Big Boats | August 7 & 8 | La Conner

The two nights we spent at Cap Sante were nice – this was Europa’s first visit to Anacortes. We were safely tucked in through winds gusting over 20 knots. We took a couple of walks in waterfront parks, walked around town, and watched a lot of big boats going in and out. With breezy conditions and strong currents, I was a little intimidated by the marina traffic. Anacortes is a jumping off point for many people and there are countless boats coming and going at all times. And as mentioned…a large number of sizable cruisers.

On Friday, we left Cap Sante for La Conner. Crossing Rosario Strait was gnarly. (Small craft advisory.)

After our last visit to La Conner (remember the yelling in the sailboat?), we decided to try the marina instead of the public docks where we always stay. We pulled right in – still some room even though they are requiring boats to be twenty feet apart.

Lots of wildlife on the way into the channel.

herons by the hundreds

seals

white pelicans

osprey

We visited the American Tugs factory and had a nice chat with Kurt Dilworth. (Speaking of bigger boats.)

Last night was blissfully quiet, with little to no rocking and rolling from passing wakes. Also, no worry of getting hit by logs in the channel.

This boat is beautiful. I watched it pull out of Cap Sante yesterday, and it was at the same guest dock in La Conner when we arrived.

Blue Peter, from Seattle

Here are a few more photos from the past few weeks.

Janine & Nick - Europa & Coorie Doon rafting in Prevost Harbor

dock buddy

Zs getting Gus to shore

another shore trip

Lady Bahi in Friday Habor