Sail June 2013

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June 12-14, 2013
Crew: Brian, Mitch & Katie O, Eric B, Chris K

Route:
- Julian bay anchorage Friday night
- Stop at Outer Island sand spit Saturday
- Saturday night anchorage on York Is.

Hightlights:
- Visited Bayfield Visitor Center, also V.C. on Stockton Is.
- Kayaking around "balancing" rock(s) - first time for all
- Stuck briefly on Outer Is. sand spit.  (!!)

Photos:
- Brian's
- Katie's

Bayfield & Apostle Islands Visitor Center
 "Balancing Rock"
 Totally secure new ladder rigging!

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