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Hammersley Inlet and Rich Passage (May 2008) |
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Friday, 30 May 2008 16:00 |
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 Puget Sound presents many challenges to boaters, and narrow Hammersley Inlet is one of them. Linking Shelton to the rest of Puget Sound, eight-mile-long Hammersley Inlet is like a saltwater river, with currents occasionally reaching five knots. This was my first trip through Hammersley. A few days later, after visiting some favorite Puget Sound locations, we pulled Whisper from the waters of Port Orchard on a rising tide as darkness fell.
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Prep for 2008 sailing season |
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Wednesday, 30 April 2008 00:00 |
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To prepare for the 2008 boating season, I performed motor maintenance, replaced some tape on the rigging, and checked all systems. I replaced flares this year, checked the galley, and checked all personal flotation devices.
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Whisper goes to sleep for the winter |
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Saturday, 24 November 2007 00:00 |
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I've been so busy since the September trip that I am just now getting Whisper put to bed for the winter. Whisper sits in the backyard, with a 20x30-foot tarp draped over her, the mast acting as a ridgepole. A small electric heater sits inside, set to cycle on near freezing temperatures. I notice on bright, sunny days that the solar vent operates, even under the tarp.
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Ship's Log