Category: Puget Sound

Due to a forgetful editor, this final chapter in a three-part series about cruising Puget Sound got filed away. Now here it is, finally, with information about exploring the North Sound.

This blog, the second in our three-part series about cruising Puget Sound, covers destinations in Seattle, the inland lakes, Bainbridge Island and Port Orchard.

The South Sound is our first installment in a three-part series about the wonders of cruising Puget Sound.

Exploring the narrow channel that is Hammersley Inlet offers some unexpected twists.

One of the most attractive things about Filucy Bay in southern Puget Sound is that there is not really much to do other than enjoy the surroundings.

Cruising into downtown Tacoma is a breeze with several moorage options that bring you footsteps from the city’s core.

Cutts Island evokes memories of deserted tropical isles and summertime beach parties. This lovely little Carr Inlet islet offers all those things and more.

Eagle Harbor’s reputation for being a stress-free moorage might lose some of its polish this summer when the city dock undergoes reconstruction, reducing moorage choices and forcing cruisers to pull up dinghies on shore. But life could be more difficult.

There is no reason sailors must stop at Kingston. It has a marina, a supermarket, bakeries, bars, a public library and oodles of fast food outlets. Lots of places do. But here is found a comfort level not available everywhere.