Since I happened to be in the neighborhood (on my way to take the ferry to Friday Harbor), I thought I would spend an afternoon paddling around Guemes Island. I launched at Kiwanis Waterfront Park right off the Guemes ferry terminal and traveled clockwise.
Guemes Channel was a little rough because of a strong breeze from the southeast opposing the flood current from the west. Once I made it into Bellingham Channel though it was smooth going in the lee of the island.
After I rounded the northern tip of the island I was headed straight into the wind. I stopped to eat lunch at Young’s Park, squatting on the beach with my back to the wind and rain. I took the opportunity to put my iPod away and put on a warmer neoprene hood. A Small Craft Advisory had been issued for the day and it was starting to feel like winter again.
I think the most scenic part of Guemes is the southeastern shore. On my next visit I’ll have to spend more time exploring the smaller islands in the area.
Interesting timing. I'm going around Guemes tomorrow.
Posted by: Rodger | May 14, 2009 at 09:36 PM