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Category Archives: Cruising
A Whale in the Sonar
The whale dove just in front of me, tail in the air as it slid below the surface. It was a pretty sight, the huge tail silhouetted against the grey water. Satisfied that there was no danger of collision I … Continue reading
AIS Gets You Respect
A new feature on the Nordic Quest this year is AIS. We have added an Automatic Identification System transmitter and receiver to the Furuno navigation suite. This means that other vessels that are equipped with AIS show up on our … Continue reading
Rocking Night in Swanson Harbor
After a gorgeous day in north Chatham Strait we pulled into Swanson Harbor fairly late and the two state floats were full. Rather than run to Funter Bay and arrive after dark, we decided to drop the hook a couple hundred … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – Saginaw Bay on a Summer Evening
Posted in Alaska, Anchorages, Cruising, Photo of the Week, Photography, Places
Tagged Alaska, cruising, Frederick Sound, Saginaw Bay
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Portage Bay
What is the perfect anchorage? There may be many opinions on this, but the choice of Portage Bay should be a fairly good one by any measure. This bay is conveniently located along the main cruising route just north of … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Anchorages
Tagged anchorage, bay, Frederick, Petersburg, Portage, Sound
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Fifer Cove
Laredo Inlet is a beautiful place to explore. It is a bit off the usual north-south cruising route, accessed by the scenic Meyers Passage. Wildlife viewing, fishing, and great scenery, the area offers enough for a few days of exploration. … Continue reading
Alston Cove
Laredo Inlet is a beautiful place to explore. It is a bit off the usual north-south cruising route, accessed by the scenic Meyers Passage. Wildlife viewing, fishing, and great scenery, the area offers enough for a few days of exploration. … Continue reading