Last week we sailed north, which we had waited for due to the typical strong winds from the north during winter, called Northers.
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Isla de Cedros, Baja California
It was late December and we dropped anchor near a small fishing village. The sleepy village lies at the foot of a 750 meter tall old volcano. Rust, orange, and sand colors prevail with grey streaks resembling ash avalanches long ago rolling down the hills of Isla de Cedros.
Continue reading “Isla de Cedros, Baja California”Offshore and Southbound
In August we finally provisioned and loaded up the boat in Port Angeles and moved to Sekiu to be ready for a suitable weather window to sail down to Eureka, California, where we intended to haul out the boat and repaint the hull.
Continue reading “Offshore and Southbound”Isolated in Northwest Washington
A few days ago the stay-at-home order for Washington State was extended until May 4. Our plans are delaying and we are wondering if we will be able to do the planned haul-out in Nanaimo by summer. I’m dreading the thought of having the summer season be cut so short that we won’t be able to travel around Vancouver Island. But for now we’re staying positive.
Continue reading “Isolated in Northwest Washington”Budgeting Expectations
It is March 2020 and I am continuing to think about provisioning and the budget once we cast off.
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