| The crew preparing for departure |
Removing the sail ties |
Meal service starts immediately after departure |
Captain Troy adjusting the jib for optimal performance |
A good crew knows how to keep all the lines neat |
Checking the tell-tales |
| Commander of his vessel |
A rare shot that includes the shipboard photographer |
A well-rested crew is ready for anything |
The nautical equivalent of driving through a residential neighborhood |
An example of how not to dispose of one’s car |
Occasionally helm duties are delegated to the crew |
| A friendly sea otter checking out our boat |
The view of our approach to Poulsbo, from the fore deck |
Approach Poulsbo Marina from the east |
A veteran trawler moored at the marina |
Direct view north into the Poulsbo Marina |
Inflating the dinghy is a group effort |
| Who needs a Stairmaster? |
A fellow sailboat, anchored out |
Heading into town for dinner |
Idle chit-chat before hitting the sack |
The next day brought cloudy skies, but good winds |
The view for steering is better from the uphill side |
| A fun little beach shack |
This sailboat with the dramatic red sails paralleled our course for a couple of hours |
Dressed for heavy weather |
One of the many working boats on the Puget Sound |
The tugboat’s barge |
The view of both, as we pass carefully behind them |
