I’ve been meaning to write this post for a while, and after cruising into the Columbia River, meeting new people along the way and then…
A tale of two Portland weekends
Our education on cruising the rivers is constantly evolving, and what accelerates that knowledge growth is only one thing — being out here plying their waterways. So when…
Voyage to the Columbia River: Batwater Station to downtown Portland
While it was hard to pull away from a fun morning at Batwater Station, we were excited to continue our river cruising adventure. Back on the…
Batwater Station: A gem on the river
As we motored upriver from Cathlamet, the day warmed to summer like temperatures and the wind slowly trickled in from behind us. Using the assistance…
Voyage to the Columbia River: Astoria to Crims Island
When we landed in Astoria and the sun broke through, our limited sleep over the past few nights seemed to wash away in the shower at…
Voyage to the Columbia River: Cruising out the Strait of Juan de Fuca
Back in the fall when we made the decision to try for a run down to the Columbia River in the early spring, we thought…
Off we go down the coast to the mighty Columbia
I’ve recently come to realize that I’m not great about sharing Yahtzee’s future plans on the blog. It’s not purposeful. I guess I just enjoy living…
Grinding winches, building fires and changing oil during a dude’s cruising weekend
When we finally got off the fuel dock and out of the marina to start our “Dude’s Weekend” I couldn’t wait to get the sails…
Sunshine, solitude and a taste of spring in Pirates Cove
When we woke up on Saturday morning, we didn’t expect to see the sun shining so brightly through our cabin windows. A brilliant blue sky…
Why we’re out here: 7 inspiring days of sailing
When we rounded the northern corner of Salt Spring Island the squall overtook us. Big drops of rain coupled with strong headwinds brought visibility to…