Our slip at Shilshole Marina in Seattle came with one disadvantage–we didn’t have liveaboard status. Under the marina rules, we couldn’t stay on our boat in the marina for more than fifteen days each month. Given the pandemic and all the repairs we are doing, this constraint was a bit tough to follow. We had originally thought the liveaboard waiting list would be about a year, but another discussion with marina staff uncovered the truth: there were about 300 people ahead of us on the list, and liveaboard slips were turning over at a rate of about 2-3 per year. You can do the math. After some phone calling, we discovered that this is the case for most marinas in the area. However, we got lucky and found a liveaboard slip that had become available immediately in Anacortes, so we decided to go for it.
After quick, socially distanced goodbyes to a few dockmates in Shilshole, we headed north to Saratoga Passage. The morning rain tested our old foulies (they failed) , but the sun showed up and we had a good breeze in the afternoon.
There was no reason to cut the trip short, so we spent two nights anchored in Kiket Bay, before heading through Deception Pass.
…then it’s time to head for our new marina.
After we were through Decpetion Pass, we took advantage of the Pacific breeze to sail around the north end of Burrows Island and into Skyline Marina.
7 Comments
Susan · April 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm
gorgeous new digs
Jeff · April 29, 2020 at 3:06 am
I am so happy for you both . . . and envious! What an adventure.
Nancy · May 1, 2020 at 4:48 pm
First, wishing you a beautiful HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Thank you for the post…the pictures and news really lifted my spirits. SO lovely!! Stay safe and keep the adventures (and posts) coming. Love, Nancy
Chris and Karen · May 3, 2020 at 5:59 am
Glad you guys were able to find a slip where you can stay if you want to
Checked the map and looks like there’s a small airport very close to you!
We may have to visit once the coved thing gets sorted out a bit more.
Just talked with a former coworker in the Seattle/Redmond area who is pretty sure he had Covid in early January, shortly after traveling to CES. He was really sick for more than a week, high fever, then his wife and rest of the family got it. Everybody recovered, but he said it was likely his worst ever sickness. This is all well before there was any thought or talk if the virus in the US. In retrospect, it appears he was likely one of the early cases, but hadn’t even heard of Covid19 at the time. Take care, Chris and Karen
erik.noonburg · May 5, 2020 at 11:05 pm
The airport is on the hill just above the marina. We’d love to see you when the lockdown is over.
John Lichty · May 5, 2020 at 1:30 pm
More big changes for you two! On your way up there, you sailed past my sister Jane’s place on Whidbey Island, right next to little Baby Island, where the seals hang out with their young ones. Any thoughts about rescheduling the Exumas flotilla for late in the year, after hurricane season ends?
erik.noonburg · May 5, 2020 at 11:07 pm
We’re still planning to make the flotilla happen, some time when the Bahamas opens up to visitors again.
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