Winter is still here but today a beam of light pierces the clouds. Spring will soon be here and with it another cruising season for the crew of Diminuendo and their guests. Like you, Ron and Mari too like to escape to other places for a well deserved vacation. Of course the nature of our business means that our vacations must be taken in winter. Sara from HolidayFactors was kind enough to volunteer some ideas for us to consider for next winter. We wanted to share some of her suggestions: 7 … [Read more...]
June is a great month for sailing the Washington San Juan Islands!
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...]
Cuisine aboard Diminuendo in the San Juans
Gimb'ling Round the Galley! Here are some examples of your dining selections while exploring the San Juan Island while aboard Diminuendo: Dinner Flame Grilled Copper River Sockeye Salmon With French Green Beans And Broccoli “Smashed” Potatoes Pan Seared Dungeness Crab Cakes With Cajun “dirty” Rice And Asparagus Spears Au Dente Fresh Clams and Mussels Over Linguini Noodles With White Wine Garlic-Lemon Reduction and Fresh Thai Basil Spinach Salad with Goat Cheese Crumbles, Plum Tomatoes, … [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...]
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, and does not require you to wake at an ungodly hour in the morning or brave the elements outdoors on a particularly … [Read more...]
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