July 24-25, 2010

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Sailors:   Brian, Peter, Liz & Tom, Matt H, Nikki, Sasha T, Kaira H

Route:
- Julian Bay anchorage.
- Return to marina around S side of Madeline Is.

Photos:
- Brian's [updated 2011-11-08 with bonus phone pics.]

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