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The calm before the storm

Posted on March 9, 2024March 9, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Wintering in Anacortes

I love Saturday mornings. We have a tradition of having a nice breakfast and watching Sailing Project Atticus. They are hands down my favorite YouTubers. So polished. And that baby … Read More “The calm before the storm” »

Worth every penny!

Posted on March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Wintering in Anacortes

The electrician arrived and found the disconnected wire literally in the first minute. Yay! We have our tank monitors again. The autopilot on the flybridge took a bit more noodling, … Read More “Worth every penny!” »

AIS installed, davits here we come.

Posted on March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on AIS installed, davits here we come.
Wintering in Anacortes

We have been busy this week, slowly but surely crossing things off our list. We installed our AIS (Automatic Identification System). This will enable other ships to see us on … Read More “AIS installed, davits here we come.” »

11 Days – almost single digits!

Posted on March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Wintering in Anacortes

There’s a saying in the boating world, “Plans are written in sand at low tide” which is a well-known expression about remaining flexible as your plans will likely change. There is … Read More “11 Days – almost single digits!” »

15 days – this is happening soon folks!

Posted on February 28, 2024February 28, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 2 Comments on 15 days – this is happening soon folks!
Wintering in Anacortes

My countdown widget is at 15 today. As the weather is still pretty unpredictable in March – I have a reservation for the first week at Van Isle Marina. Here … Read More “15 days – this is happening soon folks!” »

We have a new crew member! Don Yonko

Posted on February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 5 Comments on We have a new crew member! Don Yonko
Wintering in Anacortes

Our new dinghy arrived today! Since our Tug is named after our grandmas, our tender is named after our grandpas Don Danell and John Blaskovich. Jim’s grandpa’s nickname was black … Read More “We have a new crew member! Don Yonko” »

Actually, make that 22

Posted on February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 2 Comments on Actually, make that 22
Wintering in Anacortes

Imagine my surprise when my countdown widget still said 25 days this morning. I mentioned it to Jim and he said that it doesn’t update until you click on it. … Read More “Actually, make that 22” »

25 Days – ready or not!

Posted on February 19, 2024March 9, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 2 Comments on 25 Days – ready or not!
Wintering in Anacortes

I have been meaning to start this blog since Aug 3, 2023. I’m working my way through a tutorial so, it might get better 😛 The winter has flown by! … Read More “25 Days – ready or not!” »

Our Summer in the San Juans: Marine Parks in the San Juans

Posted on October 29, 2023March 9, 2024 By Debbie Kochel
Summer in the San Juans

A while back I told you that we bought an annual Washington Parks Pass. For $135 we could stay on a WSP mooring buoy or dock for free (we needed … Read More “Our Summer in the San Juans: Marine Parks in the San Juans” »

Fall in the San Juans – 2023 season is in the books

Posted on October 22, 2023March 9, 2024 By Debbie Kochel 1 Comment on Fall in the San Juans – 2023 season is in the books
Summer in the San Juans

Oct 9 – 15 We took a quick trip home and, of course, had to drive back to Anacortes via Oregon and go do some beach driving. We stayed at … Read More “Fall in the San Juans – 2023 season is in the books” »

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  1. Phill Guay on We’re home!August 8, 2025

    Beautiful place and day!

  2. Phill Guay on We’ve come full circle – Montague HarborAugust 8, 2025

    Congratulations and welcome home!

  3. Greg Kleven on The only thing running was our imaginationAugust 5, 2025

    Debbie, Whoa. That was some adventure. Sorry you had to go through this. Marlene and I were sitting in our…

  4. Debbie Kochel on Blind Channel Resort – Squirrel Cove – WE DID IT!!August 1, 2025

    Hi Phill, A gate is when the water makes progress difficult or even impossible. Rapids need timed properly, it's best…

  5. Phill Guay on Blind Channel Resort – Squirrel Cove – WE DID IT!!July 31, 2025

    As usual, great pics and descriptions, What is a gate?

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