We set off for Stuart Island with a sense that we were finally getting to the San Juan Islands today. I choose Stuart Island as our first...

We really enjoyed Neah Bay: Beautiful little spot. Convenient grocery shop right next to the marina, and some good food to be enjoyed...

We left Astoria West Basin in time for arrival at the North Jetty at the mouth of the river at 07:36, the anticipated slack tide. Clearly...

With the weather window I've been watching seemingly opening as of tonight for a few days, it seems we'll be off and on our way out of...

I've been watching the weather forecasts and doing simulations of our possible routes up to the San Juan de Fuca straight. I favor our...

We left Salpare Marina early to make sure we'd arrive in St Helen's to pick up some diesel in the morning. Leaving felt a little weird:...

Looking back at our winter in Salpare reminds me of how much we did on Enfin. Our days seemed similar and peaceful, yet by working almost...

As Forrest Gump would say. Today, part of the last pre-cruising preparation we went around greasing everything that moves. Rudder,...

4 whole carts of provisions to fit in the boat! Enough to feed a small army, and a hungry little husky for weeks and weeks to come. As...

When we left Enfin at the marina to take care of my health we weren't able to properly prepare the water maker. I had left it in...

All boat owners and cruisers have "the list" of things they want to do on their boat. The list somehow never gets shorter, and often for...

Enfin's electrical system is a rather complex affair. At the heart of it when we are at anchor are the heavy powerful batteries which...

My cabin (often called the guest cabin, although I don't consider myself a guest!) is tight and cozy. I love its nautical atmosphere, and...

After our compass swap the other day we decided to go for a cruise to test everything, and more importantly to go out and enjoy the boat...

On our way down the river to Rocky Pointe Marina for our haul-out, the autopilot simply refused to follow an automatic heading. Losing...

A lovely sign we saw an old granny march with when we lived in London. She was demonstrating for her rights to sexual freedom, and the...

That's what I had called my medical treatments when my cancer was first diagnosed. Well, today was my first blood test after being...

I was helping Di in her cabin, using our central vacuum system, or more accurately our engine room mounted shop vacuum with 40 feet of...

In one of my favorite episodes of the classic "Top Gear" TV series, resident Orang-Outang Jeremy Clarkson noticing that his...

Or the smelly smelly fun of a spoiled working dog. We adopted Princess over 5 years ago now, and while she remains a crazy goofy escape...