Weather: Sunny and mild: Fog. Winds: Light and variable. Seas: Flat.
Going to Victoria, BC on this trip. Delayed departure due to fog.
Usual route to Friday Harbor; Thatcher Pass to Upright Channel across San Juan Channel into FH. Mostly motor though did pick up a little wind in Upright Channel. Did not raise the main, only used the genoa.
Had a polite conversation with Washington State Ferry Elwha regarding rules of the road, which I feel Elwha failed to observe during a right to left crossing (Strider on the right), trying to get out of their presumed way in the center of the channel. Instead, Elwha hardened their turn to hug the shoreline, forcing a path between Strider and the shore. Crew aboard cited a notice to mariners regarding a security zone for passenger vessels. The crux I got from the conversation is Elwha does not feel any responsibility for maintaining their own security zone and can therefore, violate the rules of the road.
Visited Saritas while there and enjoyed cottage pie for dinner1 Much to their delight, delivered some pears and kiwi from the garden!
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