on Christmas Day!

Wednesday, December 24 The wind that rose during the night accompanied Braesail and her crew as they exited Garrison Bay … Continue reading A bouncy ride and a beautiful liturgy

Tuesday, December 23: Out on the water again Having crawled out of bed way too early, finished loading the Prius … Continue reading What’s that noise?

Sunday, October 19 Walt and I played two games of Backgammon on Saturday night, and I actually won one of … Continue reading Man (Walt) overboard!!

Saturday, October 18 As I write this on Saturday evening in Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island in the San Juans, … Continue reading Back in the U.S.A. on a blustery day

Friday, October 17 The night could not have been more silent and still, and the morning dawned shimmery-clear. We raised … Continue reading A summery day in Winter Cove