Cool, cloudy and a south wind we said good bye to the lion’s mane jellyfish by our dock in Gig harbor at 0800 with a high tide. Grey sky and light chop Kestrel pointed her way north up Colvos passage on the west side of Vashon Island.
The short voyage to Port of Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula was an easy motor with the Yanmar diesel in the engine compartment turning 2500 rpm’s to make 5.5 knots. The ebbing tide gained us another knot which was not without a forethought. Running north is always interesting as the Bainbridge, Vashon and Bremerton crossing ferries rumbling along at 18 knots can cause an elevated heart rate but not this trip.
Arrived Kingston, a WA State ferry terminus, at low tide minus 2.2 at 1315 and harbor master Ray was on hand to assist with lines. I never turn down that help in docking. We enjoyed an easy afternoon and a walking visit to D Vine Bistro for a glass of wine before pasta on board. As always the marinas offer up all types of boats and salty characters as well their pets. Our own Ensign Wilson, a rescue, is a favorite draw to meet and greet.
Fair Winds to all this holiday…Gary, Ann and Wilson ⚓️
S/V Kestrel - Dana 24 