Another day of chugging along upstream towards home. The river is still rising and is still around 7 feet above normal stage. The current is flowing at 2 mph, sometimes higher. Our normal cruising speed is about 9 mph, so with the current we only make …
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Departing our anchorage at Culpepper
The early morning light was spectacular on the mountains this morning. (View Post…)
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…)
