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...]

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 dating to 1791. He named it "Isla Sucia". (Sucia in Spanish means "dirty" … [Read more...]

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 of … [Read more...]