Looking Back

October 6, 2024

Canoe Pass kayaker: 2004

This was a good day. The sun was just right when a group of kayakers in training approached Canoe Pass. I managed to get the car parked in time to catch a number of photos of the kayakers practiced moves including rolling their kayaks. Ultimately they headed off to make the turn toward Bowman Bay. […]

October 1, 2024

Gone but not forgotten

Many Anacortes residents and ferry travelers have fond memories of these two west side restaurants: Charlie’s and Billy Ray’s (once Compass Rose). Both restaurants have long since closed. Gone but not forgotten.

September 25, 2024

Oyster Run Anacortes: 2000

With Oyster Run 2024 now in the rear view mirror, I thought I’d dig into the archives for some oldies but goodies. These shots are from the Oyster Run in 2000. (Flag photo from 2006)

September 18, 2024

Anacortes Salmon Derby: 2010

What a great event, unfortunately short-lived. The Anacortes Salmon Derby, based out of Cap Sante Marina. Pictured here is 2010 first place winner Ralph Thomas, who won the $15,000 prize with a 27.48 lb. fish. Also pictured separately is derby organizer Joy Field. A labor of love!

September 17, 2024

Anacortes bowling king: 2005

Years ago, in a bowling alley close to all Anacortesans, Dave Storkson was a familiar face in this community. Storkson owned and operated San Juan Lanes and Stork’s Restaurant on Commercial Avenue. This photo was taken in 2005. Storkson ultimately sold his business and a few years later the building was demolished, to the chagrin […]

September 3, 2024

Remote control sailors: 2016

It was six years ago this month that I spent an hour photographing sailors of a different variety at Seafarers’ Memorial Park. This group sails year-round from the small boat launch.

August 28, 2024

Marine welder: September 2011

So impressive. They work outside in all weather. They work up high. They work inch by inch creating a boat from a sheet of steel. A welder, Dakota Creek Industries (DCI), September 2011.

August 27, 2024

Water gun demo: 2009

Tugboat “Protector” demonstrates firefighting capacity to an audience gathered at the Port dock in downtown Anacortes. July 2009.

August 22, 2024

Classic Cap Sante home: 2004

This house at the base of Cap Sante was demolished. Photo taken in July 2004.

August 21, 2024

‘Imagination’ art project: 1997

It was almost 30 years ago that local artist Pam Daoust led a team of students from Ken Jacot and Starkovich’s classrooms in creation of this tile and mural work in a hallway at Fidalgo School. Title of the work: “Imagination.”

August 13, 2024

Strait Arrow: 2017

Offshore support vessel “Strait Arrow” returns to Cap Sante Marina, April 2017.

July 19, 2024

Loop Road summit: 2007

One of my favorite photos from Washington Park Loop Road summit looking toward Skyline. 2007.

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