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20 june 1200 UTC Report

resent position 14deg 04.1′ N, 177deg 43.8′ W, COG 065, SOG 4.3kts (Continued…)

Week 8 – Very sad news

On Monday June 3, we departed very early and were at the outer dock in Hoonah by around 9 a.m. We then tracked down the harbormaster and were able to get an assignment in a slip with power and water. We had the laundry done by around noon and were work…

Week 9 – On to Juneau and Fishing Flop

Monday, June 10 we voyaged back to Bartlett Cove, and in the afternoon went on a hike, passing by moose # 15 on the way to the trailhead (the number was on a big collar, with satellite tracking equipment in it). If you are fond of lichen, mosses and fu…

Week 7 – Bears on the beach.

Monday May 27, Memorial Day, we pulled anchor and headed to Peril Straight and Appleton Cove. We were intent on doing some crabbing before the commercial season started. We placed two pots, the skies were blue and in the evening we were able to spot br…

Week 8 – Very sad news

On Monday June 3, we departed very early and were at the outer dock in Hoonah by around 9 a.m. We then tracked down the harbormaster and were able to get an assignment in a slip with power and water. We had the laundry done by around noon and were work…

Week 7 – Bears on the beach.

Monday May 27, Memorial Day, we pulled anchor and headed to Peril Straight and Appleton Cove. We were intent on doing some crabbing before the commercial season started. We placed two pots, the skies were blue and in the evening we were able to spot br…

Week 6 – Going to new places (and some old favorites)

On Monday May 20, we departed Petersburg around 9 a.m. No drama due to currents even though we weren’t at slack water. Once out and nearing the confluence of Fredrick Sound and Stephens Passage, we began to experience first, 3 foot choppy seas, then …

Week 6 – Going to new places (and some old favorites)

On Monday May 20, we departed Petersburg around 9 a.m. No drama due to currents even though we weren’t at slack water. Once out and nearing the confluence of Fredrick Sound and Stephens Passage, we began to experience first, 3 foot choppy seas, then …

20 June 0000 UTC Report

present position 13deg 41.6′ N, 178deg 35.7′ W, COG 065, SOG 4.2kts (Continued…)

19 June 1200 UTC Report

present position 13deg 15.9′ N, 179deg 34.7′ W, COG 065, SOG 4.7kts (Continued…)