Saying goodbye to the island’s waterman

When a cool breeze ruffles the waters encompassing the San Juan Islands on a hot summer day, locals may be reminded of their beloved free-thinking friend Michael Kramer.

“Dozens of captains relied on him, not just to find whales but to understand what was happening with the weather and currents,” Brian Goodremont, owner of San Juan Safaris where Michael worked as a captain, said. “He was a true waterman.”