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…
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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…
#24 – Fishing Sitka
The Fontes and Frenches still have a day left to cruise and we haven’t caught a salmon yet so today we’ll give it one last shot. Last year we boated salmon south of Sitka near Long Island and the Biorka Islands. On Thursday we left the dock a…
Shipping
Well, it’s official – kind of. Our South Pacific adventures may actually come to an end in the next few months. We have a contract to ship Oso back to the Seattle area from Brisbane, “loading between August 20 – 30…
