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

We enjoyed another quiet night and didn’t rise until after 8:30 am on a lovely sunny morning. We readied the … Continue reading METEORS IN THE SKY, STARS IN THE TOILET: Wednesday, August 10

    After a rainy night, a mild misty morning found me hiking up the hill from the Saltspring Island … Continue reading CLEARING US CUSTOMS AND ENJOYING REID HARBOR: Tuesday, August 9