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Tag: Strait of Juan de Fuca

Back into Puget Sound

Weather and a few other things have sent me south to Puget Sound. The extended San Juan Islands gunkholing plan didn't work in part because the continued southerly winds make most of anchorages uncomfortable. I did spend enjoyable times at Parks Bay Shaw Island, Jones Island and Garrison Bay San Juan Island. A friend also … Continue reading Back into Puget Sound →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment September 28, 2019September 28, 2019 2 Minutes

The crossing

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 →

scoobscobie Uncategorized 2 Comments May 21, 2019May 21, 2019 1 Minute

Gunkholing

For the past couple of weeks I've been gunkholing my way south. Gunkholing is a boating term referring to a type of cruising in shallow or shoal water, meandering from place to place, spending the nights in coves. The term refers to the gunk, or mud, typical of the creeks, coves, marshes, sloughs, and rivers … Continue reading Gunkholing →

scoobscobie Uncategorized Leave a comment October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 1 Minute

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Besides owning a sailboat Dave has a truck camper. See how Dave travels overland: Dave’s Camper Site.

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General talk and writings not about sailing, boating or truck camping: Scoob’s ramblings

M17 #375 – SWEET PEA

Before Dave owned SWALLOW he lived on a Montgomery 17. Here is the link to SWEET PEA’s www-site.

Montgomery 15 Named SCRED

Before Dave owned SWALLOW and SWEET PEA he owned an Montgomery 15. Here is the link to SCRED’s www-site.

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