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| Oak Bay Marina, Vancouver Island |
We were up early to cross
the ‘big pond’ from Canadian waters to U.S. waters.
The seas were flat calm as we departed Oak
Bay Marina near Victoria, sunlight reflected off the waves and sparkled like
diamonds.
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| Walkway and lovely Vistas along Oak Bay Marina |
The radio was busy with
chatter as boaters headed out for their summer cruise.
For us, it was time to head home to Anacortes
to begin work on edits for the 2018 Waggoner Guide.
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| Fog Bank along Guemes Channel |
A fog bank hugged the hills as we approached
Anacortes.
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| A Busy Day at Cap Sante Marina |
Boats were departing and
arriving through the narrow entrance into Cap Sante Marina.
There to greet us was a seal sunning himself
on the pier at our slip.
Not wanting to
be disturbed, he finally slid into the water as I tossed down the line.
He soon made himself comfortable on the
neighboring pier and continued sunning himself.
Mr. Heron showed up to welcome us as well and keep his seal friend
company.
We too were looking forward to
the company of friends and beginning work on Waggoner Guide chapters covered
during our three months of cruising.
Having started our position as managing editors late in the 2016 season,
this summer was our first opportunity to fully explore and gather updates for
the next edition of the Waggoner Guide.
Like many followers and readers of the Guide, it’s always surprising how
much can change from year to year.
We
are happy to report that we have gathered numerous updates, including
changes for chartlets.
Work begins in
August on finishing the last chapters of the Waggoner Guide and then we are off
boating again to collect updates for the front chapters, including San Juan
Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal and Puget Sound (watch for more
blog posts to come).
Then back to the
office to work on edits once again and prepare a print-ready version in time
for the Seattle Boat Show and marine shops and book stores followed by seminars
and classes.
Soon spring has arrived and
it starts all over again, like a wheel that goes round and round.
It’s a labor of love by the Waggoner Team to
create a substantial contribution for the boating public.
We appreciate all the kind words and love
shown for the Waggoner Guide, we constantly hear encouraging words from boaters
who tell us the guide is an invaluable resource of information and convenient
planning tool.
Having started our position as managing editors late in the 2016 season,
this summer was our first opportunity to fully explore and gather updates for
the next edition of the Waggoner Guide.
Like many followers and readers of the Guide, it’s always surprising how
much can change from year to year. We
are happy to report that we have gathered numerous updates, including
changes for chartlets.
Work begins in
August on finishing the last chapters of the Waggoner Guide and then we are off
boating again to collect updates for the front chapters, including San Juan
Islands, Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal and Puget Sound (watch for more
blog posts to come). Then back to the
office to work on edits once again and prepare a print-ready version in time
for the Seattle Boat Show and marine shops and book stores followed by seminars
and classes. Soon spring has arrived and
it starts all over again, like a wheel that goes round and round. It’s a labor of love by the Waggoner Team to
create a substantial contribution for the boating public. We appreciate all the kind words and love
shown for the Waggoner Guide, we constantly hear encouraging words from boaters
who tell us the guide is an invaluable resource of information and convenient
planning tool.
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