Tag Archives: Lopez Island

Canoe Island – Parlez-vous Français?

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Deb Garland

Winter sailing? You betcha! Snowflakes, like feathers from heaven, fell from the sky and blanketed our sailboat anchored on the west side of Canoe Island. Imagine evergreen trees flocked in white and the island’s rocky shoreline fringed with frost. Seabirds call to … Continue reading →

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Allan Island – Two Talented Owners

Posted on October 7, 2015 by Deb Garland

Exiting Deception Pass aboard a 16-foot Safeboat, we skirted Allan Island on a day trip to circumnavigate Fidalgo Island, home of Anacortes. This small town with its several marinas is known as the “gateway” to the San Juan Islands.  Allan … Continue reading →

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Ferryboat Islands – Part 2

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Deb Garland

Lopez Island is the first island on the Washington State Ferries route into the San Juan Islands from Anacortes. It is the third largest island, looks like the letter “L” from the air, and is known as the “friendly” island. Residents … Continue reading →

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