Eagles in Garrison Bay…

Old Ben said it best: “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative … Continue reading Eagles in Garrison Bay…

A Walk Through Time…

In 1879, John Muir wrote the following about the “Inside Passage”, a mostly sheltered waterway between Olympia, Washington and Skagway, … Continue reading A Walk Through Time…

There is nothing quite like a river walk…

The manicured walkways that have smoothed out the rough edges… The stumps of old pilings that once supported a dock, … Continue reading There is nothing quite like a river walk…

A Quick Note; 6/11/21

Leo, Master at Arms, M/V Great Northern You said a dinghy ride! You said! You said! This is a PASSAGE! … Continue reading A Quick Note; 6/11/21

Orcas Village; 5/18/21

Orcas Village is a collection of businesses and houses associated with the Ferry Terminal for Orcas Island. It can be … Continue reading Orcas Village; 5/18/21

From the Spit to Blind Bay and a Bit…5/14/21

We are anchored in Blind Bay on Shaw Island. We will put the Spit, that we recently disembarked from on … Continue reading From the Spit to Blind Bay and a Bit…5/14/21

A Slow Cruse Up Lopez Sound: Hunter Bay to Spencer Spit; 5/12/21

After 4 days of bliss wrapped in the solitude, quiet and mostly wind free Hunter Bay, we decided to hoist … Continue reading A Slow Cruse Up Lopez Sound: Hunter Bay to Spencer Spit; 5/12/21

Lopez Island, San Juan Archipelago; 5/11/21

10,000 to 18,500 years ago, the Pleistocene glaciers advanced south from the mountains of western British Columbia. One of the … Continue reading Lopez Island, San Juan Archipelago; 5/11/21

Restoration

The cruising season will be soon upon us in earnest. Our current plan will be to make our way North … Continue reading Restoration

After the Magnificence of the Worm Moon… What Could Be Left…

A small project: adding a well placed shelf! Of course there were a few more steps, cutting a dado in … Continue reading After the Magnificence of the Worm Moon… What Could Be Left…