Take a Sunday Afternoon Cruise Around Lake Union Aboard Argonaut II
People usually think of far-off, exotic places when I say I'm going cruising on my classic wooden yacht (translation: big, old, wooden boat). But since we have jobs and other responsibilities, much of our cruising is done very close to home. The Puget Sound area has endless cruising locations, anchorages, sightseeing, and adventures. However, when there's just an afternoon, a cruise around Lake Union is fun and interesting. As many times as we have done this little trip and seen these same sights, I never get tired of it.
On this particular Sunday, we were participating in a Classic Yacht Association excursion and potluck honoring our new Commodore. Come on along!
Our "neighborhood"
- History of the Lake Washington Shipping Canal
- Ballard Locks
- Voyage of the Good Ship Westward
Take a look at Westward's log of her voyages
Fremont area
- Fremont District, Seattle WA: An Intimate Guide to Life in Fremont District
Fremont District: In "The Artists Republic of Fremont" public art abounds. Quaint shops and ethnic restaurants fill the landscape transforming this light-industrial/manufacturing district of Seattle into a mecca of art and culture; Northwest style. - The Fremont Troll, Seattle, Washington
A giant concrete troll has been lurking under the north end of the Aurora bridge and snacking on children since 1990. - Gasworks Park photo gallery
Gasworks Park photo gallery - one of the over 20 galleries in the Seattle Pictures online photo collection.
Lake Union
Check out this video of the same event (different year) made by Dave Ellis
Under the I-5 Bridge and into Portage Bay
- Montlake Bridge - Wikipedia
- Husky Stadium - Wikipedia
- Easy Comfort Food While Cruising: Chicken Enchilada Casserole
While cruising it's great to have a hot meal that isn't a lot of trouble.
Time to Go Back Home to the Marina
The weather was wonderful, the company was great, and the food was fantastic; but it's time to go back to the marina. See you next time!
Want to learn more about Argonaut II?
- Living Aboard Argonaut II: A Classic Wooden Yacht
Argonaut II at Port Orchard, Washington Welcome aboard! Enter the Argonaut II through the wheelhouse. The chart room. Argonaut II's 1941 6-cylinder Gardner diesel engine. The engine room contains a workbench.... - History of Argonaut II: Powell River Company Yacht, 1922-1937 (Greta M)
- History of Argonaut II: The Mission Boat Years, 1937-1966 (Thomas Crosby IV)
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