Kittiwake rookery across Passage Canal, near Whittier
Dogs enjoying a day sail
Marie and dogz at the tiller
This is late April in Prince William Sound
Hmmm, it's actually pretty chilly out here
View of Wing Song from on shore in Shotgun Cove
Dogz in the dinghy
Motoring back into Whittier after a flawless first outing
Under sail, headed to Hobo Bay
Wing Song at anchor in Hobo Bay
The dogz are quite happy to be on shore at last
Marie next to a mossy tree
Gnarled tree trunks, rocks, moss, and lush greenery combine to form the shoreline of the world's most northernmost rain forest in Prince William Sound.
Wing Song at anchor in Hobo Bay, looking towards Wells Passage
Let's go sailing again! This time we're headed to Golden, about 25 miles out of Whittier.
It's glassy smooth out, not a breath of wind in sight...
...and not a soul in sight either. And this is on a Saturday afternoon, too. Weird.
The flag is flying high, but there's no wind to put up the sail.
Snow capped peaks and glaciers slide by in the distance
Multitudes of sea otters romping about us. Many are carrying youngsters.
Wing Song at anchor in Golden, in about 20 feet of water.
The bay at Golden is quite large.
“Beachcombing”. Get it? Hahaha
After a night in Golden, we motored back along the coast to Esther Passage, and through the passage towards Waterfall Cove.
A trimaran at anchor in aptly-named Waterfall Cove.
Wing Song at anchor in Waterfall Cove.
Waterfall Cove, with all its surrounding mountains, looks more like a mountain lake from this point.
Headed back towards Whittier, following the shore of Esther Island
We are graced with a breath of wind. Up come the sails!
Wing Song transitting Culross Passage
With Culross Passage behind us, Wing Song points towards the glaciers lining Wells Passage.
Rafted up to J. Shammah in Surprise Cove
Hiking on the trails near Surprise Cove
Extensive boardwalk system near Surprise Cove
Beach along Surprise Cove
Marie in the northernmost rain forest
Blueberries abound!
Chris, Michelle, and Christina on the Wing Song. Christina at the tiller!
It's Bruno!
Rafted to J. Shammah in Long Bay, looking toward the mouth of the bay.
Spawning salmon in Long Bay.
Wing Song and J. Shammah rafted up in Long Bay.
Anchorage in Long Bay.
The dinghy onshore the little island where we let the dogs out.
Walt, Susan, and Marie watch a black bear from the safety of the dinghy.
Dogz on shore in Long Bay
Morning mist in Long Bay.
Boat dog.
Approaching the pass in Culross Passage, headed back toward Whittier.
Alongside J. Shammah after transiting Culross Passage.
Under sail
We're off on another trip! “Otto”mans the tiller.
Bruno looks for sea otters.
For a while, we are escorted by a pod of Dall porpoises, who surf our bow wave!
Dall porpoise off the bow
Approach into Bettles Bay
The wind is calm, and the water glassy..
A huge cruise ship traverses Wells Passage in the distance
Labor Day dawns clear and sunny in Hobo Bay
Wing Song anchored in Hobo Bay, in about 40 ft of water
Little waterfalls cascade gently down the newly-melted muskeg slopes
Looking south along Wells Passage
Hiking above Hobo Bay, enjoying the beautiful views
Wing Song anchored in Hobo Bay below us
Strangely shaped trees
Rocks across the Passage from Hobo Bay - some rock climbing, anyone?
Looking north along Wells Passage
We prepare to dinghy back to the boat after another adventure ashore. Bruno is ready for a nap.
Headed back towards Whittier again
We love our new crew member, “Otto” (Simrad autopilot)!
Sea otter swimming in Wells Passage
Expensive custom made dodger on the Wing Song
Bernard fishing
