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Whale Sighting
Before you get too excited…it was a carcass. You may have read about the deceased fin (probably) whale that entered the Port of Tacoma Monday on the bow of a container ship. I read a little about it and knew… Continue reading
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A few more things…
Some photos from Squalicum Yacht Club festivities: We were lucky enough to be invited aboard the Argonaut II as the owner, Nicholas, was at Cap Sante Marina for a quick provisioning trip. We’ve seen this boat before, and heard a… Continue reading
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Great SYC Cruise!
There were ten boats at the La Conner Marina guest dock – a few more than the norm, we’re told. I devised a “get to know La Conner” bingo game, which was a success. We also practiced throwing our safety… Continue reading
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Cap Sante Marina w/the SYC
We arrived at the Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes (just around the corner from where we keep ToG) on Monday to find a few of our fellow Squalicum Yacht Club members already there, with a few more on the way.… Continue reading
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Home from boating & a short RV trip.
We enjoyed our stay at Deception Pass State Marine Park, Cornet Bay. Very wild and beautiful. The crab fishing was intense (and fun!) and it’s probably a good idea we left when we did, very early Saturday morning. There are… Continue reading
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Kingston | Everett | Deception
Another 🦀 limit in Kingston! And another pizza, this time a NY style. Not bad but not as thin and crispy as I like. We moved on to spend a couple of nights in Everett. They’ve rearranged guest moorage since… Continue reading
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Gig Harbor | Blake Island | Eagle Harbor
The weather didn’t hit until we were on our way under the Narrows Bridges on our way back to Gig Harbor. I think the first time we’ve boated with thunder and lightning. Pretty wet but it cleared nicely the next… Continue reading
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Did I mention calm waters?
I think I have. Nick keeps making comments about how relaxing he finds this portion of the Salish Sea. Slower. Quieter. This is the view of Nisqually Reach on our short cruise from Jarrell Cove to Filucy Bay this morning… Continue reading
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Oro Bay (so nice!) & on to Jarrell Cove
Oh the sounds of Oro Bay… occasional (and low-level) boats, cars, aircraft, and trains. Wildlife aplenty…and the gentle on and off cycling of a working refrigerator! Boston Harbor Marina, just north of Olympia, is written up very nicely in the… Continue reading
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New Fridge!
We spent a couple of nights in Poulsbo at the yacht club. Took a nice long paddle into the inlet. Then we anchored in Gig Harbor Thursday night. Dragon boats out for practice: Ate the rest of our crab, Louie-style.… Continue reading
