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State ferry Samish to the rescue
Great job to the crew of the Washngton State Ferry Samish, who assisted in the rescue of six people and two dogs last weekend by Thatcher Pass. According to WSF, “Gale force winds had sent a wave over the bow of the distressed vessel, smashing the windshield, filling the cabin with water, and making the […]
Ferry in winter light
Washington State ferry Issaquah arrives back in Anacortes after an island run.
Yakima returned to service
After a few weeks of maintenance and repair work at Dakota Creek Industries, the state ferry “Yakima” was returned to service Monday, October 30. This ferry serves on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands run. (Photo: Yakima in foreground, Chelan on right)
Iconic fall photo
State ferry “Kitsap” turns into Ship Harbor in Anacortes, colorful deciduous leaves accenting the lower frame of this fall portrait.
Chelan returned to service
Washington State Ferries (WSF) spokesman Justin Fujioka reports that ferry “Chelan” repairs are complete and the vessel returned to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route last Friday. The Chelan was at an Eagle Harbor Maintenance Facility before moving back to Anacortes last Thursday. WSF is still weeks, if not months, away from completing an […]
In and out
State ferry Kaleetan and a sister boat pass each other in the Guemes Channel, one on the way to the San Juans and the other on a return trip to Anacortes. State ferries are a beautiful element of the “scenery” here in this neck of the woods.
Yakima at DCI for scheduled maintenance
The state ferry “Yakima” is currently in drydock at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) in Anacortes for scheduled maintenance. According to Washington State Ferries (WSF) it is estimated to return to service on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route in mid-October.
Busy weekend for state ferries
Don’t be surprised to see higher traffic/pedestrian volume in Anacortes for Labor Day Weekend. State ferry customers should plan ahead for what is anticipated to be one of the busiest travel weekends in the last few years, according to Washington State Ferries (WSF). About 400,000 people are expected to travel throughout the ferry system between […]
Moving out of the fog
You can feel it in the air, and see it on the water. Fall is on its way. State ferry Samish coming into Anacortes Thursday morning.
Inter-island ferry service restored
Wednesday, August 23 update from WSF: “For the morning of Wednesday, August 23, the #4 inter-island vessel will be in service to start the day. Updates will occur as more information becomes available.” (See WSF website.) Bad news Monday from Washington State Ferries (WSF): “San Juan Islands Interisland Route Remains Out of Service. The San […]
Ferry Yakima at Anacortes dock
State ferry Yakima comes into view on a stroll along the Ship Harbor boardwalk. West side of Anacortes.
No Sidney ferry ‘unacceptable’
On February 28 State Sen. Liz Lovelett, Rep. Alex Ramel, and Rep. Debra Lekanoff of the 40th Legislative District released the following statement: “Today, the Washington State Ferry Service announced that due to vessel capacity limitations, they are unlikely to resume the Anacortes to Sidney, B.C. service until 2030. “To say we are extremely disappointed […]