The smell of smoke from the wildfires was extremely strong this morning, and visibility was not great.  However, the wind was dead calm.  Perfect.  We pulled the anchor and headed for Anacortes.

As we went through Thatcher Pass, a  blood red sun was just rising.

By 0830 hrs, we were anchored outside Cap Sante Marina in Anacortes, waiting for the marina office to let us know when the slip they had assigned us was vacant.  We were hoping that the boat presently in the slip would leave early, otherwise we would have to wait until noon.  Unfortunately, the people in our slip waited until the last minute to leave.  But, we were fine anchored where we were ,so the wait wasn’t all that bad.

The marina is first rate, with wide fairways and extra wide double slips.  Walking the docks was a real treat.  This place is full of gorgeous yachts, from all over, even Philadelphia.  At the head of the gangway, is a beautiful Anthony’s Seafood Restaurant, not that we were planning on eating there, due to the pandemic.