Resuming our exploration of Southeast Alaska after spending the winter in Petersburg, we begin by heading across Frederick Sound to Thomas Bay. For more ...
Cruising Lealea
We have been in Craig, AK for a week now waiting for favorable winds for the off shore voyage South to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound. We have ...
Just a short update from Juneau Alaska. More people and boats than we have seen in over a year! For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: ...
After a restful night at anchor in Portage Bay, we are taking advantage of the tide and light currents to make our way past the Baird Glacier to the North ...
Sailing on the ebb tide to get the most out of the current, we head for our next anchorage at Portage Bay in glassy flat water. Whales and sea lions harass ...
Tides and currents are a big factor in navigating the complex SE Alaska waterways. This trip, across Chatham Strait into Frederick Sound, is particularly ...
After a "Weather window" jump from Port Armstrong to Red Bluff Bay, we settled into the snug anchorage to wait for the winds to abate before continuing to the ...
Morning coffee and departure delayed by a slight miscalculation of the tide, we nonetheless made the voyage to Red Bluff bay. After a stop at Gut bay to look ...
Carrying on from Port Armstrong, making a brief stop at Misty Bay and anchoring in Deep Cove for the night. For more sailing adventures see our other ...
We took a tour of the Salmon Hatchery and helped out with some chores at Port Armstrong. The whole time we were there, at least half a dozen Alaskan Brown ...
The short trip from Port Alexander to Port Armstrong. Bears. Lots of bears. Fish. Lots of fish. This area is so alive with wildlife it is hard to describe. ...
We spent several days at the tiny fishing village of Port Alexander (Pop. 35), a bustling and important center in the salmon fishery of Southeast Alaska. We ...
After a noisy night anchored in Puffin Bay we begin motoring towards our next destination, Port Alexander which was once the salmon fishing capital of the ...
A short motor sail down the West coast of Baranof Island takes us from Whale Bay to Sea Lion rock and into our next anchorage at Puffin Bay. For more ...
A minor problem with the engine caused us to return to the anchorage in Kritoi Basin for a little maintenance. For more sailing adventures see our other ...
Cruising Southeast Alaska in the 27 foot sailboat, "Lealea" Chuck and Laura are exploring a secluded inlet on Baranof Island by kayak. For more sailing ...
After a few days in Sitka, enjoying the Seafood Festival and taking in the sights, we cast off for Whale Bay and Kritoi Basin to begin our exploration of ...
We are currently cruising Southeast Alaska in our 27 foot Albin Vega sailboat "Lealea". Come along with us as we explore the last frontier. If you want ...
The longest and most challenging day of our trip. Arriving at Sitka Harbor through the fog and rocks. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: ...
The seas are getting up a bit but the wind is still cooperating. Lealea is sailing a reach before following seas and slowly but surely eating the miles with ...
Grey weather. Not much to see outside. We spent the day on cleaning up and chores in preparation for landfall. For more sailing adventures see our other ...
In the second half of the daily log for Day 32 of our voyage, We discuss the cyclonic weather system we are passing through. For more sailing adventures see ...
For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE ...
The days begins with a head sail change and reefing the mainsail. The weather is looking like it may deteriorate rapidly so we are on standby, ready to reduce ...