Top 10 Reasons to Choose a Customized Sailing Vacation in the San Juan Islands

When it comes to planning a vacation, the options are endless. Yet, few experiences can match the adventure and tranquility of a customized sailing vacation. The San Juan Islands, nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, offer a perfect blend of natural beauty, relaxation, and unforgettable moments. With Northwest Sailing Adventures, you can chart your course, explore hidden gems, and enjoy the ultimate escape. Here are the top 10 reasons why a customized sailing…

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Riding the Tour de Lopez via Sailboat!

Part of our gearing up for the approaching season includes stretching our legs and taking the boat out for some pre-season runs. We decided to take Diminuendo over to beautiful Lopez Island to experience our first real bicycle ride of the year riding the Tour de Lopez. This beautiful 31- mile ride covered almost the entire island, and concluded with a delicious BBQ lunch and entertainment at the finish. We stayed the first night in…

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Hiking on Cypress Island to Eagle Cliff Lookout

After a whole season filled with false starts, either the result of visiting too early in the season, or having arrived too late in the day, Ron and I were finally able to make the hike to Eagle Cliff on Cypress Island (the trail to Eagle Cliff is closed between February 1st and July 15th to protect the fragile nesting environment found on that area of the island). Cypress Island is unusual in the San…

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