Weather: Sunny and warm. Winds: Light and variable. Seas: <1ft.
We wished Steve and Janet bon voyage as they headed north!
Sailed when we could, motored when we had to, through Mosquito Pass into Roche Harbor, east through Spieden Channel, across San Juan Channel into the Wasp Islands. Wove our way to the south side of Crane Island, occasionally picking up a little wind. Seems the Harney Channel always has wind and we had a nice sail through here. Stopped off in Blind Bay searching for the 4 mooring buoys at the state park. Chart was confusing and we finally figured out the park was the little island in the bay entrance and there were only 3 buoys, all occupied.
What is the deal with 'private' buoys in public water? If no one is on it, can we use it?
With the confusion of the private buoys littering the bay and the occupied state park buoys, we moved on to Spencer Spit. Attempted to anchor on the more protected north side, but backed down too fast (later learned) and could not set the anchor. Moved to the south side via the narrow pass between the spit and Frost Island. The anchor set the first try. 10kt S winds created 1ft waves, which was a bit uncomfortable. Not the chop, but the fact this wind could push us onto the beach in a flash.
It was a good test! We kept watch and the anchor was rock solid.
Spencer Spit is a cool place with a lot of sand and we could let the dogs run as the spit naturally confines the dogs. This was a nice shakedown and all the systems worked well.
Lesson Learned: Within its limitations, have faith in the Fortress anchor (great in mud and sand, no weeds/grass)
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