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](https://i2.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Jip-and-boys-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
![Magnus playing in the kayak](https://i2.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP5172-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
![Porter, Magnus and Andy on the beach](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Screen-Shot-2015-11-05-at-11.12.06-AM.png?resize=819%2C614)
We’re thankful for all the wonderful parks and public places that we get to experience.
![](https://i2.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_0177-1024x768.jpg?resize=584%2C438)
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](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_1860-1024x768.jpg?resize=584%2C438)
![Rafted in Desolation Sound with our friends Bruce and Carol on SV Shearwater and Mark and Amy on SV Cambria](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP4493-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
We’re thankful for the amazing wildlife that we see on a daily basis.
![A humpback whale surprised us in Puget Sound](https://i1.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/humpback-1024x660.jpg?resize=584%2C376)
We’re thankful for an abundance of beaches to discover.
We’re thankful for the many hiking trails we get to explore.
![Porter out for a hike](https://i2.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/hiking-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
We’re thankful for the plethora of cool anchorages available to drop our hook.
![Anchored in Princess Cove, Wallace Island, BC](https://i2.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP4208-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
We’re thankful for having time to stop and smell the flowers.
![Porter smelling the flowers in Victoria](https://i1.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_0018-1024x768.jpg?resize=584%2C438)
We’re thankful for the beautiful sailing.
![IMGP4457](https://i1.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP4457-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
And motoring.
![IMGP4512](https://i1.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP4512-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
And paddling.
![Jill and the boys out for a paddle in the San Juan Islands](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP5195-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
And rowing.
![Andy and Porter rowing to shore in the South Puget Sound](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP5008-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
We’re thankful for the sunsets.
![A gorgeous sunset in Ganges Harbour, BC](https://i0.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMGP4428-1024x681.jpg?resize=584%2C388)
And sunrises.
![Sunrise over Puget Sound](https://i1.wp.com/sailingyahtzee.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Sunrise-1024x674.png?resize=584%2C384)
And we’re thankful to be able to share all of our adventures with you. From our boat to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!