steveolssonmavJun 30, 20211 min readReturn from the Misty Fjords and a fishing tripWe returned from Misty Fjords in time for our fishing trip. Nick and Gary really enjoy fishing and I have no idea how to catch fish so I...
steveolssonmavJun 30, 20211 min readYou wouldn’t believe what we pulled out of the oceanIt was a fish. What’s up everybody? It’s the bad boi of blogging checking in to teach my dad how to pump up these rookie page view...
steveolssonmavJun 30, 20212 min readMisty FjordsI have traveled quite a bit in my life and there are many sights that are memorable and stunning. There are very few that rival the...
steveolssonmavJun 23, 20211 min readSummaryRoche Harbor to Ketchikan Alaska. Nautical Miles: 572 Nautical Miles (658 miles) Engine Hours: 80 Transit Days: 8 days (one day hold...
steveolssonmavJun 23, 20211 min readKetchikanA fairly easy 4 hour trip up the Revillagigedo channel and we were docked in the city docks and off to see the sites. It was nice to set...
steveolssonmavJun 23, 20212 min readIn to AlaskaFinishing the Grenville Channel and headed across Prince Rupert leads to the notorious Dixon Entrance. This stretch of ocean is know for...
steveolssonmavJun 21, 20212 min readKhutze to KumealonIt took another 4 beautiful hours to get to the Grenville channel (aka -- the ditch) but it appeared that we were hitting the tides at...
steveolssonmavJun 21, 20211 min readA beautiful day in the fjordsAfter leaving Bella Bella there was a quick and reasonably calm trip through the ocean and then we headed back up through Klemtu passage....
steveolssonmavJun 16, 20211 min readAnother 100 Miles down and over half wayIt was another 12 hour day. Now that we have crossed the ocean and are in Bella Bella we have decided to go a bit slower prior to...
steveolssonmavJun 16, 20211 min readWhales!We left our private cove and headed north again at 8:00 to catch the northbound current. It was a bit nice to sleep in a bit but I was...
steveolssonmavJun 16, 20212 min readA second try Northbound3:30 AM came early but we set out again north after a day of sitting out the weather. I was pretty anxious to get going so I was up...
steveolssonmavJun 13, 20212 min readWell -- this is differentYesterday, after clearing customs we made great time headed northbound. The waters were calm and we put on 73 NM. We snuggled into our...
steveolssonmavJun 12, 20211 min readOn our way to AlaskaUp bright and early this morning to make our appointment in Sydney BC. We made it just on time and we were cleared into Canada. We are...
steveolssonmavJun 11, 20212 min readPreparations for the big day tomorrowWe spent the last two days doing laundry, shopping for food, topping off the fuel and water tanks, washing the boat and generally...
steveolssonmavJun 9, 20212 min readA trip to Patos Island by dinghyYesterday was a beautiful day and it was time to take a dinghy ride. After a relaxing morning we headed over to Patos island. We tried...
steveolssonmavJun 8, 20212 min readEcho Bay and Shallow Bay -- get out of DodgeWe arrived into Echo bay late Sunday evening and dropped the anchor. It was pretty windy on the trip up and I was happy to be in a...
steveolssonmavJun 6, 20214 min readIdle and Busy weekendThursday evening we moved to Friday Harbor to have happy hour with friends. A very nice evening. The real reason for going to Friday...
steveolssonmavJun 2, 20211 min readDriving tour of Orcas IslandSuper fun day with friends on Orcas Island. We had a car available to us so we toured by land. The lunch was great and the art...
steveolssonmavJun 2, 20211 min readOh so Much to tellThis one is a bit delayed as we have been so busy it is like being back at work. Yesterday we weighed anchor and headed to meet a friend...
steveolssonmavJun 1, 20212 min readMagicalWhat a gorgeous day is was! Sunny, calm and beautiful. A perfect day for breakfast visitors and a small hike. Still in Reid Harbor and...
