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Tides of Change: Wild Places Last Chapter in the Sea of Cortez

Tides of Change: Wild Places Last Chapter in the Sea of Cortez

by GHBoats Webmaster | Apr 17, 2025 | Salish Voyager, Sea Stories

Our friends Fredrik and Nancy have spent the winter navigating the rugged and stunning coast of Baja California, Mexico. After more than a year exploring exploring Alaska’s wilds aboard their 17’ Salish Voyager, Wild Places, they set course for warmer waters—once...
Into the Heart of Bahia Concepción

Into the Heart of Bahia Concepción

by GHBoats Webmaster | Mar 18, 2025 | Salish Voyager, Sea Stories

Our friends Fredrik and Nancy are spending this winter navigating the rugged and beautiful coast of Baja California, Mexico! After more than a year living aboard their 17’ Salish Voyager, Wild Places, in the wilds of Alaska, they’ve set their sights on a warmer...
Battling Wind and Waves: Sailing “Wild Places” in Baja

Battling Wind and Waves: Sailing “Wild Places” in Baja

by GHBoats Webmaster | Feb 24, 2025 | Salish Voyager, Sea Stories

Our friends Fredrik and Nancy are spending this winter exploring the coast of Baja California, Mexico! They previously spent over a year living in the wilds of Alaska in their 17′ Salish Voyager, Wild Places. Now in search of adventure in a warmer climate,...
New Year, New Adventure – “Wild Places” in Baja!

New Year, New Adventure – “Wild Places” in Baja!

by GHBoats Webmaster | Jan 4, 2025 | Salish Voyager, Sea Stories

Our friends Fredrick and Nancy are spending this winter exploring the coast of Baja California, Mexico! They previously spent over a year living in the wilds of Alaska in their 17′ Salish Voyager, Wild Places. Now in search of adventure in a warmer climate,...

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