Giovannina’s Notes
by Giovannina Souers (aka Woody’s Partner in Crime) I can’t believe we are over half way done with our trip! As we plan our route home in the next two weeks, I get excited and can’t wait to get home … Continued
Days 12-14: Burrows Island and Washington Park
It was a quick paddle to Washington park in Anacortes, where we met Maria, Ryan and Little Kedryk for a couple days of group camping with family, restocking supplies and food and – oh yes – pizza delivery for dinner … Continued
Day 11: Through Deception Pass
I knew that paddling through Deception Pass was going to be a seminal moment during this trip. Deception Pass is where we would leave the mostly calm and protected waters, sheltered by Whidbey Island, and make our way into the … Continued
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
