The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
Last night was quiet but the occasional sound of the anchor chain dragging over the rocky bottom and the thought if ice floes circulating in the anchorage wasn’t conducive to a peaceful night’s sleep. This morning started with foggy patches and low cloud type rain. By eight the visibility started improving and I departed the... Continue Reading →
A couple of American sailing boats came alongside the float last night, a good reason for a get together and sundowners. Sunset didn’t occur until 21:37 last night. This morning I saw my first Black Bear. He came out of the woods and wandered along the foreshore doing a bit of beachcombing, occasionally digging in... Continue Reading →
We arrived back in Hoonah this afternoon after an easy crossing of Icy Strait in calm conditions. Calm conditions meant we had to motor again which is not restful but preferable to wind on the nose, so we will take it. In Icy strait there is a lot more ebb than flood so correct timing... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 