Saturday 8/11/2012 - Stuart Island, WA to Garrison Bay, WA
We left Stuart Island the next day headed for Roche Harbor to check in to U.S. customs. Roche Harbor is a busy place with lots of boats zipping all over the place. We found the customs dock behind the moored boats and crab pots. The check-in did not take long. We fueled up at a the fuel dock, which was in a tight location, especially difficult to maneuver in with the strong winds. After staying in such beautiful, quiet anchorages during our trip, we knew that we did not want to stay overnight in Roche Harbor. A couple that we met in Victoria recommended Garrison Bay, just south of Roche Harbor, we decided to check it out. To get inside the bay, you have to go through a narrow and shallow pass called Mosquito Pass. It's known as the one of the most troublesome areas in the San Juans for charter boats. We managed to get inside the bay and found a nice spot to anchor and spend the night. The deepest spot was 20 feet. It was a beautiful day and that evening the skies were clear - perfect for star gazing. Our new Sport-a-Seat chairs are perfect for that.
