Filucy Bay, located at the southeast end of the Key Peninsula, is one of the most beautiful and protected anchorages in South Puget Sound. Much of the shoreline here is wooded. The town of Longbranch is little more than a cluster of homes. In early spring, the haunting music of loons can be heard over the still waters; when the weather is clear, Mt. Rainier fills the harbor entrance.
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Located on Liberty Bay in the northern part of Kitsap County, picturesque Poulsbo attracts visitors with its waterfront boardwalk and walkable downtown filled with shops, restaurants, bakeries and gift shops. Separated from the main body of Puget Sound by a narrow channel, Liberty Bay offers calm and protected waters, making Poulsbo a great destination any time of year.
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An excellent anchorage year-round, Blakely Harbor is a short distance from Seattle, but a trip to this beautiful bay makes you feel like you’ve gotten away from it all. The harbor is usually quiet and offers spectacular views of Elliott Bay and downtown Seattle, which glitters like a distant fairyland at night.
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Nearby destinations that might be overlooked for summer cruising can make for terrific quick winter getaways. Andrews Bay on Lake Washington, flanked by the old-growth forest and hiking trails of Seward Park, is a good spot to spend a cozy weekend aboard.
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Author and cruiser Migael Scherer takes us to Kingston, where a well-protected marina, restaurants and pubs offer a good weekend getaway for Seattle area boaters.
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Mystery Bay, on the west side of Marrowstone Island, offers quiet respite from the bustle of the holiday season. And if you’re feeling brave, there’s a Polar Bear Dip on New Year’s Day.
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Pleasant Harbor
This perfectly named cove, with its wooded shores and calm waters, is a fine place to visit when the summer crowds have thinned out. It offers ample guest moorage, a state park float and enough room for anchoring. Not only is this the most protected harbor in Hood Canal with the most marine facilities, [...]
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