obstructions and is a great anchorage. Reed Harbor’s entrance has fewer rocks but does require a bit of an s-turn.
Day 4 – Leaving Prevost I head south toward Friday Harbor. Having been out for several days this is a good time to restock the pantry, get a shower and eat dinner out. Friday Harbor is the largest city in the islands and has the best selection of goods. There is a hardware store, a West Marine, a very nice grocery store and a liquor store; along with restaurants, art galleries and boutiques. The Whale Museum is located here and is worth a visit. Local knowledge: In the summer
Friday Harbor is very busy so, if you can, reserve a slip (must be done more than 24 hrs. ahead). If you cannot get a reservation then get there early, say around noon. The slips that are not reserved are first come, first served and check-out time is 1 PM. There can be a fair amount of current at the docks so take note before taking your final turn into the slip. The state ferries land close to the docks, so if you need to pick someone up or drop them off this is a good place to do so. If you want a quiet
deer. If you walk to the south side of the island and watch close you will most likely see them. Jones is also a great place to spend the night if you can get a spot at the dock or a buoy. It is possible to anchor a few boats in the north harbor, especially if you use a stern-tie. Local knowledge: Do not try to anchor
Low tide creates a wonderland of tide pools to explore. Sucia Island.
anchorage close to Friday Harbor, use Parks Bay directly across the San Juan Channel. The bay is a bit deep (45- 50 ft) but is well protected. Be aware there is no place to go ashore as all the adjoining land is private. If you have the time, stop at Jones
Island (about half way between Prevost and Friday Harbors) for lunch and a walk. This island is another State Park and is inhabited by small, fairly tame
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on the south side of the island. There are a couple buoys on the south side but be aware there is a rock between them and they are very exposed to southerly winds. If you leave Jones and head to Friday Harbor give the reef just outside the north harbor and the killer, unmarked rock off the southwest shore of Yellow Island plenty of clearance.
Day 5 – This is the day where I usually allow my students to pick a location to anchor for the night. I usually let them pick between Jones Island, Blind Bay and Spencer Spit. We have already talked about Jones. Blind Bay is near the Shaw Island
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