I’ve been gunkholing around South Puget Sound for near a month so it is time to head north. I move from McMicken to Longbranch with a stop at Zittle’s Marina at Johnson Point to get gas, water and dump the porta-potti and a swing by Eagle Island State Park. The plan was to stay at … More Heading North
As the evening settled in around Sweet Pea the forecast not to windy northerly was blowing out of the Southwest at Joemma State Park. The seas were confused one to two footers and the wind whistled in the rigging. I had hoped it was just a ‘bit of wind’ as the sun was setting – … More Tossed about
A quite evening was had at McMicken Island State Park … the quiet before the storm of people as Memoral Day weekend is coming and I need to figure out where I’ll ‘hole up’ as the Sound will be crowded with boats. After breakfast and doing the dishes I’ll head to Jarrell Cove State Park to … More Meeting up with Potters
After a nap and then an enjoyable afternoon and some overnight star gazing at Oro Bay, Anderson Island, I start the day much later than yesterday’s early wakeup. My Oro Bay anchoring spot is sheltered by trees and the sun doesn’t reach the solar panel until after I depart. As I consider future anchorages, especially … More Zittle’s and McMicken
Much of Puget Sound shoreline is developed ‘city’ with once tree lined shores now filled with ‘water view’ homes. The waters South of Tacoma Narrows, ‘South Sound’, are not as developed and those shores with homes are not as densely packed. One can still get a feeling of ‘being with nature’ when cruising these waters. … More Late September ’09 trip to McMicken Island and Jerrell Cove
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