To and through the San Juan Islands in our Ranger Tug R-29

Please note: We use this channel to share our experiences in boating, snowmobiling, motorcycle riding, etc. so we may stay connected to family and friends across many time zones. Some of our videos include our learning experiences and we share those so others may benefit. We are also always open to your wisdom. We are NOT trying to "build a channel" or an online business. When we mention products we like, we do so without compensation or sponsorship.

Emerson cruised from Everett, WA to Reid Harbor in the Stuart Island Washington State Park. May 23rd to May 25th, 2023. Some footage is from our May 15th trip to Deception Pass. Our route back took us through the heart of the San Juan Islands and “across the top” to the Swinomish Channel, which is our default way home.

00:00 - Currents & Tides
01:45 - Departing Everett
03:18 - Deception Pass
04:40 - Cattle Pass
05:04 - Friday Harbor
05:45 - Stuart Island
06:00 - Exploring Stuart Island State Park and Lighthouse
08:40 - Departure from Stuart Island
09:35 - Scouting trip to Roche Harbor
10:05 - Wasp Islands & Harney Channel
11:11 - Obstruction Pass
11:35 - Cypress and Guemes Islands
12:08 - Swinomish Channel
14:06 - Rushing home
14:27 - Back in Everett

We have been asked to share how we plan our cruises. It makes for a dry video, so we broke it up:

- Initial Route - Anchoring in 25 kts gusts with our Ranger Tug R-29
- Currents & Tides - This video
- Wind & Weather - Possible June 2023
- Buoys & Coast Guard - Possibly June 2023
- Contingency Plans - Possibly in July 2023

Music:
Candelion / Calming Rain / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Victor Lundberg / June 21 / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Sight of Wonder / Hiro / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Sight of Wonder / Japanese Garden / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Victor Lundberg / In Bloom / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com
Victor Lundberg / Down by the Creek / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com