Sunny, palm trees, torch ginger and jasmine flowers, Norfolk palms and Eucalyptus trees, big surf, pools. We are in the Channel Islands. Karana from Island of the Blue Dolphins lived close to here Continue reading Channel Islands – Oxnard 12.7.19
On the day we leave Monterey two things happen: both involving rainbows. First a double rainbow comes out in the watery sky just as we leave… Continue reading Back in Monterey- Ready to Head to Morro Bay and Points South 12.2.19
The four of us have been out for 3 weeks now and feel like we are on a steep learning curve on so many levels. We are in Monterey now with a constant and fierce wind blowing. The sea lions are deafening and the sea otters visit in the mornings. Continue reading Monterey, California. Feeling full of Thanks 11.22 – 25
Sailing under the Golden Gate Bridge is a high point, a christening of sorts for sailors…..It feels good. It feels epic. We circle Isla Alcatraz Continue reading Tomten and the Thompsons sail from Crescent City to San Francisco 11.13.19
Coming in we plow through thick fog with almost no visibility. A day marker leans on its side close to the mouth of the harbor, partially submerged and eery in the fog. We get off the boat and try to walk – our sea legs need hours to adapt to being on land. Continue reading Arriving at Crescent City, California 11.7.19
A pair of dolphins accompany us as we leave Lopez for the straits of Juan de Fuca in the Salish sea, Pacific ocean bound. It’s an easy trip initially; calm, smooth. We are a bit nervous but fueled with excitement and adrenaline Continue reading Passage from Lopez Island to Crescent City, CA
Time to rest, passage plan, sleep. We know it is time to leave but it takes a little extra boost of energy to throw off the dock lines and actually pull out of this peaceful place. Continue reading Fisherman’s Bay, Lopez Island, San Juan Islands, WA
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