With my new freedom and in preparation for my Spring/Summer/Fall 2018 extended cruise I’ve begun to read more closely some www-sites that were helpful when I last was actively cruising and living near the Salish Sea. One that has good local knowledge is Three Sheets Northwest. A bit about the site – As boaters and … More Three Sheets Northwest
Update on my sailing plans that are different than I posted a few days ago – I will NOT be at Lake Pleasant for the Winkleboat Ran-Tan and I will not be sailing a SageCat nor a Sage 17. Sorry to those that wished to see the boats and/or me at the lake. In better … More In just a few days things change
My first overnight trip on SWEET PEA, my ‘new to me’ Montgomery 17 sailboat, was to/from Eagle Harbor, Bainbridge Is., WA. I departed from Des Moines Marina on May 8, 2009, and returned on May 9. Here is a video about the trip (sorry it took my over half a year to report on the trip) … More Eagle Harbor trip
Much of Puget Sound shoreline is developed ‘city’ with once tree lined shores now filled with ‘water view’ homes. The waters South of Tacoma Narrows, ‘South Sound’, are not as developed and those shores with homes are not as densely packed. One can still get a feeling of ‘being with nature’ when cruising these waters. … More Late September ’09 trip to McMicken Island and Jerrell Cove
Beginning of a record setting heat wave in Seattle. I have two days off work and decide to enjoy some natural air conditioning – Puget Sounds mid-50 degree waters! Departure is from the soon to be closed sling launch at Des Moines Marina. One of the two launches is broken and will not be repaired. … More Des Moines to Dockton
Here is a video of my first sail on my new to me boat SWEET PEA – I launched the boat at Des Moines Marina, WA, and sailed around a bit outside the breakwater towards Point Robinson.
M17 #375 - SWEET PEA 