all the way to Garrison Bay. Our niece Kirsten joined us. We opted for Thatcher Pass/Crane Island and north past Roche Harbor. Got into Garrison Bay about 3:00 and dropped the hook in 10' of water... a fairly shallow bay. We came to join in the festivities for the English Camp Sesquitennial (150 Yr. Anniversary) of the Camp. There were lots of 're-enactors' in period costumes and encampments. Kirsten was one of them... along with her mom, Anne, who arrived via ferry with her car.
An hour after we arrived, our friends Seth Siegal, Mary Doherty and Zoe (their dog) arrived in their boat Akari and rafted up with us. The bay was really getting full and we were wondering where the Lady Washington and the Hawaiian Chieftan were going to anchor. They were due to come in late that night with drafts of 11' and 5' respectively. They actually arrived next morning about 8:00 and were greeted with cannon fire salutes from the coming to which they responded in kind. 
The Lady Washington had to anchor out near the mouth of the bay due to the shallowness. The Hawaiian Chieftan was able to find a spot nearer the camp and stern tied to shore.All during the day, there were re-enactment activities
going on from black powder demonstrations (rifles and cannons) to cooking (for all the participants... and they ate well) to longboat rides out to tour the Lady Washington.We managed to work in a hike up to the top of the hill behind the Camp and enjoyed an expansive, beautiful view of the islands and the bay.
Earlier Saturday morning, I took our crab pot around the south entrance to Mosquito Channel to the next south-facing bay on Henry Island. Westscott Bay was filled with crab pots and I figured (correctly) that this other bay did not get many visitors due to its exposure. There were only three other crab pots and we enjoyed a crab feast that evening. Only mishap was one pinched finger... a small price to pay.
That evening we went into the camp to attend the 'Ball', and were greeted by a thunderstorm shortly thereafter. The light show, both sunset and lightning, were spectacular. Went back to the boat in the rain... but it was a warm rain and much needed around there.Next morning we said our goodbyes... Mary and Seth were going to try to make it back to Seattle that day... a very long trip. We pulled anchor and left about 15 minutes after them and were greeted by thick fog in Mosquito channel... had to turn on the radar all the way to Wasp Passage. We were thinking that Akari was in the thick of it all the way to Point Wilson.
Got back to Anacortes about 4:00 and Marie had dinner ready... the rest of the crab, with salad, thousand island dressing and homemade french bread. Life is good!
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