Stella Maris
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- Joined
- Nov 28, 2008
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- Fluid Motion Model
- C-24 C
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- Helmsman PH38, 11' Boston Whaler, 9' Boston Whaler
- Vessel Name
- Destiny
While the sun may not be shining. The temperature may not rise above 45. A stiff breeze may kick up a light wind chop; it is still a great day to be out on the waters of Puget Sound!
We departed Stimsons at 10:30 this morning with our original destination being Andrews Bay on Lake Washington. Instead of going to port at the end of the fairway, we go starboard and head for the locks. We experience a minor delay while waiting for a couple of tugs to guide a 150’ fishing boat into the large locks. Luckily for us, we are instructed to head into the small lock.
We share the lock with a larger older Chris Craft and a Catalina 25 Sailboat. The ride “down” is uneventful, as we have now done this a number of times. We exit the lock to find that the tugs and fishing boat have already exited the large lock. We make our way around the tugs and fishing boat and head out into the sound.
We point our bow at Port Madison and Agate Passage with our sights set on spending the night in Poulsbo. We have not returned to Poulsbo since our outing with John and Laurie on the Laurie Ann, Craig and Kathy on Sailish Rover, and John on Red Ranger over the long Fourth of July weekend. What a party that was!
The crossing of the sound was just a bit bumpy with the light southerly breeze pushing against an incoming tide. While it was bumpy, we have seen much worse!
As we enter Liberty Bay, we glide past the Poulsbo Yacht Club where we stare in awe at a sailboat with two very large Bald Eagles perched at the top of their mast! What an incredible sight!
We make our way down to the Poulsbo City Marina where we find the marina basically empty of visiting boats. Aw, the joys of winter boating! Pick whatever slip you would like. The choices are wide open!
Once Karma was secure, I give her a quick wash down and then it is off to town. We wandered the streets for an hour or so sticking our noses into a shop or two. Upon returning to Karma, we enjoyed a nice hot Kahlua and Coffee as an afternoon treat!
Tomorrow we will make an early crossing back to Stimsons as we have an afternoon flight to Denver where we will be greeted with fresh snow that has fallen while we have enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in Poulsbo.
Ah, the joys of winter boating on Puget Sound!
We departed Stimsons at 10:30 this morning with our original destination being Andrews Bay on Lake Washington. Instead of going to port at the end of the fairway, we go starboard and head for the locks. We experience a minor delay while waiting for a couple of tugs to guide a 150’ fishing boat into the large locks. Luckily for us, we are instructed to head into the small lock.
We share the lock with a larger older Chris Craft and a Catalina 25 Sailboat. The ride “down” is uneventful, as we have now done this a number of times. We exit the lock to find that the tugs and fishing boat have already exited the large lock. We make our way around the tugs and fishing boat and head out into the sound.
We point our bow at Port Madison and Agate Passage with our sights set on spending the night in Poulsbo. We have not returned to Poulsbo since our outing with John and Laurie on the Laurie Ann, Craig and Kathy on Sailish Rover, and John on Red Ranger over the long Fourth of July weekend. What a party that was!
The crossing of the sound was just a bit bumpy with the light southerly breeze pushing against an incoming tide. While it was bumpy, we have seen much worse!
As we enter Liberty Bay, we glide past the Poulsbo Yacht Club where we stare in awe at a sailboat with two very large Bald Eagles perched at the top of their mast! What an incredible sight!
We make our way down to the Poulsbo City Marina where we find the marina basically empty of visiting boats. Aw, the joys of winter boating! Pick whatever slip you would like. The choices are wide open!
Once Karma was secure, I give her a quick wash down and then it is off to town. We wandered the streets for an hour or so sticking our noses into a shop or two. Upon returning to Karma, we enjoyed a nice hot Kahlua and Coffee as an afternoon treat!
Tomorrow we will make an early crossing back to Stimsons as we have an afternoon flight to Denver where we will be greeted with fresh snow that has fallen while we have enjoyed a beautiful afternoon in Poulsbo.
Ah, the joys of winter boating on Puget Sound!