Playing in the ocean (usually after midnight)

I love trips out into the ocean. Even the scary, intimidating ones when the waves are big. I'm happy we were in a salmon boat this time instead of Frank and Heathers river boat because the waves were big! The ocean is such a powerful thing and I always feel so small when I'm out in it's vastness. Spence has no issues conking right out though. :) Little stud just passes out and rides the waves like a champ.

Captain passed out pants

In the bow, bouncing way up and down

When I was little and we lived out at Egavik, there were some times when we had to get to Unalakleet even though it was really rough out. I remember being scared until my dad told me to think of the waves as bucking broncos. I always wanted to be a cowgirl, so obvious this worked. It took away my fear.

There are some classy seats in an ocean boat

El capitan

Heading back home

We're totally serious about our ocean boating

This was a different night. Calmer waters.

Supposed to be a channel marker. It's more like an island marker.

I never get out into the ocean as much as I'd like. Mostly due to the fact that our ocean boat doesn't have a motor and I don't think I'd feel comfortable driving out in the ocean. Half the time I don't feel comfortable driving in the river! I'm always afraid I'll kaqisaaq (hit bottom) and I do often enough. And it's embarrassing. But I don't let it stop me!