Brilliant sunshine dazzled our eyes and glittered on surrounding wavelets as we left Everett at about 9:30 am; I backed … Continue reading May 23, 2017: Yes, we finally left and are now back on Blake Island

A frenetic week filled with too many activities (two church services for Walt to lead at an Episcopal church in … Continue reading May 22, 2017: No, we haven’t left yet

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!

Somehow it seems that getting everything ready for a long trip takes longer that the trip itself, and this winter’s … Continue reading Getting ready for the Broughtons