The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
This morning I decided to stay a couple of extra days in Wrangell. It’s a friendly little place so it’s no chore to linger a while longer. I also want to get a couple of stainless bits made up for the boat for an autopilot modification I want to try out. The handy engineer guy... Continue Reading →
This morning Ngozi departed Truce on her way back to New Zealand. The Harbourmaster at Hoonah very generously gave her a lift up to the airport. I am now alone again and have missed having company today. And no, it’s not just to have help with the cooking and cleaning! The voyage from Canoe Cove... Continue Reading →
My new friend Red stopped by last night with a beautiful thick piece of King Salmon. I cooked it for lunch today – I am stuffed. There is still more to eat, what a chore. Last night in Roses Bar I met a lady from Anchorage who has 57 dogs for pulling sledges. Interesting to... Continue Reading →
Many times when crossing the North Pacific by ship I have looked at the chart and wondered about Chichagof Island. In my mind the name has a mystery and provokes thoughts of early Russian explores and traders. Well, I am here now, although I have yet to set foot on its wet soggy ground. All... Continue Reading →
Thank you Warm Springs Bay, I had a most enjoyable stay and the weather has been fabulous. But after three nights alongside the dock it’s time to move on. My friends, Steve, Bob and Noel have departed north and south and I was in the company of fishing boats and their crews last night. We... Continue Reading →
This evening we are anchored in Reb Bluff Bay on Baranof Island. The cruising guide describes this bay as a spectacular location – it is! The bay is surrounded by high snow-capped mountains with cascades falling down the steep sides for hundreds of meters. This is a room with a view. This morning we pulled... Continue Reading →
Alaska turned on the heater today, a beautiful warm, sunny and clear day. After a peaceful night is Steadman Cove we started late and motored up to Kake with the tide on flat calm water. After seeing no other boats yesterday suddenly they were everywhere. At one stage I had ten showing on the AIS.... Continue Reading →
Last night was horrid. The island where I anchored seemed to have its own evil micro climate going on. The wind came in shrieking squalls, the rain was incessant and the sea came in the bay from around the corner. We dragged anchor in the early hours – its always the early hours – but... Continue Reading →
I spent a peaceful night with no disturbances. Seclusion Harbour is well named, just the place to get away from it all. Sun rise was just after four, the animals were up and about early and making noise. The morning was flat calm and sunny as I picked up anchor and headed over to the... Continue Reading →
I woke up this morning not feeling too chipper. A blinding headache and lethargy. I had a cup of tea and lay down on the salon settee and slept for another two hours. Last night I cooked up a concoction of pasta, pizza topping and salami (sounds awful but tastes quite good). The salami was... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 