By: Andy CrossPosted on

There is truly nothing like cruising in the Pacific Northwest, and we recognize that each and every day.

Here is some of what we’re are thankful for this Thanksgiving:

We’re thankful to be cruising as a family.

Jill and the boys
Jill and the boys
Magnus playing in the kayak
Magnus playing in the kayak

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Porter, Magnus and Andy on the beach
Porter, Magnus and Andy on the beach

We’re thankful for all the wonderful parks and public places that we get to experience.

Porter digging in the treasure chest at Pirate’s Cove

We’re thankful for the friends we buddy boat with and make along the way.

Porter and friends Josea and Russell from SV Arrow tidepooling in the San Juan Islands
Porter and friends Josea and Russell from SV Arrow tidepooling in the San Juan Islands
Rafted in Desolation Sound with our friends Bruce and Carol on SV Shearwater and Mark and Amy on SV Cambria
Rafted in Desolation Sound with our friends Bruce and Carol on SV Shearwater and Mark and Amy on SV Cambria

We’re thankful for the amazing wildlife that we see on a daily basis.

A humpback whale surprised us in Puget Sound
A humpback whale surprised us in Puget Sound

We’re thankful for an abundance of beaches to discover.

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We’re thankful for the many hiking trails we get to explore.

Porter out for a hike
Porter out for a hike

We’re thankful for the plethora of cool anchorages available to drop our hook.

Anchored in Princess Cove, Wallace Island, BC
Anchored in Princess Cove, Wallace Island, BC

We’re thankful for having time to stop and smell the flowers.

Porter smelling the flowers in Victoria
Porter smelling the flowers in Victoria

We’re thankful for the beautiful sailing.

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Sailing up the Strait of Georgia on a stunning summer day

And motoring.

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Under power through Desolation Sound

And paddling.

Jill and the boys out for a paddle in the San Juan Islands
Jill and the boys out for a paddle in the San Juan Islands

And rowing.

Andy and Porter rowing to shore in the South Puget Sound
Andy and Porter rowing to shore in the South Puget Sound

We’re thankful for the sunsets.

A gorgeous sunset in Ganges Harbour, BC
A gorgeous sunset in Ganges Harbour, BC

And sunrises.

Sunrise over Puget Sound
Sunrise over Puget Sound

And we’re thankful to be able to share all of our adventures with you. From our boat to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

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