It’s A Favorite Place. We have several favorites in the crown jewel outstations owned by the Seattle Yacht Club, but Garden Bay – deep into Pender Harbour – is definitely the cream of the crop for us.  We typically visit it twice a year, on the way north in the early...

A Tribute To Gator. For the first time we are cruising without our incredible canine First Mate – Gator.  Finally, after 17 years this old and wonderful dog passed on just before last Christmas.  Given how much he cruised with us, I’d like to start  with a toast to...

Our 2017 cruising departure date was set for the beginning of May, and our hoped-for destination has been SE Alaska.  Yup, so much for that plan.  One equipment delay after another has plagued us, not to mention a nagging and painful knee tendon (called the IT band)...