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by Curt Epperson

Destination: Von Donop Inlet and Ha’thayim Marine Provincial Park

May 20 2013 in Destinations by Curt Epperson

Boats in the bay at Von Donop Inlet. Photos by Curt Epperson

Many Northwest cruisers dream of lazy weeks in the Desolation Sound area, enjoying the scenery in Prideaux Haven, the warm waters of Pendrell Sound or the short walk to swimming in the lake at Tenedos Bay. But during the summer months, these popular places can get packed with other cruisers. Not to worry — there [...]

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Marquesas Islands

May 15 2013 in Destinations, Guest Dock by James & Jennifer Hamilton

Marquesas

The Marquesas Islands first showed up in version four of our planned itinerary across the South Pacific. We weren’t even going there initially, not because it wasn’t appealing, but because the islands were a long run east from Hawaii. And we decided to make it even more challenging by going to Palmyra Atoll and Fanning [...]

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I’ll NEVER be the same …

May 14 2013 in Fishing by biggerfish

Fishing

Ever since I moved to Puget Sound 12 years ago, I’ve wanted to fish in La Push. I worked with some guys that fished there every year, and they would supply the fish for our company fish fry that fed 40. I would annually hear the statements of “halibut limits every day”, “ling cod that [...]

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by Heather Bansmer

Vendovi Island: the newest gem of the Salish Sea

May 13 2013 in Destinations by Heather Bansmer

Vendovi Island's dock, on the northern shore. Daytime visitors are welcome. Photos by Heather Bansmer

Steeped in history and abounding in natural and native habitat, Vendovi Island is one of the newest boating destinations in the Salish Sea. Lying on the eastern fringes of the San Juan Islands, Vendovi is an off-the-beaten-path island that is now open to the public for daytime exploration. Thanks to the tireless efforts of the [...]

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Out and about in the Hauraki Gulf

Apr 17 2013 in Destinations, Guest Dock, Life Afloat by Sara Johnson

Hauraki

After three months of being tied to our Auckland dock, we found ourselves staring at the long Easter weekend on our calendar and knew it was time to head out. While the temperature has cooled a bit here, the days continue to be long and sunny with the occasional rain squall thrown in just to [...]

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Seattle’s New MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry)

Apr 1 2013 in Destinations, Guest Dock, History by  Everyone's Travel Club - Blog

MOHAI

   Captain wifey and I have been really excited to check out the newly relocated MOHAI (Museum of History and Industry) here in Seattle. The new location is perfect – nestled in the South Lake Union neighborhood, right next to the Center for Wooden Boats, there’s restaurants, it’s close to the Space Needle and the Seattle [...]

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A spring cruise to Lopez Island

Mar 31 2013 in Destinations, Guest Dock, Life Afloat by Jolly Mon

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It's finally spring. Just barely. This weekend adventure began with finishing up a few chores at home, locking up the house and heading for the boat Friday evening. JaCarol'sJim & Carol had just arrived at the marina- their first visit for the year. After dropping some things of on my boat, I ventured over to [...]

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