Sea Scout Ship Marvin Shields Port Angeles WA.

We participated in the Hands Across the Water pursuit race from Port Angeles to the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. DNFs all around. We were escorted out of the harbor by dolphins, flew the asymmetrical spinnaker all day. Sailed for almost nine hours. Finished with a beautiful dinner. Lots of sun and lots of fun.

Made it to the Victoria Yacht Club, we’re all tied up and cleared customs.

Yesterdays weekly meeting through the eyes of Tristen. We practiced knots on the dock. The big four clove hitch ( fenders ), bowline ( sheets ), figure eight ( sheet stoppers ), and cleat hitch. Man overboard drills under way under sail.

So much on Wednesday:
We had another Scout come to her first meeting.
Kyleigh and Logan went over safety equipment onboard vessels we operate.
We delivered donated popcorn to the Military Sea Lift Command, their civilian operators, and the US Coast Guard.

AND DOLPHINS...PACIFIC WHITE SIDED DOLPHINS!!!!!!!!!! This pair has been hanging out in the bay for a month....BUT DOLPHINS! Running the vessel down and playing in the pressure wave of the bow.

Big thanks to Brandyn at Wet Dog Boats for taking these stellar photos of our Scouts on the water last night aboard the SV Aurora.

We have been super focused on sailing for the last month. Lots going on. Ended up skying the jib halyard. Then fouling the same halyard. Going aloft getting under way. Then seeing gray whales.

Mert wells regatta day. Today is the day we find out if we get to bring back the fleet flagship trophy!

Refreshing some anchoring knowledge. Then going right out and putting it into practice. Getting out on the water is always a great day.