Eagle Harbor on a hot Saturday in July. All 13 buoys were filled by now, and since it is a voluntary no-anchor area to restore the eel grass, not too many extra boats were anchored, and everyone was well-behaved and quiet. I was lucky to encounter no rowdies or yahoos like you often find this time of year in the San Juans.

Exploring the shores of Eagle Harbor at minus 3 tide.

Mount Baker from Eagle Harbor Cypress

Now theres a handsome line-up of boats. The Late-80s Sea Sport 22 was built by the current builders of C-Dory.

Returning from my 2-hours of floating around in the kayak to find a 25 anchored next door.

Sun beating down on a hot Saturday afternoon in July

By late afternoon it was so hot in Eagle Harbor with no breeze, that I decided to take another paddle out into Bellingham Channel, over to the Cone Islands and back. About 15 min each way in my slow inflatable kayak. The breeze felt good out here but couldn't stay long due to increasing currents.

Back from my Cone Island paddle, the 25 owners have now returned from their hike. Sure enough, it was Dave and Kathy (sp?) who we had met last year in Shallow Bay. We chatted for about 30 min about our respective upcoming cruises planned up north.

Saturday afternoon at Eagle Harbor

Sunday morning sunrise at Eagle Harbor

Departing a peaceful Eagle Harbor on Sunday morning

A calm, clear morning. But winds are forecasted to pick up, so getting an early start while the gettin is good.

Heading east, just taking it slow enjoying the morning

Cruised at 5 knots for about an hour

Saw an original 22 crabbing along Guemes. We exchanged waves.

Calm waters east of Guemes

Decided to pick up the pace and try to get to the fuel dock before it becomes too crazy

Fuel dock. 82 nm and 24 gal of fuel, about 4 Statute mpg, not bad but I've seen better. A fair amount of against-the-current cruising on this tank.

Sunday morning fuel stop before the masses arrive. This was actually about 30 min before official opening but they were already open anyway, fueling up the charter whale watching boats.

A 16 Cruiser heading out of the canal as I was returning

Back at the marina, only about 30 nm on this trip, but a relaxing 30 nm it was!

Trying to stay cool at a busy marina on a hot Sunday night in July. Will be heading back out Tuesday for another week, after 2 short days in town working.