Crossing Notes
Launching
From the Weeks public access to Jones Island is about 8 nautical miles. This is my “home port” and I launch from this great location often. it has a nice grassy area for prep. There is a short, somewhat tricky, walk to the water. But not too bad. The parking area is day use only, but there are ample place to park in Lopez Village.
Crossing
Depending on current and weather there are options to hug the Shaw Island or ride the current up San Juan Channel. Washington State Ferries has been running more of the Inter-Island runs through Upright Channel instead of the traditional route through Wasp Passage. So the initial crossing from Lopez Island to Shaw has a higher likelihood of encountering ferries than future up in San Juan channel or Wasp Passage. Note: This trend is a bit unpredictable so be aware.
Landing
Lots of great beach to land on Jones Island and none seem to present much of a problem.
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