Swinomish
11:55 AM, Temp 57.0° F, Dew Point 51.9° F, Barometer 29.95 in, Wind SSW 2 mph, Humidity 83%
This is the tugboat Swinomish out of La Conner, Washington, passing by Kiket Island. With a raft of logs in tow, she is heading into Similk Bay. They will spend a few hours there before traveling through Deception Pass. This is a common site in upper Skagit Bay. I believe they are waiting for a favorable tide before attempting transit through the Pass. At certain times, the currents can be risky.
The sandspit behind the tug is the Kiket Island tombolo, connecting its two parts. I am pleased to learn that Kiket just became part of Deception Pass State Park.
This is the tugboat Swinomish out of La Conner, Washington, passing by Kiket Island. With a raft of logs in tow, she is heading into Similk Bay. They will spend a few hours there before traveling through Deception Pass. This is a common site in upper Skagit Bay. I believe they are waiting for a favorable tide before attempting transit through the Pass. At certain times, the currents can be risky.
The sandspit behind the tug is the Kiket Island tombolo, connecting its two parts. I am pleased to learn that Kiket just became part of Deception Pass State Park.