We were first introduced to the beautiful San Juan Islands back in 2014 when we were invited by our good friends, Dan & Donna, to join them on a bareboat adventure. We had an excellent opportunity to charter the sailing vessel “Northwind” in early June, so “why not”
We are anchored here in Echo Bay of Sucia Island (a Spanish name from early explorers) where we can see Mount Baker in the background-the 3rd highest mountain in Washington. Sucia is a fun island to explore and there are many seals and otters playing in the coves.
Melissa is studying her Nav Charts here in the salon. This yacht was initially named “Ella Bleu” after the previous owner’s (John Travolta) daughter. This color “blue” was a favorite of the family. And it does, indeed, make an elegant salon.
This is Melissa Lee’s birthday week and is the 18th year-in-a-row that she has enjoyed taking the helm of a vessel in celebration. Nice tradition. Nice helm!
Bald Eagles (national symbol of the United States) are abundant within these islands and it’s always fun to see and follow them. This fellow is on Elephant Rock just off of Cypress Island. We are anchored here for the night preparing a fabulous dinner of marinated lamb chops. This is a beautiful anchorage and we are the only boat in the cove.
Back in the Port of Bellingham, the fresh seafood open market takes place on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month. The quantity and “quality” of this seafood is amazing. Where else are you going to get a 2 inch thick halibut steak or bucket of Dungeness Crabs?
And while ashore, why not rendezvous with old shipmates at a few -way-out-in-the-country- local dance halls? (Just like in Texas. Now who would have guessed that?) Captain Dan & Melissa Lee have stamped their seal of approval. (Not a real seal, of course!)
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