Destiny arrives in Eagle Harbor

[Stella Maris]

It was 21:15 when we cast the lines off and pointed Destiny's bow toward the opening in the breakwater. We were bound for Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island for the night. We hoped to be able to get in on the city dock but were prepared to hang on the hook if we could not. We made the crossing from Shilshole to Eagle Harbor in just a little over an hour.

We made perfect time arriving at the turning buoy just after the ferry had cleared it and began its journey back to Seattle. This would leave us a wide open channel into Eagle Harbor. Any of you that have been here know that it is a tight channel especially if you have to share it with a ferry. And then, to do it at night......

As we approached the city docks, we were amazed to see that there were only two other vessels secured. We quickly deployed the fenders for a port side tie. Maureen brought Destiny around and once again she executed a perfect landing.

By 22:30, we were secure and ready to spend the night here in Eagle Harbor. We will walk the farmers market and then the rest of town this morning. Once we are done, we will decide whether we spend another night here or, head over to Blakely Harbor to spend the night on the hook. Sunday, it will be back off to Shilshole, then off to Seatac to catch a plane back to Denver and, call it another great weekend here at home in Seattle.

 

[walldog]

Good morning,

It is good to see you back home. Even though we are on the hook in Fishermans Bay on the other end of the Sound from you, we are glad you are back on the water. Welcome home and have a pleasant weekend.

 

[Stella Maris]

After spending the morning strolling through the farmers market and other various shops in Winslow, we decided to head over to Blakely Harbor and hang on the hook for the night. The departure was flawless with sunny skies overhead. A light breeze was just ruffling the water. We followed the Ferry out of the harbor and then turned south to Blakely. Since this run is just over a mile, it does not take long to get there.

We entered Blakely and started to seek out a location to drop our hook. This would not prove to be so easy. The harbor was full of crab traps and other boats. We headed to back of the harbor and were able to find a suitable location in 30 feet of water to drop the hook.

Once the hook was on the bottom, it was time to just sit back and relax. Of course, relaxing meant that I would do some “boat chores” such as cleaning and Rain X’ing the windows.

The weather was absolutely incredible. Blue skies, ample sunshine, just a very light breeze blowing out of the east. A light east wind is what you want when on the hook in Blakely an east breeze will keep your bow pointed out to the sound giving you an incredible view of the Seattle Skyline.

If you are looking for a great place to spend the night, I would strongly recommend Blakely.

Next week; Andrews Bay on Lake Washington for a little fresh water boating!