When we left the San Juan Islands to check in to Canada, we had no idea that Canadian border agents soon would be tracking us down, following our every move. Join us as we sail and explore British Columbia's southern Gulf Islands ~ Pender Island, Saturna I...
In Episode 1 of Season 3, we depart Seattle headed for the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. Our first several days are spent exploring Washington State's San Juan Islands where pretty much nothing goes according to plan. Featured destinations include Boat...
After sailing in the Seychelles, we arrive in Istanbul the following week to attend a family wedding. But Istanbul turns out to be both culture shock and weather shock for us. The fabled city is blanketed in a surprise snow storm just in time for an ultima...
SV Indigo joins 6 other boats from Windworks Sailing Club to sail from Seattle to the San Juan Islands and back, covering 4 days and 180 nautical miles. Two additional club members join us aboard for the annual "Spring Tides" flotilla event. Highlights inc...
The crew of SV Indigo travel from Seattle to the Indian Ocean to sail and explore the stunningly beautiful Seychelles islands.
Highlights include Mahe Island, Praslin Island, La Digue Island, Curieuse Island, Union Estate, Anse Source d'Argent, Vallee de ...
After sailing over 500 nautical miles exploring British Columbia, we make our final return passages back to Puget Sound. While dodging one storm after another, an un-forecast gale finally catches us by surprise. Highlights include Coal Harbour, Vancouver B...
On our passage south down BC's Sunshine Coast, we "attempt" to stern-tie in Smuggler Cove, get disabled at sea from hitting a hidden log, and finally check in to Snug Cove on Bowen Island. We ask the locals how to find the mysterious mastodon hiding somew...
After sailing over 200 nautical miles north from Seattle, we head into Princess Louisa Inlet, known as "one of the most beautiful anchorages in the world", and experience four-months-worth of rain in just two days. The storm, though, leads to a number of u...
After a harrowing sail across the Strait of Georgia, we head north out of Gibsons to explore British Columbia's "Sunshine Coast". First stop, Secret Cove, and a quick trek to beautiful Rockwater Resort and Spa for well-deserved massages! We pick up some cr...
After checking in to Canada, we head north to explore the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. We discover evidence of First Nations inhabitance in the area from 3000 years ago, see Orcas feeding, and finally sail across the Strait of Georgia -- in possibly t...
In Season 2's premiere episode, we set out from Seattle on our longest sailing adventure yet -- to explore the rugged coasts of British Columbia. Our first leg takes us to Port Townsend, sailing across the Strait of Juan de Fuca to Friday Harbor in the San...
The locals told us that while the tourists where away — during the pandemic travel restrictions — the Virgin Island wildlife had prospered unlike anything they’ve seen before. The fish, the birds, everything that makes the islands wild and full of li...
As with any well-laid-out plan, you need to have a back-up plan. And in our case, a "Plan C". In sailing, things never quite go according to plan.
Follow us as we attempt to sail around Washington's Whidbey Island, the state's largest and the contiguous U...
El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest Service and Puerto Rico’s sole entry in the America the Beautiful Quarters program.
With average rainfall of over 20 feet per year, El Yunque has a diverse tropical ecosystem, hostin...
We take on the legendary challenge to go skiing and sailing in the same day. Fortunately, our boat is moored about an hour away from Seattle's closest ski resort. But a number of other things still have to fall into place to make it happen -- and some are ...
We cross paths with Orcas and aliens as we sail to and explore Vashon Island in the Puget Sound. But it's not until we get to Gig Harbor that everything turns really scary.
Highlights include Southern Resident Orcas, The Maury Island Incident, Vashon Isla...
Part 3 of our 2020 adventure sailing Washington state's San Juan Islands. We explore San Juan Island while stranded for days at Roche Harbor, then make a quick getaway across the Strait of Juan de Fuca toward Port Townsend and Puget Sound. Highlights inclu...
Continuing our adventure exploring Washington state's San Juan Islands - a trip that turned out nothing like we expected. Highlights include Fisherman Bay, Lopez Island, Rosario Resort, Orcas Island, Eastsound, Pole Pass and Roche Harbor.
Mats Mats Bay, the first stop on our adventure sailing Washington state's San Juan Islands - a trip that turned out nothing like we expected. Shilshole Marina, Puget Sound, Mats Mats Quarry, Port Townsend, Point Hudson Marina, Beneteau Oceanis 37, Pacific ...
Join us, Ingrid and Jim, aboard our 37 foot sailboat, Indigo, as we find out what makes the Pacific Northwest one of the world's most exhilarating sailing and cruising destinations.
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