Today after work, we took the kayaks over to Seafarers' Memorial Park in Anacortes. The town installed a new pier extending out over the water, and then a wide ramp that takes you down to the docks.
We spent our time paddling around Cap Sante Marina looking at boats. Laura suggested the blue-hulled yacht might suit her needs;-)
At the end of the small boat dock, the town installed a plastic Xinyi (www.pontoon-cubes.com) floating dock system with a ramp for launching and retrieving kayaks. The system works great. The plastic of the dock and the plastic of the kayak slide across each other very well, thus reducing friction.
One of my off-season projects was to make a pair of kayak dollies out of PVC pipe. They break down and store in the kayaks when not in use. The plans can be found at:
While paddling about in the kayaks, we spotted a Catalina 34 mkII. If we go with a sailboat the next time, the Catalina 34 is near the top of the list.
Back at Fidalgo Bay Resort with Laura and her outdoor office while she works on her blog LowCarbSisters.com.
Laura treated me to pizza on the grill after a long day of work, finished off with a great time out in the kayaks.
Another day in paradise.
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