San Juan Islands 2007
The Big Trip Begins!!! (with modifications)
It’s been months in the making, and lots of work but the boat is finally ready to roll, or rock…
Update from the sea…
I’m being updated on the progress as it happens so I’ll be posting updates.. The first day of cruising was
First Sailing Trip – Shake down cruise – Calamity in the Channel
I got a call from Devon who was relaying information heard from the crew on the boat. They were motoring
First Sailing Trip – The Dunk
Woke up at 5am. After showers and vehicle packing we were on the road by 6am. Drove about an hour
First Sailing Trip – Day 2 – The Great Anchor Debate
Sunday we woke up for our first full day of the sailing and headed up to the store for Coffee,
First Sailing Trip – Day 2.5 – The Bag Pipes
Yes, some other boat anchored in this harbor has a guy who plays the Bag Pipes. And he played them
First Sailing Trip – Day 3 – The Wanderer
Woke up this morning and we managed not to run in to the Mr. Anchor Master’s boat so that was
First Sailing Trip – Day 4 – The Hippies
Morning came and we started putting the boat back together, readying it for travel. A 70+ year old boat came
First Sailing Trip – Day 5 – Problem Solved
The 32 year old Farymann Engine Service Manual still has a use… Tightening that screw solved the diesel fume problem.
First Sailing Trip – Day 6 – Cleanup Crew
Adrienne has a phone interview later today and we’d all like some time to relax, clean up, and explore so
First Sailing Trip – Day 7 – Uphill Battle
8am sharp we were up and called the Marina for assistance getting off the dock. It turned out to be
First Sailing Trip – Day 8 – The Homecoming
Up early again and the crew had us off the dock at 9am sharp heading south to Port Ludlow. It’s
First Sailing Trip – Day 9 – Cleaning Crew Final Bout
We spent the morning cleaning up and packing on board, moved the boat into our permanent slip and drove home.