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Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Kake Slideshow
The village of Kake,on the northwest coast of Kupreanof Island, has a population of a little over 500 souls, two thirds of whom are Tlingit Indians. The economy is based on fishing. This is just a snapshot. Photography by Laura Wong-Rose For more sailing...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Kake to Honeydew Cove
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...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Whitney Island to Kake
Still hesitant to run our water maker, we headed for Kake to replenish our water supply. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising L...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Farragut Bay to Whitney Island
This anchorage was very unpleasant until the flies retired for the day. But we did enjoy seeing the whales, seals, eagles and other wildlife. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playl...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Thomas Bay to Farragut Bay
The winds at Baird Glacier kept us from sailing too close or anchoring at Scenery Cove as we had planned. In the end, we approached as close as we could and motored the 20 miles to Farragut Bay and another peaceful anchorage visited by eagles and whales. ...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Thomas Bay, at Anchor.
Just a few relaxing days at anchor in Thomas Bay, Alaska. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "Cruising Lealea in Alaska" - https://www.y...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska-Petersburg to Thomas Bay
Resuming our exploration of Southeast Alaska after spending the winter in Petersburg, we begin by heading across Frederick Sound to Thomas Bay. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/play...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska – Craig, AK-Waiting for Weather
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 lots more video to share as soon as we get settled in somewhere with reliable internet access. For ...
Update From Juneau
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: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYi0ZDWfmQxHVdrSH1cGp7Krw9kSYcwIE "C...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Portage Bay to Petersburg
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 Harbor at Petersburg. Even at this late date, early September, there are still ice chunks in Frederi...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Kake to Portage Bay
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 the fishing fleet. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" ...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Red Bluff Bay to Kake
Tides and currents are a big factor in navigating the complex SE Alaska waterways. This trip, across Chatham Strait into Frederick Sound, is particularly challenging. For more sailing adventures see our other Playlists: "Honolulu: The Beginning" - https:...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Red Bluff Bay, At Anchor
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 village of Kake. Here we had company, and not just the bears either. For more sailing adventure...
Cruising Lealea in Alaska: Deep Cove to Red Bluff Bay
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 for the petroglyphs we had been told of, we arrived at Red Bluff Bay to find the anchorage occupi...