Friday, August 11, 2023

Sailing Trip 2023

 Here was our itinerary for this year's sailing trip.



1.  Everett to Cornet Bay
Via Saratoga Passage in-between Camano and Whidbey Islands.

2. Cornet Bay to Reid Harbor
Through Deception Pass across Rosario Strait up between Lopez and San Juan Island to Reid Harbor on Steward Island.

3. Reid Harbor to Montague Harbor
From Reid Harbor, made a stop at Bedwell for customs and then on to Montague Harbor.

4. Montague Harbor to Nanaimo
From Montague Harbor up Trincomali Channel through Dodd Narrows to Nanaimo
Emma, Colin, & Carter joined up with the boat.

5. Layover in Nanaimo
Dinghy’d over to Newcastle Is. and paddleboarded.

6. Nanaimo to Tod Inlet
Went back through Dodd Narrow, though the Samsun Narrows down to Tod Inlet.
Dinghy’d to Butchart Gardens

7. Layover in Tod Inlet
Dinghy’d to Butchart Gardens

8. Tod Inlet to Sidney to Portland Island to Bedwell Harbor
Dropped Colin & Carter off at a public dock in Sidney. Headed toward Portland Island – which was crowded in Princess Bay and the North inlet. We practiced our stern tie, but in the end decided to head over to Bedwell Harbor.

9. Bedwell Harbor to Roche Harbor to Garrison Bay
Extended customs in Roche Harbor.

10. Garrison Bay to Pt. Townsend
Crossed the Strait of Juan de Fuca into Pt. Townsend

11. Layover in Pt. Townsend

12. Pt. Townsend to Everett