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Hippity Hops Through the San Juans

wyatt and shane on deck

Timing is tricky on a boat, especially around the islands. The wind might be good to sail, but the current rushing through the islands could be strong enough to put you in a standstill. There's a high tide and low tide twice a day at varied times and levels. We could have a route timed out, but the forecasted weather doesn't show up as predicted. On top of the more weather and water related timing issues, there are also considerations around people. Family commitments, interests of the kids, and the factor with the most weight — work. For this reason, w[...]

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Lopez Island: Fisherman Bay and Spencer Spit

spencer spit sand

Kelly turned 12 on Lopez Island! We were there to celebrate his birthday by spending hours and hours at the skatepark. Lopez Island is part of the San Juan Islands in the Puget Sound. Over the winter we anchored in Mackaye Harbor, hiking out to Iceberg Point. It's a beautiful island with a much slower pace than it's neighbor to the west, San Juan Island. Kelly's 12th birthday on the boat! Honorable mention: Turn Island Coco Mar and crew left Sucia Island for Lopez, as the sun was coming up. High tide to get into Fisherman Bay wasn't until around 7pm. To[...]

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