A peaceful “vacation day” in cedar-surrounded Claydon Bay has been very welcome (and has resulted in a very brief blog … Continue reading July 26, 2017: Doing plenty o’ nothin’ and doing it very well

As planned, Walt and I left the lively Echo Bay Marina at 11:30 on a “misty, moisty morning,” Walt having … Continue reading July 25, 2017: Reflections in Claydon Bay

Tonight (10 pm) Walt and I are in Braesail’s “saloon” sipping tea after considering possible travel destinations for the next … Continue reading July 24, 2017: A prime-rib dinner and a hike to a museum

It’s 9 pm and I’m sitting in Braesail’s cockpit on a sea of glassy green water, surrounded on almost all … Continue reading July 23, 2017: A day with dolphins

The rain ran off to play elsewhere during Friday night, and after celebrating St. Mary Magdalene’s Day during Morning Prayer, … Continue reading July 22, 2017: Fresh prawns–all I could eat!

The chattering of raindrops was the only sound to be heard during Thursday night in our serene Port Neville anchorage. … Continue reading July 21, 2017: A rainy day in Port Harvey

Walt and I awoke at 6 am to a fragrant, rain-freshened world and dressed warmly. Walt had a short phone … Continue reading July 20, 2017: 40 miles up Johnstone Strait

Walt was out in the sunshine on the fore deck, working on the removal of the windlass, before 8 am, … Continue reading July 19, 2017: Rescued by an “Australian Angel”

A sunny, slightly chilly morning greeted us, and after taking a shower I joined Joy and Walt at the table … Continue reading July 18, 2017: A two-person crew for Braesail

After a relatively restless night during which I was at first too warm and later on a little chilly with … Continue reading July 17, 2017: Success at the bank, a great dinner, and no solution to the windlass problem–yet