Weather: Sunny and mild. Winds: SW 10-15. Waves: 1-2ft.
A short jaunt across San Juan Channel to Fisherman Bay so we motored deeming the effort to raise sails not worth it. Entry through the channel was uneventful, though tight. Thought to anchor out, but the bay is chock full of mooring buoys not allowing much swing room. Further, the winds were gusting strongly through the bay. Decided to use the dock at Island Marine Center. End tie so we did not fold.
Walked the dogs the mile into Lopez Village and grabbed some ice cream. Had my M hat on and the proprietor of the Bay Cafe asked if we had brought in the trimaran flying the M flag! Turns out his wife attended another B1G school and noticed the flag on our way in! Met quite a few people from a week long tour based out of Friday Harbor on a day trip to Lopez. Previously they had been to Orcas.
Used the good showers at IMC. Walking the dogs in the evening was interesting as there were a lot of rabbits getting the dog's attention. Purchased a Power Stove, 65,000 btu stainless steel propane burner at the IMC store. Found the same burner for $20 less at Roche the next day....
This was an OK place overall. I understand it is a zoo during the summer weekends. Don't think I'd go back there though, all the mooring buoys create a problem. What I don't understand is a private mooring buoy in public water. Can an unoccupied buoy be used?
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