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…
Who does the Space Needle call when they need a new flag halyard? A sailboat rigger, of course
A while back I remember watching some celebrity on the news raising the 12th Man flag atop the Space Needle. At the time I thought,…
Always something for a sailor to do in Port Townsend
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…
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…