After nearly sixteen years, I sold Jolly Mon – but not without good reason. In my latest video, I say goodbye to an old friend and introduce my viewers to a new one!
Seeking Simplicity
It has been a long time. And much has happened and some changes have taken place – some rather big ones, and all for the positive in my book. In my latest video I explain my absence from this blog and my YouTube channel, and share my latest “recipe”.
Boating in the San Juan Islands | Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
One of my favorite spots to drop the anchor in the San Juan Islands is likely Garrison Bay. I like the great holding bottom, the hike up Young Hill, and the overall history of the place. Another thing I like – it’s just around the corner from Westcott Bay and the Westcott Bay Shellfish Co.
I remember visiting the shellfish farm several years ago, when the place had fallen into disrepair prior closing for a while. Since 2013, new owners Erik and Andrea Anderson have poured a ton of work into the farm, making it a place that is a pleasure to visit.
In my latest video, I visit the Westcott Bay Shellfish Co., where I meet the folks who work the farm and enjoy some of their tasty shellfish. Check it out!
Boating in the San Juan Islands | Matia Island
Maa-sha?
Ma-tia?
Mat-ia?
I’ve heard it pronounced different ways, but no matter how you say it, Matia Island is an absolute gem in the San Juan Islands. In my latest video I visit the Island, have a look around, and enjoy the quiet while sharing the place with only one other boat.
I addition to being a Washington State Park, Matia Island is also part of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge. Limited access to the island, with pets and fires prohibited, has helped to preserve it as a special place to visit.
Boating in the San Juan Islands | Around Shaw Island
With a few days (in a row) of spring weather and a few days off from work, I decided to seize the opportunity to get away. I didn’t really feel like going very far, and even though I’ve spent a lot of time cruising the San Juans, there are quite a few places I’ve motored past on the way to other destinations.
So I came up with a “plan”. I’d take a ride around Shaw Island… and take three days to do it.
Shaw Island is a rural island community in the San Juan Islands with a population of 165. The total land area is 7.7 square miles, and aside from a seasonal grocery store, the island has no commercial amenities.
In my latest video, I visit three popular anchorages on Shaw Island in the most pleasant spring weather to visit some familiar spots and a few new to me. Thanks for watching!