We are off on our second adventure to Alaska the summer of 2024.
May 15th, 2024 We made it to Blind Channel around 5:30 last night. It was a long cruise day and we are looking at a longer one today. We love Blind Channel. It’s a great place to overnight if you are planning on traveling up Johnstone Strait. The staff are friendly, the docks in good … Read More “Great Launching point for JohnStone Strait” »
Blind Channel, Canada May 14, 2024 We left Lund Harbour at 11:00 am to make the rapid crossing of Yuculta and Dent at 3:15. Cruising slower than usual at 6.5 knots we reached the rapids on time—and when you time them right—it was a none event. Smooth seas through both rapids. We continued on for … Read More “Staging North” »
Monday May 13th, 2024 We left Nanaimo at 7:30 this morning. The forecast was for 6 to 8 knot winds, 1 foot waves with 8 second intervals. The prediction was as expected. It was lumpy for about 3 hours crossing the Strait of Georgia then flattened out as we entered Malpensa strait. It was relatively … Read More “End of the Road” »
Sunday May 12th, Nanaimo Our plan today was to cruise to Garden Bay in Pender Harbor but the wind and the waves dictated otherwise. It was “predicted” to calm down mid day—but, guess what, it didn’t? Mother Nature. The winds held steady at 14 knots with 1.5 foot waves throughout the day. Not good for … Read More “Changing Direction” »
Nanaimo, Sunday May 12th This morning Marlene and I were talking a stroll through town when we came upon the Urgent Care Clinic with a line of over 16 people. Marlene being a nurse couldn’t help herself. She had to find out what was going on. We started chatting with some of the folks and … Read More “Canada: No country for sick folk.” »
Saturday May 11th, 2024 We left Reid Harbor, Stuart Island early this morning. Last night we were blessed with an amazing night sky show of the Aurora Borealis. We were to dazed and half asleep to take any good pictures but I would point you to Slowboat.com’s blog where Laura took some amazing pictures from … Read More “Who Do You Trust???” »
May 10th, 2024, Anacortes, Washington Dear Friends and family, We have decided to return to Alaska. Our destination this summer is Glacier Bay. (We already have our permit for the middle of June). I have tried to prepare our boat to the best of my ability. We have all new RayMarine electronics both in the … Read More “Alaska or Bust 2024” »
August 4, 2023 I am sitting on our front deck here on Guemes Island watching the boats come and go. We came across the same channel (Guemes Channel) just two days ago on our return journey. We left Roche Harbor Wednesday afternoon headed for Anacortes. It was an easy, clear, and gentle three and a … Read More ““We are home” The Alaska Trip is Officially Over” »
July 30, 31st, 2023 We arrived in Reid Harbor yesterday afternoon about 4:00 p.m. It’s a beautiful Harbor with great hikes, one, specifically to the Turn Point Lighthouse as shown above. It was a five and a half mile hike from Reid Harbor to the lighthouse but well worth it. An added benefit is that … Read More “Reid Harbor, Stuart Island” »
Saturday July 29th, 2023 Just a quiet Saturday on Thetis, Island. There were two Saturday markets to visit. We picked up some fresh baked goods and one hand made baby outfit for our soon to be second granddaughter. The remainder of the day has been spent reading, walking and preparing for the “dock happy hour” … Read More “Telegraph Harbor: Day Two” »