The Pacific Northwest is known for its local produce and cheese, naturally raised meats and fresh fish. There is no better way to sample its bounty than at a farmers market. Thankfully, for boaters, many are within walking distance or a short taxi ride from marinas, which makes filling the fridge with local goodies much easier.…
DetailsDay 3 of the Alaska Flotilla – Desolation Sound Marine Provincial Park. Spectacular place! Many drop anchor here and happily stay for weeks. But, we must go, have a date with some rapids… Go HERE to check out more of Margaret’s cruising reports. You can also follow the Flotilla to Alaska with Mark Bunzel on AIS.…
DetailsThis weekend kicked off our first Waggoner Cruising Guide Flotilla. After gathering on Saturday night, the flotilla left Cap Sante Marina on May 21, at o-dark-thirty Sunday morning and headed to Salt Spring Island. Here are some images and video from First Mate, Margaret Pommert. The fog bank in Guemes Channel is hiding six flotilla boats.…
DetailsA freshly caught salmon on the barbecue or a pot heavy with crab or prawns are what fulfills many Northwest boater’s dreams. Add to that discovering a beach full of clams, mussels or tasty oysters and the cruising life doesn’t get much better. Whether you favor Dungeness crab, fresh-caught salmon or lingcod, mussels or oysters,…
DetailsOur team is out on the water and reporting as they go. Check here for the most recent updates. On-The-Water Cruising Updates for 2017 (This list will be ongoing and added as reports come in. The most recent update will be at the top.) Rosario Resort – Signage at New Docks (4/27/17) As reported in Rosario…
DetailsAll of the Waggoner Guide Flotillas begin with a meet-up in Anacortes, WA. This Saturday, May 20, our crew of cruisers for the first Inside Passage to Alaska Flotilla gathered at Cap Santa Marina for food, drinks (not too many as they leave at o-dark-thirty on Sunday), and to discuss the trip and answer questions.…
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