Day 9: Mariners Cove to Skagit Island
The next morning, Craig drove us and all of our back to Mariners Cove. I borrowed a little WD-40 to help lubricate the lock on the kayak cables and gave the lock a spin to get it working. It had … Continued
Day 8: Camano Island State Park to Mariners Cove
The paddle north of Camano Island State Park was really quite similar to the paddle to Camano Island State Park – high bluffs, lots of beaches, really cool houses with rickety stairs down to the water. We had a bit … Continued
Day 7: Langley to Camano Island State Park
We were sad to say good-bye to Giovannia’s parents, but the sea was calling and we had several miles to make on a rather cold and foggy morning. After a morning stop at the Bagel Factory, Gio’s dad dropped us … Continued
Day 4: Meadowdale to Possession Pt.
When we started planning this trip, I knew kayaking from Seattle to the San Juans would include lots of urban paddling. Still, I’ve been struck by the number of people we’re encountering both at the parks and on the water. … Continued
Day 2: Blake to Fay Bainbridge
The paddle from Blake to Fay Bainbridge was great. Seriously. No wind. No current. Just miles and miles of calm blue-green water, gorgeous skies, and the occasional cool wildlife encounter, like the river otter Giovannina befriended north of Blakely Rock. … Continued
Day 1: Lowman to Blake Island
We wanted to be on the water by 10am August 2nd. That was low tide and I guess we wanted to haul all our gear as far as possible to load our boats. The crossing to Blake Island, our first … Continued
Dinner View
Having a wonderful, outdoor, socially distanced dinner with Giovannina’s parents. Can’t help but smile every time I see this view.
Royal Basin
My first ever backpacking trip in Washington State was to Royal Basin. This was back in the summer of 2004. My friend Jim “Hot Pants” Watkins (don’t ask) was visiting and we both wanted to do a trip in the … Continued