With the recent summer-like spring weather, I was thrilled to finally have an opportunity to get away from the dock for a few days. Between work obligations and boat projects, I simply haven’t had the time to get out when the weather has cooperated. Unlike years in the past, when I’ve done a considerable amount of winter cruising, this time around I haven’t been out since September.
I recently completed installation of new electronics, including a Raymarine C97 chart plotter, Raymarine Quantum Radar, and Si-Tex Class B AIS Transceiver. The radar sits atop a PYI Seaview radar mount on the hardtop. In addition, I had the boat in the yard for bottom paint, a new thru-hull transducer, and a buff and wax of the hull.
With projects done, new toys to play with and learn how to operate, and a few days off, I grasped the opportunity and left Anacortes with a late afternoon start Sunday. I had a wonderful run to Fossil Bay on Sucia, arriving just before sunset.
There were several boats in the bay, but plenty of room at the dock and several vacant buoys. I chose a buoy and enjoyed the quiet night. Continue reading “Early May Getaway (VIDEO)”
