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Early Morning Culpepper

The sunrise, over our shoulder on the boat, cast a beautiful purple color on the lagoon and western sky. (View Post…)

A Poem About Culpepper Lagoon

The Morning Mists of Culpepper Lagoon (Continued…)

FRIDAY JUNE 8TH, 2012

This is Quarters One at the Rock Island Arsenal. Built in 1872 it was the residence of the highest-ranking official at the arsenal. Over the years, many have lived here. It is the second largest federal residence in the U.S. next to the White House. Be…

Change of Latitude in the Pacific Northwest: SailBlogs 2012-06-09 13:20:56

This is always a challenging entry. You have to time the tide right and dodge the rocks on both sides. Inside, though, is wilderness heaven! Very few boats get back here. (View Post…)

Heading up Fjordland Marine Park

It is like Yosemite Park but with 1,000 feet of water under the boat. It is a glaciated valley. (View Post…)

Dave at Kynock Falls

Dave, enjoying the falls from the bow. (View Post…)

THURSDAY JUNE 7TH, 2012

We left  pretty much at first light. The weather is holding and this morning the river was like glass. But our peaceful, tranquil morning was suddenly disturbed by a flock of starlings. What is it with these guys? They swarmed around the boat, l…

Humpback whale blowing in cold air

The blow just lasted and lasted in the cool air. (View Post…)

June 8 Shearwater – Rescue Bay

Don got up early to post blog entries by walking up to the Laundromat where reception was better. Then we all had breakfast with the Patos crew. It was a wonderful chance to catch up with them. Deb and Dave walked up to the top of the hill for good …

WEDNESDAY JUNE 6TH, 2012

The water rose several inches over night. Because of this, Ross wasn’t quite so worried about us getting stuck again. Just to be on the safe side Tami, Mark and I sat out on the bow as we left in    case our “lard” was needed again.W…