+Ship's log · Salish Sea

Adventures under sail in the Pacific Northwest.

Passage notes, anchorages, and lessons learned cruising the San Juan Islands, Puget Sound, and British Columbia — written for aspiring sailors and fellow wanderers.

  1. + 48°32′N · 122°57′W — San Juan Islands, WA ·

    10 Day Sailing In The San Juan Islands, WA

    A 10-day charter out of Bellingham: Sucia, Patos, Roche Harbor, Stuart Island — and hard-won cautions on rocks, currents, and shipping lanes.

  2. + 47°40′N · 122°25′W — Seattle, WA ·

    How I got started

    How a 23-year-old grad student from India became a Pacific Northwest skipper — dinghies, sailing clubs, ASA courses, and the crew that made it possible.

  3. + 47°41′N · 122°24′W — Puget Sound, WA ·

    Preparing for multi-day sailing trips

    How we prepare for multi-day cruising trips: planning the route, provisioning, safety checks, and what to pack for a week on the water.