June 7, 2025 – Takatz Bay Lay Day

A classic Alaska lay day—gray skies, steady rain, and the perfect excuse to stay cozy aboard. We tackled some paid work and chipped away at the endless list of boat projects, all while the rain tapped gently on the deck.

By afternoon, two pocket cruisers joined us in the bay: one was a rugged aluminum beauty named Nunatuk, the other a sleek 90-footer whose name slipped past us. Both anchored respectfully at a distance—always appreciated.

Between projects and coffee refills, we kept watch on the estuary at the head of the bay. Patience paid off with a solid grizzly sighting, lumbering along the shoreline. Meanwhile, a pair of bald eagles put on a fishing show off our port side, diving from the small island nearby.

Quiet, rainy, and just wild enough to feel like we were still deep in the heart of Alaska.