Fall Cruise 2010: Puget Sound

8th to 13th September, Anacortes to Poulsbo, Washington:

We were going to leave the dock at 0600 but it was dark so we left at 0645hrs for our first time out of the new dock!

Now our routine is to raise our mast upon leaving the marina. This was our first time attempting this with the wind blowing and current flowing! Things went well but this is definitely a two person job while tied to an open outside slip.

Kozad's mast in folded position!
We were just 9" too tall to fit under cover,
Jan said "can't we just go in at low tide!"


We had great weather with cloudy skies!

The Light House at Guemes Channel
Notice the boarded up windows, this is an automated LH

The plan was to cruise to Port Ludlow as the half way point on our way to Poulsbo; which is a very nice waterfront Norwegian themed town. The tides, currents and winds were in our favour and we decided to continue to Poulsblo; we averaged 6.6kts and had a 10 hour day travelling 66 miles.

At the entrance to Puget Sound the USCG had stationed a Cutter and enforcement RIB; checking south bound boaters? We were not boarded and continued along our way!

USCG RIB following a Nordhavn Trawler


Clipper Catamaran Ferry from Victoria to Seattle


Kozad on the docks at Poulsbo Very few boats were out cruising


Jack & Nora on MV Elizabeth 1954 Mathews 42' wood cruiser from Seattle


Craig showing off his "Kozad" apron and towels; presents from Garry & Joanne!

We were in Poublso for one night and then our good friends Richard and Gwen on MV Northstar (W40); and then Dave on MV Liberty Bell (W30) and his friend Wayne on SV One Thousand Tango joined us the next day!

MV Northstar arriving at Poulsbo


MV Liberty Call


SV One Thousand Tango


Richard Enjoying Margarita Time
A Willard Rendezvous Tradition!


Gathering on Northstar
Jan, Gwen & Wayne


Richard, Craig & Doug
Showing off our newly purchased oil lamps


Richard & Craig
Portland Pudgy Cruising



An old abandoned sail boat at Poulsbo docks


Portland Pudgy on Kozad's Davits!

Sluys' Bakery
Jan's Favorite Pastry Shop
We only went here every morning while in Poulsbo


Hot Shots Java
Great coffee and you can even bring your Sluys' delights here!

Front Street Gallery
This is an Artists Co-op; we bought a beautiful piece of work here


Jan enjoying life in Poulsbo!
We stayed 5 nights here we liked it so much!