Day 19 Transit to Seattle

July 21

Motoring: Port Angeles to Seattle

We filled our fuel tanks and departed at 10:00 am in anticipation of a afternoon flood tide giving us a speed boost most of the approximately 70-mile long trip. 

Even before we left the bay, as we passed by the USCG station, a launch came out to scope us out & then approached our stern with the intention to board. 

Awesome.

So, we participated in a Coast Guard Safety Inspection. The entire interaction was facilitated by our readiness to provide any proof they requested: life jackets, documents, flares, horns, etc. No fuss. no drama.

We got our receipt and were on our way... again.

Shortly after, we drove into very dense fog. Ugh. Not my favorite. I mean, it's not that different from sailing at night. You are just relying on instruments and auditory clues (fog horns). A 

couple hours until it thinned and lifted into a sunny day. 

It was about a 9 1/2 hour drive with favorable current. Long but interesting day. We arrived at Elliot Bay Marina at 8pm. 

And were almost immediately greeted by our Ko'Olina dock neighbors onboard MV NorseStar!!! Who are again our dock neighbors at Elliot Bay.

Such fun!