09/12 - 09/14 - Sequim Bay CBGT
- Thread starter hardee
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Just to clarify, as I understand it most - or all - boats will be mooring at Sequim Bay State Park (which is just about 2 miles south of Sequim's John Wayne Marina), correct?
John Wayne marina is a great facility and has ample parking for vehicles and trailers. They also have two boat ramps which they charge a $9 fee to use. They also have a trailer/boat rinse down area close to the ramps. The marina has a real small shop and a small cafe/grill/restaurant. You can read about John Wayne marina at URL http://www.portofpa.com/marinas/john-wayne-marina.html.
Sequim Bay State Park has pay stations to allow us to pay daily moorage/dock fees, correct? I have been there but do not recall specifically seeing one but likely just overlooked it.
From the WA. State Parks website http://www.parks.wa.gov/moorage/ it states that there is a $10 / night fee for tying up to mooring buoys and a size based fee of $0.50 per foot LOA to tie up to the dock.
You can also download a PDF map of the Sequim Bay State Park @ the following URL:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/maps/Sequ ... 20Park.pdf
...its only 198 Kb. so even if you have a slow connection should not be too onerous to view. This map shows the park has 6 mooring buoys in addition to the descent sized dock.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Take care,
Dan & Tanya Denver
John Wayne marina is a great facility and has ample parking for vehicles and trailers. They also have two boat ramps which they charge a $9 fee to use. They also have a trailer/boat rinse down area close to the ramps. The marina has a real small shop and a small cafe/grill/restaurant. You can read about John Wayne marina at URL http://www.portofpa.com/marinas/john-wayne-marina.html.
Sequim Bay State Park has pay stations to allow us to pay daily moorage/dock fees, correct? I have been there but do not recall specifically seeing one but likely just overlooked it.
From the WA. State Parks website http://www.parks.wa.gov/moorage/ it states that there is a $10 / night fee for tying up to mooring buoys and a size based fee of $0.50 per foot LOA to tie up to the dock.
You can also download a PDF map of the Sequim Bay State Park @ the following URL:
http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/maps/Sequ ... 20Park.pdf
...its only 198 Kb. so even if you have a slow connection should not be too onerous to view. This map shows the park has 6 mooring buoys in addition to the descent sized dock.
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
Take care,
Dan & Tanya Denver
Thankyou Tom and Warren, I got on the State ferry web site and they don't take reservations for vehicles over twenty feet or over 7'-6" in height from Keystone, so we are looking for an alternate route now. Maybe Edmonds to Kingston ferry or drive south over the Narrows bridge. We are in Blind Bay on Shaw Island now and we have a weak connection so we will keep trying the ferries or Mapquest.
amy and karl
New member
The C-daisy crew is looking forward to saying hello sometime Saturday afternoon. Hopefully we will all have a less bumpy weekend than last year.
Russ and Toni wrote:
We came across the Keystone to Port Townsend ferry, late Sunday night on Labor Day weekend. We had a reservation for Monday at 1700 but called about 4 hours prior to arrival at 2200 (10pm) on Sunday and changed the reservation due to a one day early return. We could not get there by the 2130 ferry so we took the later one, No problem there were only about a dozen cars on that run. On our way over on Wednesday night I talked to several drivers who cross there regularly and most said the reservation was not necessary, and imposable to do for some (2 commercial drivers who make a run from PT up into Canada every day.) The website gives a phone number that we used, and it worked fine that way.
You can go with a reservation or in a standby line, however except for the peak travel times, it sounded like you were pretty safe to just drive up and pay and go.
And yes, a Tundra and a 22 Cruiser (combined to be 44ft) went on just fine and it was about $58. We understand that sometimes that varies, so don't take that $$ as gospel. One thing I would recommend before actually driving onto the ferry, RAISE the OB(s) up to the high position. Don't want to take the chance of dragging a skeg on a steep ramp.
Harvey
SleepyC
:moon
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We came across the Keystone to Port Townsend ferry, late Sunday night on Labor Day weekend. We had a reservation for Monday at 1700 but called about 4 hours prior to arrival at 2200 (10pm) on Sunday and changed the reservation due to a one day early return. We could not get there by the 2130 ferry so we took the later one, No problem there were only about a dozen cars on that run. On our way over on Wednesday night I talked to several drivers who cross there regularly and most said the reservation was not necessary, and imposable to do for some (2 commercial drivers who make a run from PT up into Canada every day.) The website gives a phone number that we used, and it worked fine that way.
You can go with a reservation or in a standby line, however except for the peak travel times, it sounded like you were pretty safe to just drive up and pay and go.
And yes, a Tundra and a 22 Cruiser (combined to be 44ft) went on just fine and it was about $58. We understand that sometimes that varies, so don't take that $$ as gospel. One thing I would recommend before actually driving onto the ferry, RAISE the OB(s) up to the high position. Don't want to take the chance of dragging a skeg on a steep ramp.
Harvey
SleepyC
:moon
sportner wrote
You cannot make those reservations on the website but they will make them on the phone. they will ask length, type of tow vehicle, combined weight, Maximum height, and when you get there they will check to see if you are carrying gas in loose containers. They were very nice, helpful and pleasant to do that way. The WA State Ferry service reservation phone number is 888 - 808 - 7977 works between 0700 and 2100 daily.
Don't forget to raise the outboards before driving on and driving off. We had a nearly empty ferry so I left mine up during the crossing, but if they were really packed I would put them down if asked to by the ferry crew so they can get another vehicle right up close to you.
Good luck, travel safe, and come to Sequim Bay CBGT,
Harvey & Deena
SleepyC :moon
You cannot make those reservations on the website but they will make them on the phone. they will ask length, type of tow vehicle, combined weight, Maximum height, and when you get there they will check to see if you are carrying gas in loose containers. They were very nice, helpful and pleasant to do that way. The WA State Ferry service reservation phone number is 888 - 808 - 7977 works between 0700 and 2100 daily.
Don't forget to raise the outboards before driving on and driving off. We had a nearly empty ferry so I left mine up during the crossing, but if they were really packed I would put them down if asked to by the ferry crew so they can get another vehicle right up close to you.
Good luck, travel safe, and come to Sequim Bay CBGT,
Harvey & Deena
SleepyC :moon
Russ and Toni wrote:
My sincere apologies. I thought everyone knew where Sequim is (my bad). And John Wayne, too.
Dan put on a nice set of links for John Wayne marina and for the park.
Sequim is on hiway 101, east of Port Angels about 20 miles or west of Port Townsend about 40. John Wayne Marina (JWM) is on your right, past the Sequim Bay State park. There is launching at both the park and JWM, however JWM is much nicer. If you are driving to the CBGT, take the State park entrance, go into the park and follow the signs toward the group camp, (not the boat launch). You will turn to the right when you see the covered dining area. It is about 1/2 mile along a very narrow, one-lane (mostly) tight road. Not where Most folks would want to go with a trailer.
For John Wayne Marina take the right at the JWM sign, about 1-2 miles past the park entrance. Go down the hill, (praying for good brakes) and turn left at the bottom of the hill. JWM will be on the right in 100 yards.
Travel safe, and come to Sequim Bay SP CBGT.
Harvey
SleepyC
:moon
My sincere apologies. I thought everyone knew where Sequim is (my bad). And John Wayne, too.
Dan put on a nice set of links for John Wayne marina and for the park.
Sequim is on hiway 101, east of Port Angels about 20 miles or west of Port Townsend about 40. John Wayne Marina (JWM) is on your right, past the Sequim Bay State park. There is launching at both the park and JWM, however JWM is much nicer. If you are driving to the CBGT, take the State park entrance, go into the park and follow the signs toward the group camp, (not the boat launch). You will turn to the right when you see the covered dining area. It is about 1/2 mile along a very narrow, one-lane (mostly) tight road. Not where Most folks would want to go with a trailer.
For John Wayne Marina take the right at the JWM sign, about 1-2 miles past the park entrance. Go down the hill, (praying for good brakes) and turn left at the bottom of the hill. JWM will be on the right in 100 yards.
Travel safe, and come to Sequim Bay SP CBGT.
Harvey
SleepyC
:moon
Dan,
Yes! The State Park has showers. The closest one had a foundation problem and is not useable, but there are two others nearby. They take tokens that are available near the entrance. I'll get some of those so you don't have to go up that far. We'll try to make Tanya as comfortable as possible!
See you Friday!
Yes! The State Park has showers. The closest one had a foundation problem and is not useable, but there are two others nearby. They take tokens that are available near the entrance. I'll get some of those so you don't have to go up that far. We'll try to make Tanya as comfortable as possible!
See you Friday!
Note to self; I may want to brush up on my communication skills. 
I was withholding my interest in showing up in order not to influence Adrienne's feelings on going.
Adrienne was withholding her intrest in going in order not to influence my feelings.
I got the stove working and the wiring issue should be resolved.
This has been too much drama for me, see you there. :cocktail :cigar
I was withholding my interest in showing up in order not to influence Adrienne's feelings on going.
Adrienne was withholding her intrest in going in order not to influence my feelings.
I got the stove working and the wiring issue should be resolved.
This has been too much drama for me, see you there. :cocktail :cigar
Dan and Tanya, looking forward to seeing you too again.
Steve and Adrienne, Wow, sure glad you made it home with working engines.
Russ and Toni, Looking forward to meeting you. Think you will like Sequim.
Amy and Karl, We have really quiet water planned for you, and no hijacked boat.
Cathy and LarryQ, You travel safe and we'll keep a light on for you.
Warren and Laurie, Looking forward to that hot dessert. I do miss the dutch oven cooking.
BaseCamp Annie, looking forward to meeting and making new friends
And there is room for more, come on over. Always room for more.
Harvey & Deena
SleepyC :moon
Steve and Adrienne, Wow, sure glad you made it home with working engines.
Russ and Toni, Looking forward to meeting you. Think you will like Sequim.
Amy and Karl, We have really quiet water planned for you, and no hijacked boat.
Cathy and LarryQ, You travel safe and we'll keep a light on for you.
Warren and Laurie, Looking forward to that hot dessert. I do miss the dutch oven cooking.
BaseCamp Annie, looking forward to meeting and making new friends
And there is room for more, come on over. Always room for more.
Harvey & Deena
SleepyC :moon
Don't know if anyone noticed, but it looks like the full moon we ordered is going to arrive right on schedule. Oh Boy, another photo op. 
hoto
For those arriving by boat to Sequim Bay. The entrance is well marked by 2 buoys, making a long channel parallel to Travis spit. As you come around the corner to port at the end of the spit, you can line up the green markers then make your turn to port. To the east of the green markers is a very shallow (at times) are called the middle ground. You don't want to be there, (it dries at low tides). There will be one red buoy to your right as you get closer to the entrance to JWM. The Sequim Bay State Park is about 2-3 miles into the bay, on your starboard side, (West side of the bay. Look for SleepyC with a Stars and Stripes wind sock high above the cabin top, and Dreamer. We will be monitoring VHF 16 & 68.
As always, it is a good idea to keep a sharp eye out for trap floats, lines and debris in the bay. Travel safe, and enjoy,
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
hoto For those arriving by boat to Sequim Bay. The entrance is well marked by 2 buoys, making a long channel parallel to Travis spit. As you come around the corner to port at the end of the spit, you can line up the green markers then make your turn to port. To the east of the green markers is a very shallow (at times) are called the middle ground. You don't want to be there, (it dries at low tides). There will be one red buoy to your right as you get closer to the entrance to JWM. The Sequim Bay State Park is about 2-3 miles into the bay, on your starboard side, (West side of the bay. Look for SleepyC with a Stars and Stripes wind sock high above the cabin top, and Dreamer. We will be monitoring VHF 16 & 68.
As always, it is a good idea to keep a sharp eye out for trap floats, lines and debris in the bay. Travel safe, and enjoy,
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
Great weather ahead, and good times.
The Hawaiian Chieftain is due into Sequim Bay at 1500 this afternoon. HHawaiianChieftain is a sister ship to the "Lady Washington", or more correctly, a travelling partner. The LW is on the hard in Port Townsend. Sure would like to have seen that haul-out.
Harvey
SleepyC
The Hawaiian Chieftain is due into Sequim Bay at 1500 this afternoon. HHawaiianChieftain is a sister ship to the "Lady Washington", or more correctly, a travelling partner. The LW is on the hard in Port Townsend. Sure would like to have seen that haul-out.
Harvey
SleepyC
starcrafttom
Active member
we were going to come but my brother is spending the week on my folks boat in the SJ's. They leave sunday so we are heading up that way friday afternoon. Sorry we cant make it. Have fun.