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Paddling around the bay

Sunset on Saturday March 21

On the buoy in Fossil Bay

Finally inflated the Kayak late Saturday but forgot my paddle. This actually worked great in a pinch- docking stick and Rubbermaid lid.

Chris Craft? Monk? Couldn?t see any markings and couldn?t find anything online that was an exact match.

Made the dinette into a bunk and just sat there on the buoy watching boats go by all weekend

Sundown Friday night

Other dock not yet placed

Dock full. Typical.

Taking a chance on Fossil Bay

Approaching weekend destination

Perfect cruising weather

Approaching Point Lawrence heading north

Heading out Friday afternoon March 20 to escape the Covids

Here's a link to the old Fluid Marine 2008 specs for the 22 Center Console. Always thought it was interesting how the center console version of the 22 was rated for 150 hp, while the cruiser/angler are rated for 115...

It's a shame that some ramps are being closed down, and seems a bit short sighted as there are a lot of people who live on islands in WA state and commuting via boat is just as essential the roads and highways are for us land lubbers. That said, here's a quick list of NON- state park / DNR /...

One of the quickest and cheapest options is the Taylor Made Sun Shade III which many C-Brats have used, including me for a couple of seasons before getting a full camperback. Main downside is that you can really only use it at anchor or at the dock, and should take it down if underway. But...

From the Port of Friday Harbor page, it looks like there is a special meeting tomorrow (March 24) and one of the agenda items is to authorize the closure of transient moorage at Friday Harbor: https://www.portfridayharbor.org/march-24-2020-special-meeting-agenda/

This is my second night hunkered down in Fossil Bay. Even though there was dock space when I arrived, I opted for a buoy and have stayed on the boat ever since, not even a single trip to shore (I bought an annual pass on my phone, so I'm not squatting either). In some people's view going...

I support the idea of postponing. I've been thinking I probably shouldn't make the trip at risk of unknowingly brining along some unwelcomed guests and letting them mingle amongst the crowd. I live and work near the epicenter in WA. In reality we may well be on lockdown by then anyway, Bay Area...