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
Lorelette has blogged our trip up to Princess Louisa and back with her usual aplomb. I’m going to add a … Continue reading A concluding semi-scientific postscript
On a glistening Saturday morning, the five of us slept late; Walt had risen at 6 am (and then returned … Continue reading BRAESAIL’S EXCITING HOMECOMING: Saturday, August 14
Off we went toward Deception Pass at about 9:30 am after a motionless night in Hunter Bay. There was again … Continue reading THROUGH DECEPTION PASS ON A HOT SUMMER DAY: Friday, August 12
Braesail rocked us gently to sleep and we rose around 8 am on a splendidly shiny day to prepare for … Continue reading CAPTURING ZZZs IN HUNTER BAY: Thursday, August 11
