items tagged with Guemes Island
November 29, 2004
A project crane under contract by Skagit County has moved from the Guemes Ferry Landing to the ferry landing on the Fidalgo Island side of the run.
Tags: Guemes Island
November 2, 2004
Work continues at the Guemes Ferry Landing, where the Skagit County project has sometimes restricted transportation between the islands to passenger-only service. This photograph shows the county-operated ferry approaching the Guemes landing.
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July 27, 2004
This is the season when even the most reluctant boat owner finds a way to get out onto the water. The Guemes Channel is a busy byway during the summer, from small power and sailboats to excursion vessels and oil … Continue reading →
Tags: Guemes Island, sailing
May 10, 2004
I was just reading this morning about a University of Washington event that will focus on the question of whether technology and “multi-tasking” have stifled our inclination to focus and reflect. Well, thanks to the city and the community’s three … Continue reading →
Tags: Guemes Island, Kiwanis, park
March 1, 2004
A view from Oakes Avenue toward the eastern portion of Lovric’s Sea-Craft on the Guemes Channel. Guemes Island appears on the horizon.
Tags: Guemes Island, lovric's, shipyard
September 2, 2003
The classic 60-foot wooden cabin cruiser “Gallant Lady” heads from Anacortes up the Guemes Channel en route to a Summer 2003 adventure. Hints of activities to come include bicycles and a dinghy lashed on top of the vessel. The vessel … Continue reading →
Tags: cabin cruiser, Guemes Island
August 30, 2003
Stan DeVries of Guemes Island sails his kayak off the shore of Fidalgo Island near the foot of 5th Street on Cap Sante. DeVries owns a unique kayak dating back to the Vietnam War era. The vessel, sold primarily to … Continue reading →
Tags: Alaska, DeVries, Guemes Island, kayaking
July 25, 2003
Interesting activity at the Anacortes Port dock this afternoon drew several dozen onlookers as Crowley tug crews turned the state ferry Yakima around and moved it into drydock for repairs. Dakota Creek crews will work on a damaged propeller. More … Continue reading →
Tags: drydock, ferry, Guemes Island, Yakima
July 22, 2003
Dining at a waterfront restaurant offers a “dessert” with no calories. Lunch this week at Randy’s Pier 61 on the Guemes Channel provided an opportunity to enjoy a parade of boats, a view of snow-capped Mt. Baker, and even a … Continue reading →
Tags: anchor, Guemes Island, Pier, Randy's, sailboat
