Port Townsend certainly needs no introduction to Northwest boaters. Many profess it to be one of their favorite places to visit in the area, and…
Finding our winter cruising groove
Jill and I watched as Porter climbed up on the seat of the nav station and flipped on the anchor light. It’s a job that he…
Crew overboard maneuvers and fun while testing our new staysail
As I hoisted the mainsail, Jill stood at the mast waiting to attach the first reef. We were making our way out of Reid Harbor on…
Adding two new anchorages to our trophy case
It’s no wonder someone (Ann Vipond and William Kelly) wrote a cruising guide entitled “Best Anchorages of the Inside Passage”, because you can basically collect them…
A very dinghy Christmas: Part II
Sand. Epoxy. Varnish. Repeat. Ski. Snowboard. Sled. Repeat. Sand. Epoxy. Varnish. Repeat. That was the basic rhythm of our days spent in the beauty of winter…
A very dinghy Christmas: Part I
The ferry’s crew chuckled as I rolled Hornpipe over the ramp and through the car deck. With the boys tucked behind the dinghy’s thwart in their…
Seclusion abounds in the offseason at Cabbage Island
The sun burst through the clouds as we motor-sailed into a strong current between tiny islets in the Gulf Islands. Once clear of the islands and…
Winter cruising at its finest in the Gulf Islands
I’ll concede that it’s not winter quite yet, but with the strong wind and rain that has battered the Pacific Northwest as of late, it…
Playing house gives us perspective
As we approached Blind Island State Park near Shaw Island on Monday afternoon, the sun wriggled free from the clouds and a light mist fell. A…
Thankful for cruising in the Pacific Northwest
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…