Day 47: Tenakee Springs
Today we visited the quaint little village of Tenakee Springs most famous for their hot springs. Through the research I did before the trip I was expecting more than we…
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Day 46: Hoonah and haul out
Today we spent the day hauling the boat and fixing the forward sonar. We did what is called a “hanging haul” which means they pull the boat and keep the…
Day 45: John Glacier
Today started with one of the coolest tender adventures ever. Doug and I each took our tenders and transited the 16 miles to John Glacier. We were able to cruise…
Day 44: Reid Inlet and more glaciers
Today we stayed put and had a relaxing day at anchor. Reid Inlet is centrally located with easy access to John Glacier, Gilman Glacier, Hoonah Glacier, Lamplugh Glacier, Kadachan Glacier,…
Day 43: Grand Pacific Glacier
N 59.02.250 degrees. Today we reached the most northern point of our journey and visited the Grand Pacific Glacier and Margerie Glacier. As we cruised north through Glacier Bay we…
Day 42: Blue Mouse Cove, Glacier Bay
With a stroke of luck, we were granted a permit to Glacier Bay, kind of. We called this morning at 8:00am and were told we could get a permit to…
Day 41: Hoonah
Today we had a nice 67nm journey to Hoonah a small community of Huna Tlingit Native Americans who’s ancestors used to habitat in Glacier Bay before being forced out by…
Day 40: Juneau and helicopter trip
Today we were able to play tourists in Juneau. We walked the town and and visited the Mendenhall and Eagle Glaciers. We booked helicopters for the 3 families and enjoyed…
Day 38 & 39: Juneau, rest and recovery
The last few days have been primarily rest, recovery, restocking and relaxation. Chanda is doing much better and able to walk with crutches. We changed the engine oil having used…
Day 37: Ford’s Terror; Beached tender, bear encounter and emergency room visit
Today started with much promise for a wonderful relaxing anchorage with stunning landscape, good food and a wonderful dinner planned. Chanda and I started the morning relaxing on the bow…