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jeanneb
Oct 28, 20232 min read
We're just cruising around the bay
Today marks one month since we've landed in beautiful San Diego bay. The anchorages are getting crowded and the anticipation for the...
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jeanneb
Oct 19, 20233 min read
Settled into San Diego (for a bit)
I can't believe that we've missed a few weeks with the blog!! We'll have to get back ourselves back on track. Clearly the sun has made...
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jeanneb
Oct 1, 20232 min read
From a noisy bar in Avalon
The trip down the California coast flew by. Its hard to believe in the last few weeks we've covered 455 nautical miles and delightfully...
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leiab
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Not sure I like this
So, we've been at this for 6 months. I didn't mind the inside passage it was cold, and my electric blanket kept me very warm. I liked...
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danb
Sep 22, 20232 min read
A different kind of cruising
Having sailed the Pacific Northwest for almost a quarter of a century we have become very familiar with the area and the skills needed....
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jeanneb
Sep 15, 20233 min read
Bright lights Big Cities
Arriving in the Bay Area we were met with clear blue skies, morning fog and 70+ degree days. The warm sun on our face, the...
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danb
Sep 11, 20233 min read
The big left turn
Even though we've been cruising since April, our trip down the west coast was really our first long overnight & offshore passage. As...
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jeanneb
Sep 1, 20232 min read
And the list goes on
In the cruising world, there are times when one season is a wrap, and the next is forthcoming. These shoulder months are when you think...
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jeanneb
Aug 18, 20235 min read
In summary...
As of today, we've travelled 2473 nautical miles in 125 days (at about 6-7 nautical miles/hour). We are wrapping up this season with a...
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jeanneb
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Okisollo in Okisollo Channel
This week we crossed Cape Caution and had a beautiful flat calm day. Couldn't have asked for a better day, for what can be an exciting...
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jeanneb
Aug 4, 20233 min read
The Great Bear Rainforest
On our way north, we meandered and did our best to get off the beaten track. On the way South, we have we have a lot of miles to cover...
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jeanneb
Jul 21, 20232 min read
A new definition of "single-handing"
As sailors we are generally adept at adjusting to the wind, tide and seasons. In this case, our four hands, were now 3 and I only have...
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jeanneb
Jul 16, 20232 min read
Here comes the sun (son?)
With a sudden switch of weather from the 50s --> to 80's almost over night, we found ourselves very happy with being able to do more...
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danb
Jul 14, 20232 min read
It was the best of days, and the worst...
The sun came up (although I am not sure it was ever dark), our anchor pulled and we left Neka Bay (Port Frederick) enroute to Funter Bay....
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jeanneb
Jul 7, 20233 min read
Spellbound and Awestruck
Our goal was to get to Glacier Bay National Park. Why? Because its there. And everyone said 'its awesome'. But I really didn't know...
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jeanneb
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Minnows, Rockfish & Whales
While in Juneau we were amazed with the flurry of activity at the marina. Mega yachts, fishing boats, whale watching boats and other...
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jeanneb
Jun 23, 20233 min read
"Big" Cities - "Long" Days
We've moved from the 'early' crew to Alaska to being right in the thick of tourist season. As we headed into Ketchikan we were joined by...
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jeanneb
Jun 16, 20233 min read
Not so - Misty - Fjords National Monument
After crossing into Alaska, with customs cleared, we decided to go the 'long way round' to Ketchikan and circumnavigate Revillagigedo...
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jeanneb
Jun 9, 20233 min read
BC - Its a wrap!
We crossed from British Columbia to Alaska and passed through the notorious (although thankfully calm) Dixon Entrance. I think it was...
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jeanneb
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Let sleeping whales lie...
Since we passed Cape Caution, time has slipped away. We've travelled 224 miles. And are almost to the northern end of British Columbia....
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