I am in Saudi Arabia for a short job, inspecting a couple of ships. Its quite warm and everything is covered in sand, not really my type of place but I should be able to top up the boat fund and carry on preparing for next summer. Anyway, I went offshore yesterday and got marooned... Continue Reading →
WAITING IN SAUSALITO
Another quiet day at Sausalito anchorage – just a bit more wind and cooler since yesterday. There is a cold front approaching on Thursday and everybody is getting excited at the prospect of rain – apparently quite rare this time of year. Quite impressive watching the cloud coming off the ocean and building above Sausalito... Continue Reading →
ELFIN COVE ARRIVAL
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 →
ARRIVED PELICAN
Porcupine Cove provided a peaceful night. The waterfall woke me up a couple of times, I thought it was wind one time and another time thought it was a boat coming alongside. I think I was sleeping lightly due to all the action yesterday and frustration at not making it to White Sulphur Hot Springs. ... Continue Reading →