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Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Port Armstrong Salmon Hatchery…and Bears
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 Bears were in view feeding on salmon on the beach. For more sailing adventures see our other Play...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Bears? What Bears??
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. The food chain starts with krill, then the salmon that feed the whales, sea lions, humans and b...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Port Alexander
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 were the only yacht, and one of only two sailboats in the port while we were there. The other sai...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Puffin Bay to Port Alexander
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 world. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Kritoi Basin Clams
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 Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Kr...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Whale Bay, Kritoi Basin
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 adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Sitka to Whale Bay
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 Southeast Alaska. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - h...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day35: The Longest Day, Arrival at Sitka Harbor
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: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYc...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day 34: DAY 34!
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 the auto-pilot steering. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Begi...
Sailing form Hawaii to Alaska-Day 33: Grey on Grey
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 Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cG...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day32(Continued): Splash!
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 our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQ...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day 32: Cyclonic Weather System
For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxFrNBu31qmsK8M6OkdghG7a...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day 31: Tomorrow
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 sail quickly if we have to. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The...
Sailing from Hawaii to Alaska-Day30: The Logbook
Inside the cabin, we make our logbook entry and discuss the events of the day. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Al...