R2AK: Race to the future
The technology that harnesses human power in the Race to Alaska might be the same technology that someday brings human power to light, efficient cruising craft on the Salish Sea.
Author: Jim Burgoyne
Cruisers, get out of the way!
Dragon boat racers, cruisers and charter operators don’t have to fight over False Creek. The wise use of shore rings and mooring buoys could settle matters.
Marking time in Garrison Bay
Whether a history buff, or the sort of cruiser in search of a sheltered anchorage with a lovely park ashore, Garrision Bay in the San Juan Islands does more than hold its own.
Wonder of Watmough Bay
The spectacular views, ambling trails and lovely beach make Watmough Bay in the southeast corner of Lopez Island a cherished and beautiful anchorage.
Forbidden shores
It’s not before a judge at the moment, but it is possible that public access to tidelands in Washington, privately owned or not, is but a court decision away.
Affable affiliations
If we weren’t beginning to attract folks to our affiliate program I couldn’t make this post. But now that we are, I don’t mind declaring it perfect capitalism and totally my idea.
Expecting less from Vaughn Bay
Despite suggestions that this was an unpleasant anchorage, Vaughn Bay in south Puget Sound offers excellent shelter and easy access to shore for wandering or provisioning.
Timelapse at SAIL Amsterdam
We’ll take a break from talking about the Salish Sea to share a video we have watched too many times to comfortably admit on a public forum.
Sheltering at Port San Juan
Cruisers seeking shelter from adverse weather while voyaging to or from Vancouver Island’s west coast have been offered relief in Port San Juan.
Wiles of Winter Cove
Winter Cove has become madly popular with cruisers and is the site of a Canada Day (July 1) barbecue that grows in fame with each passing year. Just pay attention to obstacles which can take the shine off your arrival.
