Family, friends, and guests. We gather today to re-christen this fine boat. In the name of all who have sailed aboard her in the past and all who may do so in the future, we invoke the blessing of the ancient gods of the wind and sea.  To the mighty Neptune, king of all that moves in or on the waves, and Aeolus, guardian of the winds and all that blows before them, we offer…

March 9, 2015 was an exciting day for us at NW Sailing Adventures. Diminuendo finally made it to her new home port in Bellingham. She has been “on the hard” in Anacortes so the experts at Marine Service Center could freshen up her bottom. They started by removing multiple layers of bottom paint. They touched up a few rust spots on her cast iron fin keel and a few dings on the rudder. They applied…

Some time back we launched our business, Friday we launched our website, and today we (re)launch our boat! Diminuendo has been “on the hard” (in the boatyard) for new bottom paint. Today she goes back in the water!

Planning on attending the Geocaching event in the San Juans on August 27? How would you like to arrive in style aboard your own private sailboat? On the way, you’ll visit the outer islands inaccessible by ferry. There you will log caches while drinking in the scenic wonders around you. Skip the ferry lines; you’ll board Diminuendo in beautiful Bellingham. You can skip the search for accommodations as well; you’ll have your very own private…