Port Townsend

Took on diesel upon arrival at the boat basin in preparation for crossing the Straits of San Juan de Fuca the next day. There is always this nervous anticipation about the crossing to Vancouver Island or the San Juan’s as the straits can pick up gale force winds or small craft advisory. So we provision and listen to NOAA weather reports on the VHF and other data including tides and currents. A safe crossing is the goal. The low front was just passing so we got a green light to go Wednesday. While in Port Townsend we walked the boat yard and picked up petrale sole for dinner. The boatyard is well known for its wooden boat repairs and aluminum boat production. If you visit Port Townsend be sure to explore the boat basin and enjoy the workmanship of the shipwrights particularly the large wooden fishing boats under repair and also stop for a pint at the dockside brewery.

Henrietta Foss getting a full restoration. Foss is a well known long time big operator of vessel assist tug and barge services in the Puget Sound and Columbia River.
Ann with Friend and petalong the way in Kingston. Beautiful chow named Annabella , a rescue.
Port Townsend SV Kestrel in the marina

And so from PT we ready for the Straits. Kestrel out⚓️

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  1. The Boat Basin work yard always has such a great collection of vessels be restored or built. Deep pockets needed. We hope that your crossing was uneventful, even enjoyable!

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