"Even though I have been
on the water many years starting with my commercial
fishing boats, I never leave without your current
books, my computer Nobeltec, and a functioning ice
maker. I rely on Don's anchor information and it
saves me a lot of time. A few spots were too tight
for me when you had the 32' [Nordic Tug].
We have had many boats over the years,
and have been going to Alaska each year since 1998
for about 3 months. We have crossed paths in Prince
Rupert, Ketchikan, and Pelican."
Paul and Mary Jo Johansen
M/V
PACIFIC BREEZE,
a 54 Meridian
"I read about MacDonald Bay in Douglas'
[sic] guide [Exploring the North
Coast of B.C.]. It's
a recommended anchorage. He [Don] writes that one night
at anchorage there he was awakened in the night and
came outside on the cockpit of the boat stark naked
to hear the wolves howling. I wonder to myself, do
we need to know that much info? He must have thought
he was the wolf man. Another anchorage or stop mentioned
is the Hot Springs and there are more than one. I page
through the guide and there is a nice little picture
of Renee [sic] sitting in the hot tub looking like
she's in her birthday suit. Again, that's more than
I want to imagine. Don't get me wrong though, because
if it wasn't for these wonderful people, most of us
wouldn't be up here enjoying these great cruising
grounds. They have opened a world of adventure and
enjoyment for people like us who normally would never
dare to even think we could come close to cruising
places like this, so to them and all their hard work
I'm so grateful. I could do without some of the stories
that scares the beejillies out of me though."
From the log of the KNOTTY DOG
"We made the trip
last summer, from early May until early August. A lifetime
adventure. We attended Don and Reanne Douglass' Inside
Passage Seminar in Anacortes, Washington last spring.
Well worth the time and money. And their guidebooks
are indispensable”.
Dick Behan
M/V ANNIE
"Many, many thanks
for guiding us safely all these years and finding great
Gunkholes."
Bill and Marcia Bents
M/V VERTIGO
"Our trip to Alaska
has been successful because we felt confident and a
great deal of that confidence is due to your seminar
and books. (They are like our daily bible readings ).
We've had a terrific time and we thank you for all your
hard work in creating quality guides."
Nora and Bruce Slayden
"We have really been
helped by your books. Thanks so much."
Dave and Doris Bliven
M/V EASY GOING
"It's a great pleasure
to have met you. We have used and will always treasure
your books. Keep having fun on the water."
Rhonda and Dave Porter
"You saved me again!
On a rocky day off the Northern California coast, I
used your Exploring the Pacific Coast to find Safe Harbor
at Trinidad Head Harbor. The sea had made shambles of
two laptop computers and there went my navigation. I
used your entrance point as a waypoint on my handheld
GPS and came out of the night and fog to see Trinidad
Head Light at the waypoint and then into the harbor
to the anchorage detailed in the book. You saved me
from wandering through those rocks in the fog and the
black night. Thank you again! Your descriptions of Newport,
Coos Bay, Eureka, Crescent City, Fort Bragg and Bodega
Bay were spot-on and extremely helpful. I consider the
cost benefit relationship very positive. You have helped
make my voyages so comfortable and SAFE!"
Jim Sonn, Captain, USN Retired
M/V AERIE
Seattle, WA
"We have used your
B.C. and Alaska publications faithfully. We find your
information invaluable. Good to meet you and hope to
see you along the way."
Carole and Carl Cederberg
M/V C'S AFFAIRS
Victoria, BC
"Thank you for making
all our attempts that much easier. We began with nothing
but Loran and Charlie's Charts. Now you rank right up
there with Nobeltec. Keep up the good; no the excellent,
work."
Len and Ivy Pye
M/V ARGUS
Victoria, BC
"Don and Réanne,
thank you for giving the boating public a safe, efficient
way to see Alaska. We have enjoyed your books and its
advice. Thanks for blazing the trail. Smooth sailing."
Michael and Sheila Bonsignore
M/V TUKO
"Don't give GPS coordinates
for anchoring, as everybody who reads your book thinks
that's the only place to anchor in the bay!"
Al Lehman
M/V WINDSHIFT
"We enjoy your book
and count on it over and over again. Thanks for "leading"
us into our greatest memories!"
Nan Peele and JR Reding
M/V SCOTT FREE
"Been following your
advise for years. We've been so many places—so
wonderful, that we would never have found, but for your
books."
Ken Lawson
S/V PERFECT SALINITY
"Great to meet the
Northwest cruising gurus. Keep up the good work. You're
an inspiration."
Jeremy and Dani
S/V THULANI
South Africa
[bluewater sailors]
"With many thanks
for your constant company at the nav table. Very much
appreciated."
Dick Drinkrow
S/V TAIRUA
Great Britain
[bluewater sailor]
"Loved your book!!!!
All of them—but Cape Horn was definitely more
interesting. As fellow water cruisers we feel as though
you are old friends."
Jack and Lynn McCarthy"
Montara, CA
S/V SOUTHERN CROSS
[ex-bluewater sailors]
"Réanne and
Don, it was a pleasure to meet you folks. We wish you
pleasant travels and hopefully we'll be seeing you up
and down the coast. Thanks for the wonderful cruising
guide which we are using daily."
Roger and Barb Maynard
S/V CAMAI
Ketchikan, AK
"Been following your
advise for years."
Ken Lawson
S/V PERFECT SALINITY
"Using all your books
since we have been in the Northwest."
Nort and Yvonne Snyder
San Francisco, CA
S/V LIBERTY
"Your books are great!
Really helpful on our 1st long cruise to SE Alaska (but
not our last!)."
Dave and Dot Morris
ACCORD
Yankee Hill, CA
"So good to meet
you in person. I feel we've known you for ages—and
we have through your books. Thanks for all your valuable
work!"
Jack and Roberta Carthy
FIVE C'S II
West Vancouver, BC
"Thanks you so much
for all your books and work!! Alyeska is our first boat
and we could not have takenthat step without you and
your guidance. Now 3 years and 15,000 nm later, we do
branch out a bit. Thanks again!"
Dave and Carol Good
M/V ALYESKA
Sitka, AK
"Thanks for your
informative books. We use them like a bible. It's been
a pleasure to meet you finally."
Todd and Charlene Smith
M/V COMANCHE
Yakima, WA
"If it were not for
your books and the Atlas, I wouldn't go anywhere!"
Bill Harpster
S/V JOSHUA
"First trip to Alaska—2nd
year cruising NOW after 60 years as East coast sailors.
Love it!! Thanks to the Douglass' for paving the way!"
Fran and Cynthia Lawson
M/V ZINGARA
Gallatin Gateway, MT
"A happy user of
Exploring Southeast Alaska and eagerly awaint publication
of Exploring the Gulf of Alaska."
Robert Mutter
S/V CALLISTO
Vancouver Island, BC
"Thanks for all you
work. It's been a great value to us."
Gerry Schilian and Debby Watarz
M/V J.D.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
"We had had a lovely
safe trip to Alaska thanks to your great books. Thank
you so much!"
Jerry and Linda Laurence
S/V CHIMÈRE
Gig Harbor, WA
"We have been using
your books now for seven years traveling to Alaska,
Queen Charlottes and circumnavigation of Vancouver Island."
Doug and Pa Smith
M/V SEA-GEST"
Bremerton, WA
"We absolutely live
by your books. Couldn't get by without them."
Bert and Marilyn Snyder
M/V TAMARA
Santa Cruz, CA
"Thanks for the wonderful
anchorages we've enjoyed because of your love of boat.
Don't quit!"
Ken and Kathy Phillips
M/V SeaSun
"Reanne and Don,
we've made it this far [to Alaska]. Thanks to your great
seminar in Anacortes."
Chuck and Sue Masters
M/V SUNNY SUE
"Enjoyed having your
cruising guides aboard!"
Jeannie and Bob Latham
M/V MAXIE
Hansville, WA
[ex-bluewater sailors]
"We love your guides
and try to follow the Dream."
Catherine Corbett and Derek Gale
M/V ADVENTURESS
