Seaquel Blog - Inside Passage to Alaska

It is a joy to share our adventures and photography with fellow tugnutters!

I’ve now posted days #19 and #20 on the blog, some of our best days yet!

http://seaski5.blogspot.com

Enjoy!
 
Getting closer to Juneau, more consistent internet service. I’ve now posted day #21 on the blog per attached link:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com

Enjoy!
 
Thank you Mark & Peggy. 🙂
 
We are finally back "on the grid" after a week without internet access, and I've posted a few more days of my blog from our Alaska trip per link below:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
We've had more reliable internet recently, so I've posted a few more days of my blog from our Alaska trip per link below:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Another extended period without internet so we are again a bit behind on our blog...

Here is Day #37 of our Alaska blog, Juneau to Tracy Arm Cove (and the beginning of numerous adventures with ICEBERGS), now published per the attached link:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Hmm, there was a comment in your postings about large cruisers ignoring the right of way. If this was in reference to a pleasure boat, we do not have the right of way against commercial traffic. If this was between commercial traffic, entirely different but in general a larger boat is more limited in manouverability then a smaller boat especially in close channels.

I give up my right of way anytime to avoid unpleasant side effects which as skippers we are required.

Great pictures I must say
 
stwendl":3pvw9alx said:
Hmm, there was a comment in your postings about large cruisers ignoring the right of way. If this was in reference to a pleasure boat, we do not have the right of way against commercial traffic. If this was between commercial traffic, entirely different but in general a larger boat is more limited in manouverability then a smaller boat especially in close channels.

I give up my right of way anytime to avoid unpleasant side effects which as skippers we are required.

Great pictures I must say
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I understand about yielding right of way to the less mauverable boat. In the instance referenced, the cruise ship took a distinct turn out of the center of the channel for a course directly at our boats. Regardless, I understand it remains the responsibility of the more maneuverable vessel to avoid a collision, which is what we did. But this unnecessary action by the cruise ship unnecessarily created a situation in which evasive action (on our part) was necessary and we obliged which was our responsibility at that point. Point being that this was NOT a close channel; it was a large open channel that became restricted only as a result of an aggressive and late maneuver by the larger vessel.
 
After another extended period without internet, we are catching up on our blog...

We now have published up to Day #42 of our Alaska blog, per the attached link:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/

In particular, be sure to check out Day #42 (Fords Terror to Tracy Arm) as we navigate through miles of ice pack!
 
Such a treat to follow your wonderful journey! Your photos add so much and thank you for sharing them.

I am from Anacortes and will be in Ketchikan until September 1st. I would love to connect with you if you come through here. I am in Thomas Basin and most willing to meet you at whatever marina you choose.
 
Getting caught up on my blog of our fabulous adventure of the Inside Passage to Alaska. Link below has a few more days and lots more pictures:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Link below has a few more days and many more pictures of my blog of our adventure up the Inside Passage to Alaska.

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Per link below, here is Day #59 of our Alaska blog, Lagoon Cove to Big Bay – where our flotilla goes separate ways – and on to Desolation Sound!

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Continue to update my blog of our amazing adventure of the Inside Passage to Alaska. Link below has a few more days, including a couple of days frolicking around Laura Cove/Desolation Sound. Our timing to hit Laura Cove on the way down from Alaska coincided with when the Tugnuts outing to Desolation Sound was ending, so of course there were Ranger Tugs everywhere. See if your boat is pictured among the many we saw in/around Laura Cove...

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Per link below, here is Day #62 of our Alaska blog, Jedediah Island/layover: exploring trails & beaches while waiting out weather before completing our crossing of the Strait of Georgia on our way south...

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
We now have published Day #64 of our Alaska blog, per the attached link:

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/

This is the final day of our 9-week adventure this summer. I do plan to add one more blog entry where I summarize the trip, provide some statistics and summary comments that may be of value to others who are planning a similar trip up the Inside Passage to Alaska.
 
The epilogue per link below provides a final picture summary of our adventure, consolidating 64 days worth of blogs into one “reader’s digest” version. Additionally, a “trip-by-the-numbers” snapshot, “Top 10” lists, and answers to “FAQ’s” are provided as an overview as well as final thoughts on what has been a true trip of a lifetime.

It has been a labor of love to share our experiences and pictures of this amazing adventure. We hope you enjoy!

http://seaski5.blogspot.com/
 
Seaquel: Absolutely awesome. Thanks.
 
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