Position Report and Sail Plan
We are continuing “off the grid,” and going further away from civilization. Today, we anchored in Barnard Harbour after an … Continue reading Position Report and Sail Plan
Springing twice more
Yes, Walt and I DID enjoy soaking in the hot springs pools here in Bishop Bay despite the afternoon’s having … Continue reading Springing twice more
TOO HOT today!
We have now gone for over two weeks without rain, and today, the mercury rose into the 80’s in the … Continue reading TOO HOT today!
Spinnaker and wing-on-wing sailing
Today, Tuesday, August 23 (Walt’s mom’s 97th birthday!), was a great day for Sailor Walt, who has been longing to … Continue reading Spinnaker and wing-on-wing sailing
Worship, chores, and new friends
The Prince Rupert Harbor fog horn sounded early on Sunday, August 21, but by the time Walt and I had … Continue reading Worship, chores, and new friends
Yes, it’s “Foggust” indeed!
Yes, we did wear summer clothes today–after the fog lifted. Boaters often call “August” “Foggust” because heavy fogs are so … Continue reading Yes, it’s “Foggust” indeed!
There’s a reason they call it a sail boat
Summer has arrived in Southeast Alaska, just as we are leaving. Wouldn’t you know it? We pulled out of Bar … Continue reading There’s a reason they call it a sail boat
Suddenly SUMMER!
Today (Thursday, August 18) was the first day of our 19-week journey during which temperatures rose above 70 degrees F. … Continue reading Suddenly SUMMER!
Kasaan Carvers
Wednesday proved to be a busy, challenging, tiring, edifying, and overall wonderful day! We motored out of Kina Cove after … Continue reading Kasaan Carvers
Blowing into Kina Cove
Tuesday’s trip took Braesail and her crew through showers, mist, low clouds, high wind, and “lumpy” seas to Kina Cove … Continue reading Blowing into Kina Cove
