Weather: Sunny and warm. Winds: Variable, 0-10 kts. Seas: Flat
Departed around with the ebb and with no real destination, just headed north, just took it easy and thought we'd find some place towards the end of the day. Sailed off and on with the main and screacher as the wind allowed, else, motor.
Made it to Blake Island around noon. There were mooring buoys available, but it was too early to stop. So, we pressed on. Winds dictated we head towards the Rich Passage and Poulsbo became the obvious destination. Saw a couple dive boats off the south end of Bainbridge Island apparently harvesting shellfish. We then sailed between the salmon pens off the SE corner of Bainbridge.
Winds were fickle through here but we were able to sail through most of the pass. Making the right hand turn at Point White, the winds became consistent and we had a nice broad reach making 7kts northbound to Keyport. Motored past Keyport. Once in Liberty Bay, southwest winds picked up and we sailed to the marina.
Once in the marina, there were plenty of slips. Not wanting to fold, we searched a couple minutes looking a double wide open slip. Thought we found one and set up for a port side tie. Unfortunately, upon closer inspection, the slip was too narrow. So, backed out and moved to another section where the slips were wide enough. Pulled in and let the wind kiss us against the dock, holding us secure.
The marina was closed for the day...an hour early! However, there were quiet a few people on the dock and we were able to get the bathroom codes. There was also a USCG cutter on maneuvers from Bangor tied to the end of the dock. The crew was pleasant to talk to and they offered a tour...which was politely declined - I'd spent enough time on naval vessels.
A pleasant evening!
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