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Getting Crabby at Roche and Friday Harbors!
Now that crab season has finally arrived in the San Juans, it was finally time for us to drag out the trusty crab pot. With newly-minted fishing licence in hand, we first tired our luck out during a lunch stop-over in Roche Harbor. Armed with frozen salmon scraps as bait we dinghyed out to what looked like a popular spot and dropped the pot, returning a couple of hours later to check if any crab…
Read MoreFourth of July at Friday Harbor
What better way to celebrate the fourth of July than with a front -row seat for the fireworks from the deck of a sailboat! We has a delightful cruise that included an overnight stop-over at Matia Island. The fireworks show was great and as far as we are concerned rivaled even the big extravaganza they put on over lake Union in Seattle any day!
Read MoreFreshest shellfish around in Westcott Bay!
The other day, during our travels to San Juan Island, we had the pleasure of experiencing the newly resurrected Westcott Bay Shellfish Co. After many years of visiting the farm but always having to prioritize their respective career obligations, Erik and Andrea Anderson were dismayed to see the farm decline due to years of neglect. Just this past year, the stars aligned and they were given the opportunity to purchase and renovate the farm, offering…
Read MoreMeet our partner, Hawaii Sailing Adventures
Maybe you have experienced one of our San Juan Island cruises, or perhaps you are looking for aserious change in scenery… as in Hawaii! Meet Captain Jerry Bryant, our travel partner who will be sure to set you on the right course for an unforgettable Hawaii cruise around and between the islands of your choice! Check out Jerry’s web site: https://hawaiisailingadventures.com/san-juan-islands-pacific-northwest/
Read MoreNow offering one day Chuckanut Bay Cruises!
We now offer a wonderful sailing day trip your guests are sure to enjoy! Even if you do not have multiple days to devote to exploring the beautiful San Juan Islands, you might be surprised how much you can experience by boat on your own private one day cruise out of Bellingham bay. Just a few miles yet seemingly worlds away, Chuckanut Bay offers a tantalizing taste of what exemplifies the San Juan Islands. Experience…
Read MoreBeyond the Boat – Cycling on Lopez Island
Of all the Islands in the San Juans, Lopez Island has the reputation as being the friendliest. For bicyclists, its reputation is being the friendliest – on their legs! With only a few rolling hills, Lopez is a popular destination for cyclists. Each May the island hosts the popular “Tour de Lopez” a moderate 30+ mile loop that covers pretty much the entire island. With only a few roads on the island and very little…
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