FIRST LIGHT: SailBlogs

We Made It

jen — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 23:46:20 -0500

We blasted north from Grays Harbor (finally found the showers and head ... do NOT bother), departing just before 0400 with enough light to see the shrimp-pot buoys - no need to get the prop tangled so close to home. The northerly current was running at nearly 3kts, which though unusual, was very appreciated as we sped along at over 8kts nearly the entire day, which was amazingly bright and warm - sunny Washington at its best. (Continued...)

Nearly 11 Months Later

jen — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:58:32 -0500

We finally reached Washington State at about 1243 yesterday afternoon. We crossed the Columbia River Bar, passed the separation buoy and continued on our way northwest - 340 degrees magnetic. It was a great feeling to be so close to our destination and we both welcomed each other back "home." (Continued...)

Night Watch

jen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:42:31 -0500

When the running lights start to "whisker" you know fog is closing in. Whiskering starts with the starboard sidelight (green is brighter than red); the mist makes it look just like a cat with long whiskers peering out into the dark. (Continued...)