With the red buoy off Bainbridge Island’s southeastern tip fine on the port bow, Yahtzee healed hard on port tack. A wet, blustery squall had just…
Surviving the winter cruising blues
Motoring south towards Colvos Passage, snowflakes the size of quarters dropped from the sky in a deluge. I could barely see the water in front…
“There’s a raccoon down below!” and more from Blake Island
From the sheltered fire pit on Blake Island, we shined a light towards Yahtzee, which was the only boat sitting in the marina. A set…
The heat goes on: Onboard heaters for winter cruising
My recent posts about being back out for another winter of cruising in the Pacific Northwest, coupled with the cooler temperatures we’ve experienced this season,…
Cruising into 2017 while looking forward and astern
Sitting idle in our little rowing dinghy, I watched Porter gracefully navigate the kayak atop a clear pane of saltwater. A smile spread across his face…
Backpacks stowed, sails up, the crew of Yahtzee rides again
After clearing the Ballard Locks and the breakwater at Shilshole Bay Marina, we were greeted by a strong, cold 20-knot northerly sweeping down Puget Sound.…
Yahtzee is back in the water!
After six weeks on the hard and being worked on nearly every day, Yahtzee is finally back where she belongs — in the water. Of…
A rudder is born
As the FedEx Freight truck rumbled its way into Canal Boatyard yesterday, I was high atop a ladder swirling wax into Yahtzee’s gel coat. When I turned…
Working hard to get back on the boat, but having fun
The sign above hangs in our friend’s bathroom and every day that we housesit here provides a reminder about what we’re doing to get back…
On the hard: Lessons from traveling and the boatyard
The wind howls outside as I sit comfortably in a warm house. It’s nice, but I’d rather be anchored somewhere cozy or moving fast with the…