New boat! Not for us...

Since I would have taken sick leave on Tuesday anyway, we decided to stay on the water an aditional day. We, again, watched ducks go after Madrona berries...very entertaining...in Eagle Harbor, and then walked the beach under the ferry terminal and found some beachside cairn art.

Occasionally we see boats that just make us say "wow" like this Beneteau power boat with sails and stabilizers. Again...wow.

It was fun to watch this kite boarder zipping back and forth in front of us.

We arrived in Des Moines and pulled in next to a Ranger 23. Turns out the owners are here to trade her in for a 29! (They've had the 23 since February. Sound familiar?)

We were on hand when Tim showed up with Redfish and hauled her into the water. That was fun to watch, as I'd never seen the whole process.

The owners are doing their orientation today and tomorrow and will set out for their home port later this week. So fun to be part of someone getting a new boat!

We did not know about the Des Moines Creek Trail until this morning! Great trail with some nice artwork and bucolic duck scenery.

We'll head home later this morning and spend some time cleaning a very salty Europa.

Fall Boating Day 3

Europa and Coorie Doon departed Poulsbo yesterday, headed for the City of Bainbridge Island. A fairly short hop but a bit bumpy.

We went north through Agate Pass, a first for us...we think. Well, I think it was the first time. The captain swears we've cruised under that bridge before. Whatever...is was a beautiful morning.

After being up most of the night with this damn cold, I tried to nap and was rudely awakened when a helicopter flew over and we both thought something happened to our engine. Until we spotted the helicopter.

We found plenty of room on the city park dock. After dinner at the pub, we returned to find just a couple of boats left in addition to our two. Oh the joys of off- season boating!

We rose this morning to the sun coming up over the ferry terminal.

Fall Boating

It's approaching the middle of October and the weather is sunny and beautiful!

We headed north through Colvos Passage on Friday afternoon, on our way to meet the Coorie Doon at Blake Island. Plenty of room at the docks but still quite a few boats were there before we arrived at about 4pm. More came in as the sun set...and after. I am always amazed at the number of people who boat at night. (No thank you!)

We had a delicious meal with the Zs...Jeanie's wonderful manacotti included!

I developed a vicious sore throat overnight but that didn't stop our hike around the island, where I spotted the most beautiful toadstool I think I've ever seen.

We left Blake around 11am and headed to Poulsbo. It was windy so we experienced a bit of rough water.

Lots of room at the Poulsbo Marina. Took a stroll through town and purchased a few things...mainly beer and cold medicine. Oh, and some marine toilet deodorizer that Steve swears by. We'll see...

I spotted these three geezers...I mean wonderful people...on a bench...