Friday morning brought us strong winds (up to 30 knots, or something over 30 mph) and a swift and … Continue reading A FRACTURED OAR AND HALF A PAN-FULL OF FUEL: Friday, July 29

We decided to spend another day and night in Nanaimo so that Walt and Martin could continue their projects on … Continue reading THE BODY RECALLS BICYCLING: Thursday, July 28

We left Princess Cove on a delightful Wednesday morning after struggling a little with untying the stern line and raising … Continue reading BANG, BUMP, AND A BOAT PARADE: Wednesday, July 27

We left Annette Inlet on Tuesday morning at about 10 am and motored from Prevost Island to Wallace Island (the … Continue reading FUN WITH STERN-TYING: Tuesday, July 26

We “shipped out” at last from sunny Bellingham on Monday morning at about 9 am and motored most of the … Continue reading THE JOURNEY BEGINS: Monday, July 25

Every Holy Week and Easter, the Irish saint, Brendan (c. 484 – c. 577), is said to have returned with … Continue reading BRAESAIL’S FIRST VOYAGE

…and headed out. We left our intrepid crew making the turn into the Strait of Juan de Fuca last  Sunday. … Continue reading Snow Shoo has tied up …

I just came on to relieve Hans at the end of the graveyard shift. Walt D is up on the … Continue reading Let me flatter you on the way to the Graveyard

And no, I’m not going to compete with Martin on parodies. I will up my popular cultural quotient by noting … Continue reading It’s 5 o’ clock in the morning…

Particularly at 4:00 AM, shooting down the entrance range into a harbor you have never visited. There’s a nice mixed … Continue reading Coos Bay, you were wonderful!