Homer To Seattle

hammerhead · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 11:59 am Post subject: Homer To Seattle

Hello fellow Brats, I will be embarking on a trip to help a friend Pilot his boat from Homer Alaska To Seattle Washington Aug 15th to Aug 31st 2008. Any info on routes, stops, pleaces to fish, things to avoid, must sees, will all be welcomed.

Looking forward to a safe fun filled adventure, will take lots of pictures and document our trip as best I can.

Smooth Seas and tight Lines,
Doug Carroll Aka Hammerhead CoolSmile

Doryman · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:12 pm Post subject:

Tell us about the boat you will be on!

Warren

DaveS · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 6:35 pm Post subject:

I KNEW IT!......the title of this thread had absolutely nothing to do with "home runs" by the Seattle Mariners! Mr. Green

Seriously, your trip sounds like a fun one, please be sure to make frequent "postings" about it so we can travel along vicariously.

journey on · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 7:08 pm Post subject:

That journey from Homer to the inside passage is going to be great. What will be your route across the Gulf of Alaska and where will you come inside? Love to hear about the trip. Assume it's in a larger boat than a C-Dory. Once you're inside the Inside Passage, Charlie's Charts helps, as does a book by a lade named Hemmingway-Douglass.

Boris

B~C · Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:05 pm Post subject:

Cool, if you're going to be headed to the inside passage you should head for Cross Sound, stop in front of Three Hill Island for a quick limit of Silver salmon and then pop into Elfin Cove for fuel ....look me up & I'll show you the town (allot at least five minutes to see the whole town...well...I suppose ten if we tour the library and store)

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 10:53 am Post subject:

I thought Homer Simpson was coming to Seattle!

On the trip, though, I only have seem the Blaine, WA to Ketchikan, AK part - all good! The most useful books are the Exploring ... books by Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway-Douglass. The big plus - they give lat/lon for entrances and anchorages for just about every place they describe.

Aiviq · Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:46 am Post subject:

I made the reverse of that trip 33 some years ago in a commercial fishing boat. Coming across the gulf is the biggest hurdle. Once you are on the inside passage it's no sweat, but from Kachemak bay to Elfin Cove, a distance of over 600 statute miles, there are precious few places to find fuel or shelter - Just Seward, A few towns in Prince William Sound and Yakutat. The section between Cordova and Yakutat is a good 250 statute miles with no fuel supplies and virtually no sheltered anchorages. You do want to be in a good, stout, long-range boat to do that. Still, it's the greatest trip you'll ever make, and especially the inside passage portion of it the most fun, and most beautiful.

hammerhead · Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 8:55 pm Post subject: Our Vessel

We will be traveling on the Wave Dancer a 36' Welcat with a 13' beam, powered by twin Volvo diesels, I had pictures from last year, but I cant seem to find them. Will post more info soon.

Doug

akbpilot · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:41 am Post subject: Re: Our Vessel

hammerhead · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:48 am Post subject: good luck

thank you

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 1:54 am Post subject:

People have crossed far greater distances in far less boats and made it. You will too if you keep your head on straight and have some good weather. Or, you will get to about Seward after coming through the typical Gulf Coast crappy weather and fill up, wait for some sunshine, have a beer or two at Ray's and head back wondering what the heck you were thinking.

hammerhead · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 3:11 pm Post subject: Gulf of Alaska

Thank you as well,

Neither myself or my friend would take going to sea lightly. We will go when its safe. We both have many hours in both smaller and larger crafts. We have the latest technology as well as good ol charts for back up. Life Raft, survival suits and EPIRB. The reason is to winter the Wave Dancer in San Diego and Summer in Homer as well as another wonderful journey with an old friend. Pictures coming soon CoolSmile

Doug

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 6:45 pm Post subject:

I personally think that it will turn out just fine. But, clearly, it is not for the faint of heart - nor the unexperienced, which as you pointed out, are not. Enjoy the trip:)

hammerhead · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:49 am Post subject: Vessel

I misquoted the vessel type, it is a 2003 32' Maxweld Pilothouse, it is in Homer and should be launched today newly outfitted with Volvo twin diesels. she carries 600 gal of fuel and at 25 Kt cruise speed burns 14 gals an hour est. she will do 45 kts however we wont be running those new engines like that. I am glad I don't have to pay for fuel Shocked

Doug

hammerhead · Posted: Wed Jul 23, 2008 10:30 pm Post subject: Update

The Wave Dancer has spent over 50 hours in the Gulf of Alaska with the new Volvo engines now without a hitch. She was pulled out for service and final outfitting for our journey.

The boat will be cruised around the gulf and docked at Seward just prior to my arrival Aug 15th. We will then set out on the 17th (Weather permitting) and head for Yakatat and onto Elfin Cove. Bought the book by hemingway as suggested.

Was wondering if any of you have shipped fish back to the lower 48 from any ports in the inside???

will have digital camera with plenty of memory cards to take lots of pictures.

Cant wait Very Happy

Hammerhead