Our favorite "dirty" island paradise in the San Juan Islands [Sucia Island, WA]
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- čas přidán 13. 06. 2020
- Welcome to our favorite "dirty" island paradise in the San Juan Islands - Sucia Island, WA!
When we first cruised here years ago, we fell in love at first sight. This horseshoe shape island is not only one of the northernmost islands in the San Juan Island archipelago, but it's by far the most unique in more ways than one. It's got a stunning horseshoe shape (as seen from our 2016 drone footage), emerald waters, impressive sandstone rock formations and an array of bays, beaches, trails and campsites to suit any explorers interests.
So, the next time you're out cruising the San Juan Islands, be sure to check out Sucia Island.
Enjoy!
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Don't get me wrong; I've always enjoyed Elizabeth's narration, but recently have grown to really appreciate Shawn's comments. Thanks so much for sharing your lives and travels.
Holy crap ironing the bed sheets. I didn't even know that was a thing.
Ironing bed sheets is not something uncommon at all. All the luxury hotels and such iron their bed sheets. It is something that most people dont know.
Good morning again from Cincy! Great job on the video! We understand the loss of your dear Sandy, we’ve had two labs pass over the years....Labs are just the greatest friends ever! Mr. Sully is also a wonder Movie Star! Thanks again and be safe!
You know what? In my last comment to you I was far to harsh. I apologize and am sorry. You folks give me a connection to my younger years and I appreciate that.on. On my part I can only claim stress and untimely release. I am sorry, and
You two of you are awesome, and thank you for allowing me into your adventures.keep it up.
Thanks Shawn and Elizabeth, I can always rely on your positivity in your videos to help me with the funk I am in. Little by little everyday I’ll go back and watch your older videos and it’s helping . Thanking you so much
Wow that’s so inspiring and encouraging to hear. We try to keep life positive cuz we could die tomorrow, and to hear that makes a difference in your life is amazing. Keep smiling and remember whatever you’re going through will pass, and as they say, “if you’re going through hell keep going!”
I rewatch the older ones too. Helps me back to a good feeling after reading the nasty comments you sometimes receive.
Great video as always. Thanks for showing us some beautiful scenery!
Keep them coming. Part of my Sunday morning routine.
Your videos keep getting better all the time... I really enjoy them! Congrats!
Great trip and thank you it beats the news in the morning. It’s set’s my mind free. Going to my 42 Jefferson I keep in Pensacola to load up my new dinghy on Monday. My wife and I always enjoy y’all videos. Thanks
Haha yes, we highly recommend our vids over the news any day 😉
Wow, what a beautiful scenery! Great to see you guys. Btw, lovely visit with Captain Steve!
We enjoyed your video. Love that you are including information about running the boat, living on the boat, and your destination information. Thanks!
That was a great example of anchor rode 101.....
Geez. I really Miss Sandi because she reminded me of my buddy who passed ...Bless them all Txs for sharing...
Always enjoy your vlogs. I grew up boating the San Juan Is. as a kid on our family boat, and Sucia was ALWAYS a fav! Truly one of the more interesting islands to see & explore. So many memories seeing the beach again. Stay safe, continued health and happiness. ❤️🛥☀️
This has to be the most relaxing, peaceful video on the entire CZcams. Thanks!
Sandy will be with you forever. Sully needs a buddy to keep him company.
Thanks for this, it gives me a feel for boating in the San Juan’s.
Every time i'm enjoying it! Have a nice trip down there!
Great video .Thank you guys .
Awww. . . Sunday morning with Freedom and her crew. Will be shoving off on the Lady Bard this morning. Heading to the Sandusky YC. One of our fav's. Have a great week u three. 😎😎
Always something to learn here - and combined with good entertainment as well.
You guys are such a sweet couple!
Another enjoyable video!
Eagles are beautiful creatures! They are really coming back... even here in Ohio!
Such a beautiful area. I look forward to Sunday morning watching your new videos. My sister lives in your neck of the woods. We visit every few years. My favourite vacation spot for sure. Mountains, wildlife, ocean, amazing! Have a great week☀️
Sam Hill thx, you too!
Animal lovers, are truly the best people😊
Kevin White we agree 😁❤️🐶❤️
One of the best videos from my freedom
Thank you for a delightful video sharing your outing with us. While watching the two of you and Mr, Sully, I would always think of Sandy, with us, watching you guys on your adventures. Be well, Stay safe.
Great anchor demo!
I was wandering where is Sandy.......so sad.
I like your videos, very nice. Always looking forward to new one.
I don't care much for Longbranch either, and we live near it.
That’s Captain Shawn giving a “Tutorial “ can’t get enough of those!
Whoa !!! New Boat ? Beautiful Nordic Tug : D Nice Ukulele in the Cabin too haha : D
Great video . Sold boat couple years ago and really missing it.
What a "Domesticated " guy Sean is! He is a smart fellow, and good teacher!
Nice video! Cheers!
New sub. Love your videos. My wife and I are new to the area (livaboards on Lake Union) and learn a lot from your videos.
James Overmyer welcome, welcome and how cool that you also live aboard! Maybe we’ll meet on the water some day 👍
Sucia island is awesome. I took my kids up there & other islands from Portland each year until they became adults. I love sitting on the docks chatting with all the other boaters, hearing about their stories and adventures. Watch out for the mosquitos though, they are super aggressive!
Nice video guys thanks
Shawn, you are a really good Captain, I've learned several things as I binge watch Y'alls videos. Sorry to hear about Sandy. Although I'm new to watching your channel I noticed the intro with her but not seeing her in the videos i watched. Really enjoy watching the videos you post. BE safe
Thank you! Loved the scenery. Don't own a boat. Too old to start. But born in Victoria so love the islands (Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands) Spent childhood summer afternoons on some of them. They are really the same archipelago. European royalty drew the border line between them.
We just missed you! We were in fossil bay ramp 2. We’ll eventually meet you guys. Boat: FORGET ME KNOTT. Cheers!
Thank you.
Great show
Thanks. I have been to this area several times but have never been on Sucia. I have friend who owns part of South Finger Island. Have climbed around on it quite a bit but we never went over to Sucia. Maybe on my next trip.....
Love ur video
Really enjoyable video. Thank you! I lived in a cabin near a tide flats in Sitka, AK. There was an old tom cat who would comb the flats for dead fish. I saw an Eagle swoop down and grab him. Before the Eagle got more than a few feet off the tide flats that old cat managed to twist in the grip of the Eagle’s talons and swipe the Eagle with his paw. The cat fell was deposited in about a foot of water. I ran out of the cabin and was able to grab the cat before he was able to run away. The eagle must not have gotten a good grip on the cat because the cat only had a few minor scratches. I did witness a few Seagulls who were not so lucky with their encounter with an Eagle.
Oops, thought it was a Nordic Tug, OMG Nordhavn !!! So Beautiful : D
Yes! Point taken! Watch Mr.Sully!
Enjoyed the beautiful video and the education. Coach Bryant ( look him up) had an advertising slogan about Coca-Cola and golden flake potato chips. He said great pair says the bear. Every time I see you too, I think U2 are a great pair.
I really like the way the videos are going. More in depth boat knowledge sharing. And more Sully.
Sorry to be so offtopic but does anyone know of a trick to get back into an Instagram account?
I was stupid lost my password. I appreciate any assistance you can give me!
@Shawn Wesson instablaster :)
@Jordan Willie thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm.
Looks like it's gonna take quite some time so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.
@Jordan Willie it worked and I now got access to my account again. I am so happy!
Thank you so much, you saved my ass !
@Shawn Wesson no problem :)
Missed ya... we were at Jones with all the crazy shrimpers - N4043FB Coastal Raven.
another great episode. you know that pilot berth behind the helm pulls out forward right?
The name Sucia was coined by the Spanish captain Eliza, in his map of 1791. He called it Sucia, because the coast was full of stubble and had reefs.
(Wikipedia).
Was Eliza Island also named by Capt Eliza ?
I'm so sorry to learn that Sandy passed away. I often wondered why I hadn't seen her.
when we lost our Newfoundland Teddy ,we cried for weeks, but we realized Teddy would not want us to be so sad, so we discussed it and we found the perfect dog there called Labradoodles what they do that is so wonderful they do not shed a hair and they have no order, they come in all different sizes and colors you cannot go wrong never vicious very loving what else can I say just make sure if you decide go to a very reputable breeder good luck so so sorry for your loss
cliffordb47 thank you! We are always looking and love Labradoodles for all the reasons you mention!
How is your cell phone booster working ??....Love your video's, keep them coming !!!
have the same question wondering if its worth buying or not.?
It’s good, we address that in a couple of weeks!
Dear Elizabeth, dear Shawn
Thanks for another interesting video. We saw how Shawn masters navigation devices and how Elizabeth is a perfect navigation pilot. All so far in very calm waters. To go around the world you will have to learn to navigate in more open seas, don't you think?
Jose Carlos Alvarez Tobar yes we’ve been in some rough patches on the Pacific coast of Vancouver Island and very choppy seas in the Strait, but unfortunately during those times we don’t have much energy to get the camera rolling. If we head to Oregon this summer we’ll capture more of those seas.
another good video thank you for sharing and hi to sully shawn and elizabeth
Neat tutorial on new nav software I used loan sat back in the day crude
We saw you on Friday on the the south end of shaw, looked like you where heading to Friday. I tried to hail you on channel 68 to say hi, and did hear back, we where on a prawn mission heading north. Hopefully we will bump into again.
Steve Apple oh bummer, we were heading back south from Shaw then, looking forward to being back soon. We haven’t prawned but might bust out the crab pots when we’re back 👍
@@mvfreedom Very cool, we have a place on the south end of Lopez and we are there almost every weekend in the summer crabbing. I will keep my eyes open for you guy's.
Happy sailing
At 2:00, "Ironing the sheets ?! Who's gonna see 'em?" My wife when I wash the sheets. Great get away your channel is for those of us that can't. Thank You Both !
So sorry for the loss of your Dog Sandy. Dogs are the best family members.
You guys are nice people 👍👍👍
Try a mooring buoy at Ewing Cove sometime for a different Sucia experience. Or, even better, try Patos. It only has one mooring buoy so prepare to anchor with a stern tie.
Thank you for the video, it was great. My girlfriend and I are going to spend a night at Sucia in 2 weeks and I was wondering if you had a recommendation for mooring in Echo or Fossil Bay and why? Thank you!!
Hey, Shawn. Nice Superman curl.
Happy seas from a fellow Puget Sound sailor...
Hi Guys, More Elizabeth quizzes while on her watch!!!!
Thank you Freedom for Sucia,I see someone sketched Sandy for you.
Guy Manges yes my friend had that made after she passed and it’s the best gift we could’ve ever received!
Elizabeth.....you look so good at the helm. Fun to see you play with the instruments. Mr Sully is so cute. You make my day watching your neat videos. Thanks for sharing. (Forget the comments from the haters on the islands, they are selfish)
Ahoy, Freedom...!
I've watched a few vids now and pretty much really like the content. I tried(?) {for like a vlog and a half} to follow another "boating couple" - but lord, I just couldn't stand them - LoL... Your's is refreshing, REAL, relaxed and well presented.
Comments:
02:10 - 06:00 ~ I really love the little informational Q & A / test, haha... And pointing out the things the SIMRAD will do. Thanks. 😁
07:50 ~ of COURSE he's excited! He gets to peeeeee on solid ground again and it looks like he really has to goooo. LoL
08:45 ~ I found this anchor scope tutorial JUST as informative as the Q&A from earlier! 👍
Also ~ having only watched a few vids and not at all in order for sure, I have been curious about Sandy who I had seen in the intro but never onboard. I was going to ask this time if I didn't see them. Now there's no need. My condolences. Peace To Sandy. 😇
Thanks again for your enjoyable content and sharing this stuff with the world (and me). Stay well! 😀
Google Voicer thanks for watching and for asking about Sandy!
I agree with your assessment of the "other" boating couples. Most of them are wrapped up in the boat, not the destination. I do like the lessons in this episode, but really enjoyed the tender ride, location, and the hike.
Sure is nice place you live 👍
My wife will never see this video!
"Honey, why don't you iron the bed clothes?"😒😳
You want to see a crazy current? Go check out Deception Pass on the north side of Whidbey island.
I may have sent this before at the time of Sandy's passing, but for Shawn's peace of mind here it is again. “Some of you, particularly those who think they have recently lost a dog to ‘death’, don’t really understand this. I’ve had no desire to explain, but won’t be around forever and must.
Dogs never die. They don’t know how to. They get tired, and very old, and their bones hurt. Of course they don’t die. If they did they would not want to always go for a walk, even long after their old bones say: ‘No, no, not a good idea. Let’s not go for a walk.’ Nope, dogs always want to go for a walk. They might get one step before their aging tendons collapse them into a heap on the floor, but that’s what dogs are. They walk.
It’s not that they dislike your company. On the contrary, a walk with you is all there is. Their boss, and the symphony of odor that the world is. Cat poop, another dog’s mark, a rotting chicken bone (exultation), and you. That’s what makes their world perfect, and in a perfect world death has no place.
However, dogs get very very sleepy. That’s the thing, you see. They don’t teach you that at the fancy university where they explain about quarks, gluons, and Keynesian economics. They know so much they forget that dogs never die. It’s a shame, really. Dogs have so much to offer and people just talk a lot.
When you think your dog has died, it has just fallen asleep in your heart. And by the way, it is wagging its tail madly, you see, and that’s why your chest hurts so much and you cry all the time. Who would not cry with a happy dog wagging its tail in their chest. Ouch! Wap wap wap wap wap, that hurts. But they only wag when they wake up. That’s when they say: ‘Thanks Boss! Thanks for a warm place to sleep and always next to your heart, the best place.’
When they first fall asleep, they wake up all the time, and that’s why, of course, you cry all the time. Wap, wap, wap. After a while they sleep more. (remember, a dog while is not a human while. You take your dog for walk, it’s a day full of adventure in an hour. Then you come home and it’s a week, well one of your days, but a week, really, before the dog gets another walk. No WONDER they love walks.)
Anyway, like I was saying, they fall asleep in your heart, and when they wake up, they wag their tail. After a few dog years, they sleep for longer naps, and you would too. They were a GOOD DOG all their life, and you both know it. It gets tiring being a good dog all the time, particularly when you get old and your bones hurt and you fall on your face and don’t want to go outside to pee when it is raining but do anyway, because you are a good dog. So understand, after they have been sleeping in your heart, they will sleep longer and longer.
But don’t get fooled. They are not ‘dead.’ There’s no such thing, really. They are sleeping in your heart, and they will wake up, usually when you’re not expecting it. It’s just who they are.
I feel sorry for people who don’t have dogs sleeping in their heart. You’ve missed so much. Excuse me, I have to go cry now.”
Harvey604 Journeyman she’s not asleep in our hearts at all, she’s very much a part of our daily lives and likes to tell us about her AYCE chicken buffets after hours of swimming at her new place 🐶
Have you thought of a lee cloth in the pilothouse berth? Shawn looks like he could fall right out of there in a Pacific swell.🤣🌬😎
Awesome, i hadnt done this run in 40 years. Just seeing if anyone made one of these! How are facilities at sucia? Restrooms still closed? And my kingdom for an ice maker.
My deepest condolences Shawn. I dread the day that will come for my LEATHER Dog crosses the rainbow bridge.
Eagles eyeing a fresh Sully sully snack.
So sorry to officially learn about Sandy. I've been wondering but didn't want to ask as I've been through it 2x. I'm glad you keep her in the intro. Do you think you'll get another dog to keep Sully company while you're away from the boat. Some say dogs live longer if they have a dog friend to hang with.
NY Don thank you! We are looking for a little partner for Sully because he loves a buddy to play with, so maybe by 2021 there’ll be a new crew member! Sandy will always be the #1 boat dog of course!
@@mvfreedom Well, let me know if I need to send one of my West Coast Lieutenants, I mean Capos, or Associates, make that friends out to rough up, I mean have a courdial conversation with Shawn to mandate, er explain the benefits of getting a 2nd dog for both you and Sully. lol
Tell Shawn that having 2 tiny dogs is the best! Just ask PippaMouse and Ripple Squirrel.
Cool content you guys also I seen yee on with Captain Steve stay safe 👍🇮🇪🛥
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend 2021 : D
I will be sending this vid to my son and partner as I gently teach them how to use my boat. Even though I have another electonics MFD system, the concept of - "the information you want is in there somewhere" - is helpful as a gentle tutorial. Now about that eagle took a deer story, its true but not as you understand it. I personally believe your dog is too big for a Bald Eagle. Where I live in Qualicum Beach (Vancouver Island) an area that is inundated with many Bald Eagles and dog owners with very small dogs, smaller than yours, who are totally oblivious to an eagle taking their dog, I have not heard of one dog being taken by an eagle. I do wonder about cougars, Vancouver Island has the highest concentration of cougars in the wild throughout the world. I have heard of two stories of cougars and dogs here in my area. Now back to the eagle and the deer. I am almost 100 % certain that eagle that took the deer was a Golden Eagle. I have a short video at the end of a Golden Eagle taking down a deer. There is another video of a Golden Eagle taking down a goat that was on the side of a cliff that I have not linked to. czcams.com/video/D1u438JAOSo/video.html And here is a map of the habitat of the Golden Eagle: www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Golden_Eagle/maps-range
Who irons their sheets? I don't get it, aren't they covered up and then slept on? Is this an OCD thing? So confused. . .
I agree, definitely OCD issues... then explaining all details about navigation equipment to the wife..? Like she cares” lol
My mother always ironed our sheets. Even had a special machine to do it. It's called a Dutch mangle. And yes, those sheets did feel good.
@@Phil-G1075 - seemed like A) she cared B) she knew most of it except the moon stuff C) they are showing it to viewers so WE can learn something new and fun and interesting. Why watch if you don't find it entertaining? Not enough other things to complain about in your life? 🙄
Lekker man lekker
put a heading sensor like an hs60 and get MARPA.
I didn’t know that Patrick Warburton quit his acting job, changed his name to Shaun and bought a boat.
I am very curious about something. Do either of you or both of you ever do any fishing or crabbing?
FYI: My kiddos and I so much love Mr. Sully....
DaddyKarn we crab although haven’t in a couple of years. Maybe this summer we’ll get back since the population isn’t as sparse as a couple of years ago.
My aunt's Pomeranian was almost picked up by a bird of some kind right in our back yard one time. She said she saw it coming down out of the tree right towards the dog so she ran out the door and scared it away. She hasn't let her dog go outside alone ever since. Lol.
What was above your right shoulder (in the sky) when you were talking about the eagle?
that's maybe a spot on the camera lens...
Its a UFO. LOL
Do you plan a trip out to Port Angeles?
Tim Morrissey we’ve only been once checking back into the US, but possibly this summer if borders don’t reopen.
Did you guys pull into the Port of Edmonds about 6:30, Tuesday the 16th?
No that must’ve been a twin Nordy
@@mvfreedom Thanks.
I was wondering about Sandy....sorry to hear she passed away.
Great vid guys, why on earth would you iron your sheets?....lol.
jwrappuhn71 Shawn’s a bit weird like that but honestly it makes a big difference. Silky smooth clean sheets make for a nice nights sleep 😴
I agree with pressing sheets. I have N43 035, and keep my ironing board in the salon bench. I found using a cordless iron to be easiest. Making the bed is a bad wrestling match, I am thinking about having a duvet made, as it would be easier to make.
MV Freedom I can think of things I’d rather be doing under the sheets versus ironing them 😂
I am not a boater but I enjoy these videos. In the beginning of this video, I assumed the autopilot was in control. Sean asked Elizabeth about that sailboat ahead on the starboard side and she said her course of action would be to steer to port. If the autopilot was in control, would it make the same course correction?
no. autopilots are like cruise control in cars.
Autopilot will actually do a little more than cruise control (boats already have that, you set the throttle where you want and let go all all things being equal it will hold its speed). It will "hold" the vessel to the heading you point it at - but it won't avoid a dang thing which is why she's still sitting there "on watch" - so she can"watch" what's going on. 🙂
I expect you could buy a collision avoidance software linking radar to autopilot for a lot of money. But radar can’t see logs, kayaks, rafts, whales, etc., so you still need some one on watch always. Therefore expensive equipment to avoid running in to a large boat or ship isn’t that helpful.
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I am so sorry about sandy. I didn't knew she passed away.
The “Temperature is rising Elizabeth”??
Ironing your your bed sheets? Humm, that’s not odd. 😂
And what did Don want :)
They don't know because the cell lost signal! 😆🤣