Want in on a little secret? June is arguably the best month for your sailing adventure in the San Juan Islands. Why? Statistically, the average winds in June are around 7 knots, making for pleasant sailing conditions. You'll find the temperate climate most comfortable, with daytime temperatures averaging around 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degree Celsius). Located in the Salish Sea where they lie in a rain shadow, the San Juans are blessed with around 250 days of sunshine annually. Moist … [Read more...]
A lovely June sunset in Active Cove, Patos Island
The crew of Diminuendo and her guests were treated to a beautiful evening in Active Cove with a wonderful view up the Strait of Georgia. The San Juan Islands provide an endless array of magnificent vistas. Sunsets in the San Juans are not always like this, but it just makes us appreciate them all the more when Mother Nature does grace us with one so beautiful! We often sail by Patos Island on the way from Sucia to Stewart Island to treat our guests to one of the breathtaking view of the Patos … [Read more...]
Viewing Orcas in the San Juans
One of the high points that visitors look forward to when visiting Washington’s San Juan Islands is the possibility of sighting Orca whales. The San Juan archipelago is made up of two distinct sub-species of whales, their differences based primarily on behavior. The Resident orcas are fish eaters – consuming up to 400 pounds of fish per day (primarily salmon). The resident orcas are known as the Southern Resident Killer Whales (SWKW) and are comprised of three different pods (J, K, and L). … [Read more...]
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!
You spend your days helping mold our children into who they will be. You spend countless hours "off the clock" grading papers and planning classes. You owe yourself a great vacation! NW Sailing Adventures would like to show our appreciation for all your efforts by offering a SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT off our usual low prices for 3, 4, 5, or 6-day all-inclusive sailing charters in the scenic San Juan Islands. Allow your crew to handle navigation and cater to your needs while you relax and enjoy the … [Read more...]
Springtime sailing in the San Juans, welcoming May the right way!
The crew of the good ship Diminuendo just returned from a wonderful 3-day spring sailing charter. Cathy was celebrating her ?0th birthday with her boyfriend Kevin. The weather was beautiful, with warm sunny skies in the day and a lovely spring shower to lull us to sleep when we were hunkered down in aptly named Snoring Bay on Sucia Island. We all had a great time. As we sailed through the San Juan islands, they began to dream of having their own boat. It looks like cruising the waters of … [Read more...]
