Tag Archives: cruising

Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

There are several options for glacier viewing in Southeast Alaska. No visit to the region is really complete without a chance to witness the raw power of nature as embodied in a tidewater glacier. The roar and rush of enourmous … Continue reading →

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Fury Cove

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

While voyaging north and south it is necessary to exit the sheltered inside passage to cross the open waters of Queen Charlotte Sound. The convenient anchorages used to wait for good weather are well marked on any skipper’s charts. When … Continue reading →

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St. Johns Harbor

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

Located just across Sumner Strait from the southern entrance of Wrangell Narrows is another great anchorage. St. Johns Harbor provides a pleasant, well sheltered cove, with views to the west and north. Imagine a the last glow of sunset over … Continue reading →

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Back from Alaska

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

The Nordic Quest is now moored in Anacortes for the winter. We had a great time bringing her down the inside passage. Leaving Juneau on September 1st and arriving Anacortes on September 18th, plenty of time for a little exploring … Continue reading →

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Departing Juneau

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Andrew Cooper

Time to cut the connection, for the next few weeks there will be little oportunity to slake my digital thirst. Marine radio offers little bandwidth, limited to simple audio and the daily marine weather forecasts. For the next three weeks … Continue reading →

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