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Boating in the San Juan Islands | Around Shaw Island

With a few days (in a row) of spring weather and a few days off from work, I decided to seize the opportunity to get away.  I didn’t really feel like going very far, and even though I’ve spent a lot of time cruising the San Juans, there are quite a few places I’ve motored past on the way to other destinations.

So I came up with a “plan”.  I’d take a ride around Shaw Island…  and take three days to do it.

Shaw Island is a rural island community in the San Juan Islands with a population of 165.  The total land area is 7.7 square miles, and aside from a seasonal grocery store, the island has no commercial amenities.

In my latest video, I visit three popular anchorages on Shaw Island in the most pleasant spring weather to visit some familiar spots and a few new to me.  Thanks for watching!

 

9 Replies to “Boating in the San Juan Islands | Around Shaw Island”

  1. Steve – I’ve really enjoyed your videos. We keep a boat at Dagmar’s in Everett and are planning to do a lot of cruising this Summer. We’re looking to the Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound. Your videos are very informative and fun to watch – you’re a natural! Perhaps we’ll pass each other on the water sometime. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to more videos!

    Best Regards,

    Victor Ross
    MV River Dance

  3. Steve,

    I’ve watched a few of your videos, INCREDIBLE STUFF!

    Your experience is invaluable, especially since we will be departing Portland , OR this morning on our first venture via our vessel to the San Juans.

    We will be gone for (6) months, so needless to say, quite an adventure awaits.

    We’d really love to meet up with you at some point on our journey.

    Please follow us on our website at: http://www.truecompanionyacht.com

    You can click on a link under “Our Location” and you can track our journey via SPOT

    Regards,
    Jody Hedin

  4. Thanks Jody! I’m happy you have found my videos useful. Sounds you’re going to have quite and adventure, and hopefully we’ll cross paths. I’ll be sure to check out your website! Happy cruising!

  5. Hey Steve,
    Just watched your video for the first time. I love the fact that you’ve sought out the quieter places to go and that you include all the info. I also love the respect you show for the people/critters who live where you visit.
    This is my fourth season on my Cal 2 34 and the one when I learn to singlehand her. I’m looking for places exactly like this to go and all your information makes planning a trip easy.
    I’ll definitely keep following you on your website and watching your videos. Thanks for putting it out there and doing it in a way that’s about boating, beauty and respectful exploring. It’s really refreshing to find this on your tube.
    I’ll see you out there,
    Faith

  6. Hello Faith! Thank you so much for your kind comments. I’m glad you’ve found my content and find it useful. My goal is to inspire and entertain, while hopefully sharing some helpful information. Happy cruising!

  7. Steve,
    We are making decisions on where to cruise based on your great videos.
    Thanks,
    Doc
    SV CAT SHOT II

  8. Thanks! Love all your videos….you have convinced us to buy a power boat to cruise in the PNW. We have a sailboat in Baja too. Keep up the good work. You are awesome!

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