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Is there a launch at Anacortes that has a ramp, and has parking? The idea of using a sling seems like overkill for a 16' Angler.
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I'm not familiar enough with CapSante to know if there is a ramp nearby. At least I've never heard of one with the trips I have done out of there. Cap Sante does have a smaller manual operated sling launch that is cheaper. I don't know if the 16 is under the weight restrictions for that one. You can go to their website to see. Parking has always been safe and secure for me, and I've left my truck and trailer for several weeks. It does cost $5 or $6 a day for parking. But with Gary's mention of Blaine, if I don't leave my rig down somewhere near the South Sound, and end up loading up to tow the boat farther north, as long as I'm already going to be driving I5, I will likely check out Blaine. Probably depends on how long I plan to stay on the water and what the harbor tells me if I want to leave the rig longer than 2 weeks. Colby
 
Joefairbanks,

My wife and I and Harvey, your fellow Sequimatians or Sequimites or…make the journey from JWM across the straight. It’s doable in any C Dory with cooperating weather. The only caveat is you have to park your truck and trailer offsite. I usually launch the day before and just pay a moorage fee so that I’m ready to go in the morning. If you’re interested in crossing with us, you can PM me. Your plans could always be subject to change and I would recommend that you make a reservation on the ferry that can be canceled if needed. Either way, see you there.

Howard
 
only problem with Blaine when we used it is the wind. Not at Blaine but in the Strait of Georgia. If that wind is blowing at all there is no where to hide from it. 30 miles of open water for that swell to build. We had to play the waiting game in the Gabriola island area because the wind and wave was to big for the my 27fter. and running near shore is not a plan as that's all shallow headed in to Blaine. On top of that the ramp was a little sketchy with rolling homeless parked in the ramp lot back then. 6 years ago so may not be a problem now.
 
Joefairbanks,

My wife and I and Harvey, your fellow Sequimatians or Sequimites or…make the journey from JWM across the straight. It’s doable in any C Dory with cooperating weather. The only caveat is you have to park your truck and trailer offsite. I usually launch the day before and just pay a mortgage fee so that I’m ready to go in the morning. If you’re interested in crossing with us, you can PM me. Your plans could always be subject to change and I would recommend that you make a reservation on the ferry that can be canceled if needed. Either way, see you there.

Howard
 
only problem with Blaine when we used it is the wind. Not at Blaine but in the Strait of Georgia. If that wind is blowing at all there is no where to hide from it. 30 miles of open water for that swell to build. We had to play the waiting game in the Gabriola island area because the wind and wave was to big for the my 27fter. and running near shore is not a plan as that's all shallow headed in to Blaine.
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Thanks Tom. That's good to know as well. Colby
 
Salmon Fisher, you mentioned launching at Coronet Bay, I was wondering if you had to have a special state parks pass to use this facility. I've stayed there several times by boat using my state parks boating pass but I'm uncertain in you have to have a Discover Pass to use the facility if arriving by truck/trailer.
 
Dave, great question.

Yes, one needs a Discover Pass, $10 daily or $35 annual, to access any State Park including to launch your boat at Cornet Bay. Overnight parking is $10 a night with a maximum of 14 nights.

To cover all bases, access to State Parks and boat launching, we purchase a Natural Investment Permit. This works just like a Discover Pass and also included boat launching and trailer dump. It is $80 for 12 months.

https://parks.wa.gov/passes-permits/per ... ent-permit

Patrick
 
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Joefairbanks,

My wife and I and Harvey, your fellow Sequimatians or Sequimites or…make the journey from JWM across the straight. It’s doable in any C Dory with cooperating weather. The only caveat is you have to park your truck and trailer offsite. I usually launch the day before and just pay a mortgage fee so that I’m ready to go in the morning. If you’re interested in crossing with us, you can PM me. Your plans could always be subject to change and I would recommend that you make a reservation on the ferry that can be canceled if needed. Either way, see you there.

Howard
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Thank you Howard. I will send a PM shortly.
Ken & Stacie
 
To cover all bases, access to State Parks and boat launching, we purchase a Natural Investment Permit. This works just like a Discover Pass and also included boat launching and trailer dump. It is $80 for 12 months.
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Patrick, would this include rig parking then, or is that still separate? And still limited to 14 days?
 
Hi Colby,

I too had the same question. I missed the call today but a representative of the Washington State Parks left a message saying that free parking at Cornett Bay Boat Launch is included with the Natural Investment Permit. Cornett Bay is not listed on the locations that I can see on this permit! I have seen State Parks Law Enforcement patrol the grounds and so I am thinking that free parking is included with this permit. (See Here)

I may take a chance, buy the permit and use this launch for our C-Brats Friday Harbor Get-Together. I will post again later after the event if I use this launch and get a ticket for not paying the customary $10/day fee for regular use parking. Gary
 
Gary and Colby,

The Natural Investment Permit only covers day-use parking, just like a Discover Pass. However, neither pass covers overnight parking, which we do when we park the rig and boat trailer. That's where you have to pay $10 per night of overnight parking with a max of 14 days.

The boat launch that is within Deception Pass at Cornet Bay is not very well publicized, I agree. We have used the ramps for years. There is also overnight moorage, too.

Here's a link with a shot from Google Maps.

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Corne ... FQAw%3D%3D
 
Thanks Patrick. It makes sense that the Natural Investment Permit only covers day-use parking considering it also includes the annual Discovery Pass and free boat launching for a full year from the month of purchase. I do like the security aspect of Cornet for vehicle and trailer parking at $10/day. Not only does the State patrol the parking lot but in the past, an annual Marine Park Host lived on the grounds during the busy part of the boating season at the entrance to the parking lot. Hope Cornet is still using these Marine Park Hosts. Gary
 
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