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 Oct 2018 Obstruction Pass State Park 
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After a Friday night aboard hoping to get an early start Saturday, but instead woke up to morning fog. Looks like Catman is heading out too!
After a Friday night aboard hoping to get an early start Saturday, but instead woke up to morning fog. Looks like Catman is heading out too!
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The fog cleared quickly. Heading up the cut just after 9 AM.
The fog cleared quickly. Heading up the cut just after 9 AM.
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Approaching Rosario Strait from Guemes / Bellingham Channels. Turned around shortly after entering Rosario Strait due to 3-4' whitecaps coming from the North, which is the direction I wanted to go. Turns out there was a SCA until 6 PM!
Approaching Rosario Strait from Guemes / Bellingham Channels. Turned around shortly after entering Rosario Strait due to 3-4' whitecaps coming from the North, which is the direction I wanted to go. Turns out there was a SCA until 6 PM!
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Bellingham Channel was a much better option, and crossing Rosario Strait from north end of Cypress the waves were down to 1-2' and no whitecaps. Going with the current thru Obstruction Pass here.
Bellingham Channel was a much better option, and crossing Rosario Strait from north end of Cypress the waves were down to 1-2' and no whitecaps. Going with the current thru Obstruction Pass here.
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I was hoping to get to the town of East Sound, but the 20-25 kt winds from the North persisted all day, so I camped out here at Obstruction Pass State Park for the day and night. All three State buoys were open.
I was hoping to get to the town of East Sound, but the 20-25 kt winds from the North persisted all day, so I camped out here at Obstruction Pass State Park for the day and night. All three State buoys were open.
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In the afternoon I blew up the kayak and went for a paddle around the bay.
In the afternoon I blew up the kayak and went for a paddle around the bay.
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A perfect anchorage for the weather conditions - protected from the northerly winds, and with the warm October sun shining from the south. Felt more like summer!
A perfect anchorage for the weather conditions - protected from the northerly winds, and with the warm October sun shining from the south. Felt more like summer!
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Some Black Oystercatchers along the shore
Some Black Oystercatchers along the shore
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Such clear blue skies. The stars and milkyway were also exceptionally bright at night.
Such clear blue skies. The stars and milkyway were also exceptionally bright at night.
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I wanted to sneak a peek up East Sound but the winds and waves were so persistent I couldn't comfortably get around this point. In fact, I only saw 3 or 4 other boats pass by all day long!
I wanted to sneak a peek up East Sound but the winds and waves were so persistent I couldn't comfortably get around this point. In fact, I only saw 3 or 4 other boats pass by all day long!
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On one of the three Park mooring buoys at Obstruction Pass State Park
On one of the three Park mooring buoys at Obstruction Pass State Park
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The other 2 buoys
The other 2 buoys
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Around 4 PM I finally made it to shore. A wonderful beach for beaching (nice and steep with smooth pea gravel, no barnacles or weeds)
Around 4 PM I finally made it to shore. A wonderful beach for beaching (nice and steep with smooth pea gravel, no barnacles or weeds)
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State park sign
State park sign
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One of several camp sites over looking the bay
One of several camp sites over looking the bay
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Forest typical of the San Juan Islands
Forest typical of the San Juan Islands
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Old facilities, no longer in use
Old facilities, no longer in use
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New facilities. I saw at least 3 of these in the park.
New facilities. I saw at least 3 of these in the park.
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Tiny little point with panoramic view of East Sound
Tiny little point with panoramic view of East Sound
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Looking up East Sound towards Olga and Rosario. The waves have died down considerably, but too late in the day to make my way up to East Sound. That's OK I've always wanted to check out this park!
Looking up East Sound towards Olga and Rosario. The waves have died down considerably, but too late in the day to make my way up to East Sound. That's OK I've always wanted to check out this park!
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Looking south out of East Sound towards Lopez and Upright Channel
Looking south out of East Sound towards Lopez and Upright Channel
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Looking across to Olga. Only upon magnifying the image later did I notice the 25 Cruiser at the dock.
Looking across to Olga. Only upon magnifying the image later did I notice the 25 Cruiser at the dock.
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Time to pay up for the night
Time to pay up for the night
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One of many informational signs along the 1.5 mile loop trail
One of many informational signs along the 1.5 mile loop trail
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