A December cruise aboard Nordvika

[Mariner]

Just came across some old pictures of a day-cruise I took last December. Figured I'm post them here to share what PNW winter boating is like:

A pod of porpoises comes along side us under the Tacoma Narrows Bidge (still under construction)


The Olympic Mountains to the West


Mt Rainier and the Cascades to the East


Up the starboard rail


My friend enjoying his turn at the helm


Down the port rail. Notice the crabbing pots aft.


The boat carving it's way through the water




Mt. Rainier and Pt Defiance in our wake

[jcollins]

Great pics Mariner. I know they're a year old but it fits for this time of year. You must have been almost overboard to take a couple of those.

[Mariner]

Great pics Mariner. I know their a year old but it fits for this time of year. You must have been almost overboard to take a couple of those.

Just the camera. I don't take any risks with regard to falling overboard in the winter. In that water in January, you'll only survive about 15 minutes in street clothes, so it's not worth it.

[Elizabeth Ann]

Hey Mariner,

Are you getting Dungeness with those traps? MMMM....Dungeness!
A friend and I here mail order some from City Fish about twice a year...that and some sock eyes!!!

[jcollins]

Never had them. Are the like the King crab?

[Elizabeth Ann]

The way I understand it is that they are compared to our east coast blue claws (blue crab) because of their popularity and abundance. However, unlike our small blue claws where you need about a half dozen or more to have a substantial meal. You only need about 2 dungies.

There is SO much meat in these little buggers. Tasty and sweet too.....don't even need butter.

We usually stem them with a mix of water and a northwest inspired India Pale Ale.