I filmed this last week near the town of Chehalis, along the Newaukum River, in Southwest Washington State. The waters receded temporarily, but are rising again now that heavy rains have returned.
Not quite; it was a great learning experience and helped me become a better and confident sailor, helped prepare me to face anything at sea. I subsequently sailed several times. solo, and with my kids to Cherbourg, Guernsey, Jersey, and further...