July 28th 2020 - James Island
We departed Coupeville just shy of 8 am on a foggy Tuesday morning, eyes peeled for boats and other obstacles, foghorn at the ready. The fog soon departed, revealing a perfectly sunny day fit for a sail. With our view no longer obstructed, we were able to enjoy the sights as we sailed through Deception Pass. Just clear of the bridge, we were met with rolling waves that I enjoyed for approximately 10 minutes before the cake in my stomach began to show off its acrobatic skills. I’ll let you guess what happened next.
It only took a few more hours to reach our destination for the day, James Island, and it wouldn’t be a stop on a Brenchley Family Sailing Trip without a hike! The entire island, which provided beaches to dip our toes in and forest trails to hike, makes up James Island State Park and is a member of the San Juan Islands. We could just make out the Free Winds from the top!
All-in-all, it was a peaceful stop after an exciting day of bouncing waves and unhappy stomachs.
-Emma
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