As usual, it was an early morning start, with Rusty at the helm and Kim still happily fast asleep. Crossing the Strait was sunny with a little chop, not many other boats around.
Port Townsend to Montague Harbour
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Northbound – Seattle to Port Townsend
Saturday afternoon. Labor Day weekend. Many boats waiting at the locks to head out to the Sound. The large lock gates swing open. The lockmaster calls for the larger boats first so they can tie up to the wall. All the small boats immediately head in to the lock and block the way ….
After navigating the locks, we are on our way north. A fantastic day for boating.
Following the larger group of boats out of the locks and into the sound.
Keeping Stuff Organized
I don’t know about your boat, but we have collected a drawer full of manuals and documentation for the various electronics and gizmos on Archimedes. While we occasionally reference one from time to time, they mostly just take up space. Our solution is an iPad and an app called Good Reader ($4.99).
Sausage Rolls!
I have no factual data regarding the popularity of sausage rolls in British Columbia. All I can say is that we see them in every grocery store we visit. A brief google search shows they appear to be popular in Britain. Perhaps that’s the link. What I can say is that they are tasty. Not haute cuisine by any means, but easy to make and eat on a boat.
Yum!
Another working weekend
Wouldn’t you know it? THE nicest weather of the year and Seafair weekend to boot. Where are we? Lounging on the deck in the sun with a big hat and a drinks with little umbrellas? Nope. How about squeezed into the flybridge combing re-wiring all the electronics. Yup.
Davits and Dinghy Mods
Archimedes came to us with a 12 foot inflatable and an 8 horse outboard. Not bad, but the little motor won’t get the boat up on plane very well. It would get there … barely, but not with two people on board.
I feel the need. The need for speed. Or … at least more speed than before.
Kim. Out for a test drive on Lake Union.
Steve Guyer, from Guyer Boatworks replaced the outboard with a 20 horse Tohatsu. Electric start. Electric trim. That’s right. She’ll plane nicely now. He also added a St. Croix seat and steering. Very comfy.
Boarded!
Last Saturday evening, we were on the Sound headed back to the locks. Just outside Shilshole, I went out on deck and noticed a Coast Guard boat approaching on the port side. When I saw the blue lights, I knew their intention. Those are cool boats, by the way.
The conversation went something like this…
CG: “Good evening. When was the last time you were boarded by the Coast Guard?”
Me: “Never.”
CG: “Would you like to make this the first time?”
Me: “Sure.” (Is there another answer to that question?)