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Tag Archives: Juneau
Rounding Point Retreat
Posted in Photo of the Week, Places
Tagged Auke Bay, Juneau, ligththouse, panorama, point, retreat
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Donna’s Resturant
We usually have a day or two in Juneau to coordinate everyone’s arrival at the airport, shopping for groceries, and generally getting ready for a couple weeks on the water. This means we also need to eat somewhere. One of … Continue reading
On the Hard in Juneau
I think I have mentioned this before that winters in SE Alaska are hard on boats. Most remain moored at a slip in a harbor such as Harris, Aurora or Auke Bay in the Juneau area or at marinas in communities … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – Aurora Boat Basin
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Photo of the Week, Photography
Tagged Alaska, Aurora Boat Basin, cruising, Juneau
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m/v Nordic Quest Departs for Juneau
It’s the 20th of May and we have departed Anacortes on our way back to Juneau. After clearing Canadian Customs at Bedwell Harbor, our itinerary includes stops at Nanaimo, Campbell River, Port Harvey, Namu, Pruth Bay, Shearwater, Prince Rupert, Ketchikan, … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Inside Passage, Photo of the Week, Photography, Travel Hints, Uncategorized
Tagged Alaska, Charter Fishing, Juneau, Nordic Quest
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Pacific Halibut 2015 Regulations for SE Alaska
Due to a February trip to Nicaragua for some tarpon and bass fishing, my annual synopsis of the annual meeting of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) and halibut fishing regulations got delayed. It had been two years since my … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Fishing
Tagged Charter Fishing, halibut, Halibut Fishing, Juneau, Ketchikan, Petersburg
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Nordic Quest 2014
As is my habit, I have produced a video summary of this summer’s voyage in the Nordic Quest. Take a few of the best photos, a little video, a snippet of timelapse, a decent tune, and mix well… Nordic Quest … Continue reading
Visiting Pack Creek Bear Viewing Site
Not far from Juneau, about 25 miles as the crow flies that is, there is one of the top bear viewing sites in Southeast Alaska. It is located on the eastern shore of Admiralty Island, often called the “Fortress of … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, Cruising, Harbor Notes, Travel Hints, Wildlife
Tagged Admiralty, bear, grizzly, Juneau, Pack Creek, wildlife
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Replacing Those Sacrificial Zinc Anodes
Every other year I make the trip from Juneau to Puget Sound and part of my winterization is performing basic maintenance and using North Harbor Diesel in Anacortes for dry storage. I like dry storage because not only is it … Continue reading →