Tuesday, September 3 Skyline Marina to Friday Harbor 1 ½ hours 17 miles

Fred ran Emerald Star at 2200 rpm (13 knots) to try and knock off some of the “grass” that has grown on the bottom since we left. We had planned to anchor out by Brown Island, which is fortunate because the place is hopping. We thought things would be quiet after Labor Day but I guess it is a 4 day work-week so folks are still out. We saw a fellow walking a Cavalier King Charles and he recognized Merlin. We had to wedge ourselves into the dinghy dock. That is unusual. We walked the dock over to breakwater D. The people who own the ruby Cavalier came out and we had a lovely conversation. We also saw “Duchess”. This is a 50' boat that was docked on the next finger at Marina Village in Alameda when we were there. We looked at her stern for years.  What a surprise. They keep Duchess up here now too. I was still up reading (Fred had gone to bed) when the salon filled with light and the most horrible booming started. Merlin & I both hate thunderstorms! The heavens opened up with pouring rain and we were so glad we were warm and dry where we are.