The cold and dry temps are now breaking into a wet and slightly more seasonal, ‘chilly’, normal temperatures. This pattern usually means a couple of days of wind, usually southerly, and rain followed by a day of calmer conditions.
I spent one night on a buoy at Blake Island State Park. The next day at noon I returned to the marina and found a space. I enjoyed a hot shower (though the person(s) cleaning the showers seem to be scared of the scrub brush or washing the shower curtain – State Park staff can do better!).
The marina at Blake is very busy and has been full every night. This is a popular place. I find it strange that the State allows seven-day stays here versus the three-day limit at all other marine parks. I don’t understand the thinking – IMO less popular parks should allow longer stays.
After the Columbus Day weekend I’ll head for Gig Harbor and wait out the forecast wind & rain storms. When there is a break I’ll pass through Tacoma Narrows into South Puget Sound.
S/V Swallow 