Sailing ALASKA: The Wild West SouthEast Alaska (Episode 57)

Hey everyone! Here's another exciting episode detailing our 3,000 mile trip through Southeast Alaska on our 37' sailboat, Maya.
We start the episode just after arriving on Coronation Island, where we spend a few days enjoying Egg Harbor, Windy Bay, Alikula Bay, and Warren Cove on Warren Island.
In the second half of the video we fish the North side of Noyes Island- anchoring at Garcia Cove, Hole-in-the-Wall, and Steamboat Bay before making our way to Craig, Alaska (Pop. 1200) to prepare for our longest passage to date... a 6 day non-stop sail from in Craig, Alaska to Neah Bay Washington. Lots of great fishing in this episode so I think the anglers in the audience will enjoy.
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[@steveburke7675]

Very nice. You guys are one of only two couples sailing/cruising channels I watch, the other being "Life is like sailing". Zero couples drama, no partying, no gratuitous T&A...just sailing/ cruising, fishing and wildlife. Thank you.

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh thank you kindly! It means a lot to us to hear from people who really enjoy our content. It keeps us motivated to keep making more! Thanks again for your comment- cheers!

[@handroids1981]

@@CruisingMaya 100% agree on the refreshing change from drama, partying, T&A. I'm thoroughly enjoying the channel. Side note, it took 4 tries to spell thoroughly right. And a google, ha ha.

[@cometblazt]

You guys rock!

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you! You rock for watching and commenting!

[@SailingLilith]

Amazing content as usual! I binged watched your whole channel. Keep up the great work!

[@CruisingMaya]

Oh thank you so much! We are honored to have been binge watched!

[@jamco3472]

Great video! My girlfriend and I have a 1968 Cal 34 in Olympia and we plan to do exactly as you guys have done- sell everything and set sail. North first then far South.

[@CruisingMaya]

That's a GREAT plan! Please reach out if you have questions about the route, etc. Thanks for watching and good luck with the trip prep!

[@lindafraley5538]

Jenny, you do it all! Catch it, clean it and cook it up!

[@CruisingMaya]

That's right she's amazing!

[@titusmoz]

Those whales were awesome. Some really amazing fishing as well, really decent catches there. As always, another great video! Cheers T

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks for the comment and for watching!

[@benlindner5285]

Cool episode Maya crew! Thanks, Ben S/V DAWN

[@CruisingMaya]

Thanks so much- We appreciate ya watching! Cheers!

[@rimasmeleshyus9486]

Another great episode, keep up the great adventure 👍 ⛵ thanks again

[@CruisingMaya]

Appreciate ya watching- working on more episodes now!

[@SailingSeaDreamofClyde]

Great video, and glad to see you had success landing some salmon! When you are back fishing for salmon in the PNW, try keeping the boat in slow forward when you land a salmon. I have found much better luck when I keep the boat going slowly ahead as it will keep your line taught longer. Send the person playing the fish a little further ahead on the boat so that the person who is handling the net can scoop up from behind the fish. If you scoop from the side or ahead, it will scare the fish away and offers more chance for it to shake free of the hook. I think you might loose less fish at the surface if you employ those tactics :) Really looking forward to your offshore passage in the next episode, and your journeys to Mexico, too! Cheers!

[@CruisingMaya]

Great tips! We will be sure to employ these tactics next time were salmon fishing! You'll be happy to hear the fishing in Mexico had been AMAZING. Looking forward to sharing our experience in Mexico! Cheers from the crew!!

[@GhostRiderSEA]

I get it if you don't want to, but you guys could pump this channel 10x by capturing more footage and weekly releases. You guys are doing epic shit, we want to see it! Full love your way. RC3

[@evan2799]

Agree, I wanna see it ALL and can't wait to get current!! You guys are doing amazing work.

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you so much for the wonderful comment! The goal is weekly releases someday in the future- we will get there! Although we don't ever want to sacrifice quality! Appreciate you following our adventure and we so appreciate the encouragement!

[@CruisingMaya]

We're capturing a ton of footage down in Mexico now. Looking forward to sharing our experience!

[@davidbamford4721]

I tried playing Strauss waltzes to some dolphins, and one of them came and swam alongside for a while, until he lost interest and swam off. Cetaceans definitely respond to music.

[@CruisingMaya]

We will do our best to rock some music next time we have dolphins visit! Cheers!

[@danieljanowski4679]

I would love to do that one day. Your so blessed

[@CruisingMaya]

Thank you for watching!

[@theislandpackrat]

You caught some nice fish!

[@CruisingMaya]

Yes! Alaska delivers the fish!

[@AfterDeath1986]

See this is why no one will invade Alaska, the bugs will defend it 🤣🤣 looks awesome guys and awesome fish hauls guys 👍👍

[@CruisingMaya]

That's the truth!!!! You're safe in Alaska.... just not from the bugs!

[@davidbamford4721]

I tried playing Strauu

[@mikeknape7064]

what's your favorite eating fish in Alaska so far?

[@CruisingMaya]

I think halibut is my favorite. Jenny made this "heavenly halibut" recipe and it was like one of the best things I've ever eaten. We still talk about that meal! I don't think this is the exact recipe she used, but I think it's similar. www.keyingredient.com/recipes/1213165042/heavenly-halibut/

[@charleykanieski7242]

how many of those fish can you keep as an Alaska visitor?

[@CruisingMaya]

My apologies I don't recall the fish limits. Salmon and halibut were somewhat restricted, but I think most other species you could keep quite a few.

[@allysonhanks9159]

Hi Charley how are you doing ☺️

[@MiloBalzer]

set the hook a bit harder.

[@timnoneya811]

How do you guys go about choosing all the spots you stop at? do you have things planned out before you stop?

[@CruisingMaya]

Hi Tim! No plan at all. We just let the trip and our travels unfold naturally. We ended up in Craig because it was a good place to launch south from, but we found the fishing spots and anchorages after talking to fishermen at the docks. They suggested those fishing spots so off we went! We really try to not make plans when it comes to cruising- leaves a lot more flexibility. Thank you again for attending the premier! We so appreciate your viewership!

[@timnoneya811]

@@CruisingMaya hey thanks for the reply. You guys always hit such spectacular places which is why i wondered if it was planned. That's really cool to know that you just kind of stumble into these epic locations.

[@invitedselect9752]

This Heat! Looking for new artist with talent like yours to be apart of a new series im starting for indpenedent artist looking for a creative platform! Are you new york based, let me know and i can drop a link with more details 🤞🤞

[@CruisingMaya]

Currently based in sunny Mexico 😎

[@CruisingMaya]

Currently based in sunny Mexico 😎