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This is the good ship Sandpiper that Carolyn & Hank Van Calcar use to cruise every Summer from Edmonds, WA. to all parts of coastal Alaska. It is a Cumins 330 HP turbo charged, Nordic style ship 37 feet with a 13 foot beam. They cruise at 8.2 knots but can double that when desired. They have hydraulic bow thuster, anchor winch & davits plus the best of all navigation aids

A LARGE MOON JELLY FISH !
Carolyn taking a picture over the rail of Sandpiper as a large moon jelly fish floats by, in the clear water.

CAROLYN SIGNS HER NAME ON
THE CEILING AT ROSIE'S BAR.
Carolyn signing the ceiling in Rosie's Bar as Rosie adjusts her jeans for a better picture.

SEA LION PLAYING IN THE WAKE
Sea Lion playing in our wake at Inian Island.

PELICAN BOARDWALK 4th of
JULY PARADE, "BEST FLOAT"
Pelican Boardwalk 4th of July Parade - "best float". They are denouncing Farm raised salmon.

WILD & BRIGHT ALASKA COHO!
The dandy Coho that made Carolyn forget her coffee craving.

FAIRWEATHER RANGE IN DISTANCE
Emerging from rock strewn Piehle Passage with the Fairweather Range glistening in the North.

A GORGEOUS ALASKAN SUNSET.
A beautiful shot from the Sandpiper, Caro;yn's and Hank's boat. This is an Alaskan sunset in Greentop Bay, Yokobi Island.

A SHOT OF HUMP BACK WHALES
Another shot of Hump Back Whales. This would be mighty scarry to a Land Lubber.

BEAUTIFUL YACHT, TUKO PAYS A VISIT
After two fun days, we leave Mike and Shella and their beautiful yacht,' Tuko' in Hloonah.

A RED TIDE, NEAR KETCHIKAN.
Red Tide going towards Ketchikan, shot from the deck of the Sandpi-er.

HUMP BACK WHALES BUBBLE FEED.
Hump back whales, bubble feeding. There are times when they come right up against our boat.

SNOW CAPPED MTS. WATER & SKY.
Another perfect anchorage spot. Note the beautiful water, snow capped mountains and sky. A tranquil, peaceful spot on earth.

SHELTERED ANCHORAGE IN STORM
This is a beautiful anchorage. After many trips up the inland passage, they find a good place to weather out a storm.

A RED IRISH LORD SCULPIN FISH
A red Irish Lord Sculpin, beautiful but not much meat, so threw him back. Note the blue sky and clouds. A fine picture.

EACH NATIVE CARVING IS SYMBOLIC
Anhother huge Totem Pole in New Kassan Totem Park. Look at the detail carvings. Each is symbolic of ancient ancestors.

HANK CHECKS OUT A GIANT TOTEM
Hank looking up at this giant Totem Pole in New Kassan Totem Park.

TOTEM POLES IN NEW KASSAN PARK
Hank & Carolyn VanCalcar visit the Totem Poles in New Kassan Totem Park. This one inside the shelter is known as a House Pole.

HANK, THE MASTER WOOD CARVER
Hank, Carolyn's husband, is an expert in the art of carving. Many of his works are outstanding. Here, Joan watches him carve, thru the wheelhouse window. Hank travelled all over the world for Honneywell before retiring.

FRIENDS TRAVEL NORTH TO VISIT
Carolyn is an ardent skiier. Two of her ski buddies, Joan and Ida, traveled north to join them on the "Sandpiper" They are enjoying Cioppino.

DANCING AROUND THE FIRE PIT
Carolyn (Lorance Eickworth's daughter) joins the dancers around the fire pit in Big House. Note: Smoke from the fire makes the picture hazy.

FIXING THE FIRE, PRIOR TO DANCE
Preparing the fire in the Big House in Alert Bay before the dancing begins. Carolyn in the forefront.

YOUNG DANCER, IN BIG HOUSE.
A young dancer performing the Cedar Dance in Big House in Alert Bay.

AN ELDER SHOWS NATIVE DANCE
The boats make frequent stops and join in with the native festivities. Here an Elder explains the dances wearing her grandmother's button blanket.

GOURMET FOOD & CHOICE WINE
Close up of very large crab, prawns, shrimp and Forcaccia and the choicest of wine. Each ship tries to outdo the other with their specialties.