Penrose Point Marine State Park 10.30.2017

Fenders in!

We've decided this is a good salutation meaning bon voyage, safe travels, see 'ya, and oh-by-the-way don't forget to stow your fenders! All of us have stories of letting our fenders hang out for the world to see so it helps to have friends on the water to offer gentle reminders.

The fall colors are spectacular this year, and the views from the water have been awesome.

We pulled in to the dock at Penrose yesterday with lots of sunlight left in the afternoon, and no other boats at the dock. We watched otters, herons, Western grebes,  king fishers, loons, surf scoters, gulls, sandpipers, eagles, seals, porpoise, dolphins...and I'm probably forgetting a few things...on our way and when we arrived.

The wind picked up last night, keeping a few of us awake. I just looked up to find our new earth flag in tatters. The Coorie Doon and crew left a bit ago to head back to Olympia to haul out...news is that it's choppy but not too bad. We'll head home shortly before noon and hope the Narrows isn't too crazy.

Jarrell Cove 10.29.2017

So many photo ops, so many stories.

Very serious fog yesterday but we're getting better at it. Not a lot of other boats to watch out for, and we could usually see a bit of the Coorie Doon through the mist.

It cleared up before we cruised into Jarrell Cove but not before the weird "fog rainbow" as Captain Nick dubbed the nimbus-like vision as the sun came through.

The image of the very green water with bugs is extremely funny to me, but not-so-much to the Z's, who are currently experiencing a stink bug infestation.

We shared a Mexican meal last night, with tamales and tacos...and yes, Margaritas!

No fog this morning, and glass-like water through Pickering Passage.

South Sound in Fall

We left the Foss at around noon on Friday (10.28.2017), headed to Gig Harbor. Gorgeous sunny day and very nice on the water. Met the Zedekars at Jeresich dock and had dinner at the Tides Tavern.

Another beautiful day Saturday morning, with a walk to Finholms so Steve could replenish his beer supply. We're waiting for a little fog to clear and then we're heading south to Jarrell Cove.

Boating Friends

We've been off the water for a couple of weeks due to high winds. So, very happy to be able to spend a beautiful fall day with our neighbors touring Quartermaster and Gig Harbors. Truly beautiful. Almost no wind, mostly sunny, and just a lovely day on the water.

We haven't been to Quartermaster before so started with Burton Village. We didn't see any obviously available dock space so  went back to Dockton Park to have lunch and take a short walk. We contemplated taking the longer historical walk but the water was just too nice not to return to the Europa  and continue our voyage. We now know the area is a nice and easy trip, and worthy of return visits.

Our friends have both lived in Gig Harbor and appreciated the entry into that place by water...a completely different perspective.

My first photo is of a portion of the Quartermaster Harbor Marina, and the second is...well...the guys chillin. The Admiral and the Vice Admiral at the helm...