Photos by Tag: sailing
Sails on the water
White sails on the water drew my attention. Plenty to see on Fidalgo Bay Wednesday night, with Mt. Baker in full display too.
Race night on Fidalgo Bay
It is always a worthwhile adventure to drive to Cap Sante for a view of Wednesday night sailboat races on Fidalgo Bay. Thanks to the Anacortes Yacht Club.
Motoring Deception Pass
A sailboat motors past Deception Island, just south and west of the Fidalgo Island shoreline.
Sails on blue
Sailors participating in Wednesday night races prepare for a turn on Fidalgo Bay.
Sailboats on Fidalgo Bay
Sailing crews from Anacortes Yacht Club enjoy time on the water. Wednesday, May 27 on Fidalgo Bay.
Sailing Fidalgo Bay: 2012
On a beautiful May day in 2012 I drove to Cap Sante to take photographs of a sailboat race below on Fidalgo Bay. Among competitors were the “Emoyeni” of Whidbey Island and “Pangaea” of Anacortes.
Busy intersection
Saturday morning was beautiful, even if the sun didn’t fully cooperate. A number of sailboat owners took the opportunity to enjoy some time on the water. This photograph was taken from Cap Sante, near the “intersection” of Fidalgo Bay and the Guemes Channel.
Sunday sail
It was exciting Sunday morning to discover this boat coming into Anacortes under sail. More often than not, sailboats motor in and out of Cap Sante Marina. Makes one wish one was a boat owner…
Sailing away on a winter’s day
While most of us climbed back in the saddle of our chosen trade or profession, this Anacortes sailor took advantage of beautiful Monday morning weather to head for the San Juans. I took this photograph from Cap Sante.
Heavy traffic
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 tankers. Many people own their boats, but local charter businesses are busy, too. This photograph, […]
Smooth sailing
Those aboard the “Radio Flyer” picked a great afternoon for a sail, slipping through the water on Saturday afternoon as an envious photographer watched from the rocky beach below Cap Sante.