Category Archives: Boat
Hammersley Inlet and sailing Rich Passage
Puget Sound presents many challenges to boaters, and narrow Hammersley Inlet is one of them. Linking Shelton to the rest of Puget Sound, eight-mile-long Hammersley Inlet is like a saltwater river, with currents occasionally reaching five knots. This was my … Continue reading
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Tagged Blake Island, Filucy Bay, Hammersley Inlet, Port Orchard, Rich Passage, Whisper
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Prep for 2008 sailing season
To prepare for the 2008 boating season, I performed motor maintenance, replaced some tape on the rigging, and checked all systems. I replaced flares this year, checked the galley, and checked all personal flotation devices.
Whisper goes to sleep for the winter
I’ve been so busy since the September trip that I am just now getting Whisper put to bed for the winter. Whisper sits in the backyard, with a 20×30-foot tarp draped over her, the mast acting as a ridgepole. A … Continue reading