Winds were gusty through Saturday night and Walt’s smartphone anchor motion alert sounded once at about 3 am, causing him … Continue reading July 16, 2017: Wind: less, and a dead windlass

A blueberry pancake breakfast on a shiny morning gave the three of us the nourishment we needed to raise our … Continue reading July 15, 2017: A windy day in gorgeous Gorge Harbor

Walt and I left the Everett  Marina for the Pacific Northwest Moody Owners’ Rendezvous at Ft. Flagler just one month … Continue reading July 14, 2017: A quiet one-month anniversary day

Joy, Walt, and I enjoyed a quiet, relaxing day as Braesail floated in the aquamarine waters of Squirrel Cove and … Continue reading July 13, 2017: A row-around and around again

We enjoyed a peaceful night and rose to cloud-downy skies and damp-fragrant air. Walt made us a blueberry pancake breakfast, … Continue reading July 12, 2017: A tale of two coves

Walt and I enjoyed wonderful hot showers in the Toba Wildernest restroom facility after an excellent night at the dock … Continue reading July 11, 2017: A cove to ourselves

Sunshine greeted us on Monday morning after we enjoyed a serene sleep, and by about 9 am Walt was pulling … Continue reading July 10, 2017: A delightful “Wildernest!”

I woke several times during a very warm, very still Saturday night to hear raindrop fingers tapping softly on the … Continue reading July 9, 2017: So much for which to give thanks!

A splendidly silent night led to another shimmering morning; by about 9 am we were up and snacking on various … Continue reading July 8, 2017: Swimming!

We have been out on Braesail for exactly three weeks now, and this “anniversary day” proved to be an eventful … Continue reading July 7, 2017: A close call and Coracle’s cut bottom