Well busy as things go for a guy and a cat living on a small boat! After spending a couple of days at Blind Bay departed heading west through Wasp Passage. This is a tight channel and I kept near the shore as a Washington State Ferry overtook SWALLOW. WA State ferry transits Wasp Passage. … Continue reading Busy couple of weeks
Just spending time on the hook. Relearning how to just relax and be in the moment. After the months spent in the boat yard, with each day having multiple tasks to be done, it is a transition to just taking it easy. After a couple of days at Hunter Bay sailed north a few miles … Continue reading Enjoying the quiet
I didn't pack a baliset ... (Anyone get the reference?) The forecasts said 10-20 from the SE was to be expected. I experienced 10-12 kts leaving Port Townsend Bay and Admiralty Inlet but very light to none the rest of the way. I went straight north to Rosario Strait and then entered Lopez Sound through … Continue reading The crossing
From mid-November till a few weeks ago I've mostly been living an easy boater's life being tied to a dock, or on land in a boat yard, and therefore connected to AC power and having little worry about conserving electric power. As I finally back to a nomadic lifestyle I must regulate how much electricity … Continue reading Weaning
Had another great sail going from Blake Island State Park to Gig Harbor. Wind out of the north 10-15kts all the way from Blake to just around the turn at Point Robinson. Mt. Rainier seen from Blake Island. WA State ferry passes SWALLOW's stern. https://www.instagram.com/p/BxQtxZ7gwjF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The new sails by Elliott-Pattison Sailmakers have been working wonderfully. … Continue reading Another great day sailing
I, Momma Kitty and SWALLOW have cut the docklines at Port Townsend and are again cruising the Salish Sea! The Honda outboard received a new carburator after it was determined the idle jet had clogged. All fuel on SWALLOW is fresh, the limiting factor being how fresh the has is at marinas, there is a … Continue reading Out and about
Twelve months ago I started my liveaboard life. Since then I have changed boats, gained a Montgomery 6'8" dinghy and disposed of most of my possessions. Sadly 99% of my efforts to sell my things has failed so a lot of very high quality stuff has been donated to charity. Had hoped for some bit … Continue reading One year
