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| Lady Washington at anchor. |
Well, we've finished up our latest adventure and returned the scouts to Bellingham.
Some trouble with our RADAR and heavy fog delayed Lady Washington's departure, but Hawaiian Chieftain carried on. Just this morning, we have joined up with them and anchored in Neah Bay.
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| Keeping an eye ahead while in transit. |
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We are here for the Quinault Paddle, a large gathering of canoes from surrounding tribes. This year it is being hosted by the Quinault nation, we have been invited as guests of the event in hopes of strengthening relations between Gray's Harbor's historical mission, and that of the indigenous people.
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| Lady and Chieftain in Neah Bay. |
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| Crew craft night! |
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| Fog over the San Juans. |
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As signs of good will, we have dressed our head-rig with cedar boughs and peace tied our guns.
It is an exciting event, and we are being treated with greetings and songs from many canoes as they passed us here in the bay. Various groups are coming aboard for tours and a elder from the Suquamish tribe will be staying aboard.
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| Canoes on display for the Quinault Paddle. |
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Weather is going to be rough tomorrow, so they've decided to delay the departure of canoes and other vessels by a day. This will give us time for some much needed rest and maintenance.
I should get some rest before my anchor watch at 01:00.
Cheers!
I've been very excited for this blog Phil. Thanks for the fun.
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