Motor Vessel David B

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Bending on a new hot and steamy plank.After the plank steams for a couple of hours to make plyable, we clamp it to the b...
12/28/2024

Bending on a new hot and steamy plank.

After the plank steams for a couple of hours to make plyable, we clamp it to the boat to put a bend and a twist into it. Once the plank cools, it has the right shape. Jeffrey then takes it down, makes some final adjustments to fit it in, then fastens the plank to the boat's frames.

The steam box arrived yesterday. Thank you to for setting us up!
12/10/2024

The steam box arrived yesterday. Thank you to for setting us up!

Boatyard time! The most wonderful time.of the year.We've been boatyard busy the last couple of weeks. We removed a few p...
12/07/2024

Boatyard time! The most wonderful time.of the year.

We've been boatyard busy the last couple of weeks. We removed a few planks, and we were pleased that there were fewer to replace than we expected.

We also started preparing the new planks. And for those who are curious, the new planks are Port Orford Cedar. They smell delightful. Stay tuned for the story behind the wood. That's coming at a later date.

We also took advantage of a few days of dry weather to do some painting.

If all goes well, we should be steam-bending planks mid-to-late next week.

Shrink wrapping the back of the boat so we have a dry work space this winter.
11/24/2024

Shrink wrapping the back of the boat so we have a dry work space this winter.

Getting ready for fun in the boatyard. This year's big off-season project is to replace a few planks. Whenever we take h...
11/18/2024

Getting ready for fun in the boatyard.

This year's big off-season project is to replace a few planks.

Whenever we take her out of the water to work on her, it feels like such an honor to be able to keep her in good health and to continue to share the history that she carries within her timbers.

It is hard to believe that it's only November, and there are just 2 spots left on our May 13-20, 2025 cruise where we ge...
11/17/2024

It is hard to believe that it's only November, and there are just 2 spots left on our May 13-20, 2025 cruise where we get to visit Pack Creek. Our other twoPack Creek trips are full sold out!

Because we can't get enough of glaciers, our post-season vacation is in Iceland 🇮🇸
10/29/2024

Because we can't get enough of glaciers, our post-season vacation is in Iceland 🇮🇸

With our 2024 season complete, I now have the time to look back at all of the highlights from this past season. Back in ...
10/25/2024

With our 2024 season complete, I now have the time to look back at all of the highlights from this past season.

Back in May, we got to enjoy watching coastal brown bears at Pack Creek in courtship. Watching their interactions and subtle cues in their behavior always teaches me something new about these magnificent beings.

Oh, how I love a sunlit galley.
10/12/2024

Oh, how I love a sunlit galley.

First night of our last trip of the 2024 season, and we get to watch the lights! Dang, we are so lucky!
10/11/2024

First night of our last trip of the 2024 season, and we get to watch the lights! Dang, we are so lucky!

Oystercatcher!
10/06/2024

Oystercatcher!

A big thank you to for teaching us new tricks - English Muffins! They are delicious and the guests love them.
10/05/2024

A big thank you to for teaching us new tricks - English Muffins!

They are delicious and the guests love them.

I stopped by a Western Red Cedar to show one of our guests the difference between it and a Western Hemlock on Cypress Is...
10/04/2024

I stopped by a Western Red Cedar to show one of our guests the difference between it and a Western Hemlock on Cypress Island. As I was pointing out the differences, a glint caught my eye.

Sparring Black-legged kittiwakes in Glacier Bay National Park.
10/03/2024

Sparring Black-legged kittiwakes in Glacier Bay National Park.

A drop of melt water from an iceberg calved from McBride Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park.
09/27/2024

A drop of melt water from an iceberg calved from McBride Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park.

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Bellingham, WA
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We got to enjoy a family of coastal brown bears while out on a walk yesterday. ❤️🐻 #bears #brownbears #alaska #kootznoowoo #nature #wildlife #smallshipcruise #tongassnationalforest #mvdavidb

(Rotate) Sometimes you're at anchor, and a whale comes by to do some people watching. #surprise #humpback #whale #alaskawhale #atanchor #smallshipcruise #mvdavidb #nature #wildlife #kootznoowoowilderness

Just as I rand the bell for breakfast, we spotted a brown bear on the beach. #bears #alaska #glaciernationalpark #nature #wildlife #brownbears #smallshipcruise #mvdavidb

It's a pretty ok place to wake up. #glacierbay #alaska #glaciers #ice #cruise #smallshipcruise #travel #adventure #nature #outside #atanchor #wilderness #mvdavidb

Porpoise Pals! #underway #wildlife

Whoo-hoo! Killer whales with a baby! ❤️ #killerwales #orca #Nature #wildlife #outside #whales

I love it when Dalls Porpoises show up! Their ease of effort and the sound of their breath always gives me a feeling of happiness. #porpoise #seamammals #insidepassage #cruising #splashingSeaMammals #wildlife #nature #underway

Glacier watching season is only a month away! We still have a few spots left this summer if you are looking for a unique cruise in Alaska or a deeply immersive photography workshop. Our contact info is in our bio. #glacier #calving #smallshipcruise #alaskacruise #ice #ohwow #nature #adventure #photography #photoworkshop #nikonphotography #woodenboat #travel #cruise

I hope you enjoy a little floaty weasel chilling in Glacier Bay. #SeaOtter #wildlife #floatyweasel #smallshipcruise #alaskacruise #Nature

🔥 First night of Fire and Story 🔥. Three fires, beautiful music, fun stories, fire dancing, and hearty Bellinghamsters. Can't wait for more tonight! -with @fire.and.story & @paperwhalearts

We found snow! #BeenWaitingForWinter #Bellingham #Chuckanuts #trailrun #hiking #burnout

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