Posts by NW Sailing
Countdown to Crabbing in the San Juan Islands
We are only a month away from one of our all-time favorite things to do on our charters. That is to throw out the crab pot when we drop anchor and drag it back up the next day when we weigh anchor. If we are lucky, we are rewarded with a catch of Dungeness crab, and hopefully up to five nice, legal males. The nice thing about crabbing is that it requires no actual talent,…
Read MoreHumpback Whale encounter in the San Juan Islands
June is a great month to explore the San Juans on your own private sailing charter aboard Diminuendo with Northwest Sailing Adventures. The scenery is always spectacular, but even more so in the spring, when the grasses are still green and the leaves on the trees are fresh and new. Abundant wildflowers splash the islands with color. On Sunday, June 4th, we set sail from Bellingham and had a great day of sailing up to…
Read MoreSailing secret: September in the San Juans
The Pacific Northwest might get short shrift for all the rain that falls in winter, but there truly are few places with such beautiful summers — and in green, lush environments, to boot. That’s why we LOVE September in the San Juans. September is prime vacation time. The kids are back in school and the peak crowds have returned home, but the weather is as gorgeous as ever. Historical averages in the San Juans are…
Read MoreTwo keys for choosing the perfect chartered sailing adventure
How do you improve on a vacation to one of the most gorgeous spots on Earth? By going there with people who know the places that will steal your heart. The best way to visit the San Juan Islands is to go with people who can help you find ― and give you access to ― the islands’ many secret spaces. And believe us, there are many! Captain Ron Fugere and Mate Mari know these…
Read MoreSucia Island, the Crown Jewel of the San Juan Islands
Whether we are sharing the San Juan Islands with our guests for three days or a week, our first stop is usually Sucia Island. Because it is not one of the main islands serviced by the ferry system and thereby only accessible by private boat, this “crown jewel of the state’s marine park system” often slips under the radar. Sucia Island’s name originated with the Spanish Captain Francisco de Eliza, and can be found on maps…
Read MoreThree-day San Juan Island sailing excursions
Washington State schools and universities will let out soon; warm weather and summer breezes are just around the corner! While you’re planning your summer vacation, think about this: Northwest Sailing Adventures’ excursions are all-inclusive, fully customizable and tailored specifically to you. And since there’s nowhere on earth more beautiful than the Pacific Northwest in summer, why not book a unique vacation here in your backyard? It’s simple. First, you just need to pick the length…
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