I awake at Gig Harbor seeing light fog. Pretty, but left me wondering what the conditions were in the main channels of Puget Sound. I depart Gig Harbor about an hour before the current was to turn in my favor so I play the back-eddy that runs south along the western shore. The main channel … More Tacoma Narrows
After spending a couple of days atat Dockt to organize things on the boat and just enjoy time a anchor I headed to Gig Harbor. As there was little to no wind I motored the entire way. Gig Harbor was another favorite stop when I was growing up and sailing with my folks. Gig Harbor … More Dockton to Gig Harbor
I’ve fallen WAY behind in posting updates about the trip. I and Momma Kitty are doing well and are half-way through our 56th of living and cruising on SWEET PEA. Currently having a layover day at Port Browning, North Pender Island, Gulf Islands, Canada, for laundry, me taking a shower and grocery shopping. As you … More Day 56
A quiet evening was had at Blake Island. I enjoyed a hot shower and watched the racoons inspect the beaches and docks. The geese were vocal. The next destination, Dockton, is at Quartermaster Harbor, Vashon Island. The location is a homecoming of sorts for Sweet Pea as her prior two owners kept her there on … More Blake to Dockton
The night at Blakely was wonderfully quiet. After the sunset saw the City of Seattle showing her lights, a prime reason to stay in the harbor. In the morning after breakfast I did some cleaning of the boat, a small space gets messy quickly – but is also a short task to set right again … More Short hop from Blakely to Blake
M17 #375 - SWEET PEA 