They Made It!

June 13

Alex and David arrived in Ketchikan late afternoon on Sunday, June 13!  It took them 20 days after leaving Bellingham. In general the weather was cool, overcast and rainy with short breaks of sun now and then. They are happy to be here, and they’re enjoying using their legs to get around. I (Harriet) joined them Monday evening, and we will spend a few days exploring Ketchikan and Thorne Bay. Wayward Sun is docked, soaking up any sunlight, and ready to set forth again.
Good news is that, by taking apart the satellite equipment and adjusting the battery connections, Alex fixed the problem. So the satellite phone and the GPS tracker (https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV_WaywardSun) are now working again. Yay!

Below are some photos in Ketchikan and some videos made at Ham Island that express the joy of walking on land.
The next part of the voyage, north to Juneau and then to Glacier Bay, will hopefully be more relaxed with frequent trips ashore.

Ketchikan

Reunion in Ketchikan

Result of a woman’s influence

Main Waypoints Between Bellingham and Ketchikan

Route Map from Bellingham to Ketchikan