Ship's Log

October 8, 2026

Santa Cruz Island - Smugglers Cove

Busy overnight stay

October 6, 2026

Entering the Channel Islands

San Miguel

October 5, 2026

San Francisco to Morro Bay

Rolling down the coast.

October 2, 2026

Continuing our journey south.

It's always a treat to sail under the Golden Gate Bridge.

September 1, 2026

Family & Friends

We were thrilled to have visitors in San Francisco.

July 1, 2026

Upgrades to Amelie

Our girl needs a few little jewels.

December 13, 2025

Settling into San Francisco Bay

Warm weather, beautiful sunsets, and a holiday light parade from Amelie's slip in Jack London Square.

November 12, 2025

Neah Bay to San Francisco

Ten days at sea: a full moon, confused seas, whales and porpoises — and the Golden Gate at the end of it.

November 2, 2025

Seattle to Neah Bay

Out of Lake Union, through the Ballard Locks, and up the Strait of Juan de Fuca — dodging logs in the dark.

October 8, 2025

Getting Amelie Ready

Survey haul-out, hull cleaning, and making the cabin ours before pointing the bow south.