PACIFIC NORTHWEST STATION THREE CORNERS CRUISE
SEPTEMBER 11-17, 2025
Calling all CCA members to join us for our CCA-PNW Fall 2025 Cruise in the San Juan Islands September 11th-17th prior to the Fall Meeting September 18th in Blaine Washington. The archipelago consists of hundreds of islands with many delightful, protected anchorages in an area of about 900 square miles on the border of the United States and Canada. Jumping off points, Anacortes and Bellingham, are 90 minutes north of Seattle and 90 minutes south of Vancouver B.C. The “THREE CORNERS CRUISE” is named after three lighthouses that define the NW corner of the United States border with Canada. The Corners are: Lime Kiln Point on the west side of San Juan Island (48° 30.969’N x 123° 9.144’W), Turn Point Light on the NW end of Stuart Island (48° 41.328’N x 123° 14.248’W) and Patos Island Light on the NW end of Patos Island (48° 47.359’N x 122° 58.279’W).
Our cruise will start September 11th at Sucia Island State Park which is the crown jewel of the San Juans and the Washington State marine parks. We will be gathering ashore for appies and BYOB drinks at the picnic area between Shallow Bay and the NW end of Echo Bay. Sucia island is a short run from Anacortes and Bellingham, approximately 22 kn. miles.
September12th is a lay day for exploring, we will help visitors by encouraging them to ask a local. There is a great hike to Turn Point Lighthouse from both Reid Harbor and Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island and we will offer additional options in your cruise guide.
September 13th we will gather at PNW member Peter Powell’s house in Westcott Bay on San Juan Island for our traditional Rum and Chowder afternoon, each boat will contribute enough chowder for their crew to add to the chowder pot and bring side dishes, we will provide a detailed chowder recipe.
September 14 is a lay day, we will have a speaker/tour guide for those who want to visit English Camp National Historic Park in Garrison Bay (adjacent to Westcott Bay) to talk about the Pig War in the morning. English Camp was established in 1860 to house British soldiers to oppose U.S. troops encamped at American Camp south on Griffin Bay. The dispute known as the Pig War began when an American settler killed a pig rooting in his garden belonging to the Hudson’s Bay Company. Armed conflict was averted by international negotiation with no human casualties! Westcott Bay Shellfish Company is at the head of Westcott Bay and a great destination for oysters served or bulk
. September 15th we cruise to RC Douglas Adkins’ home in West Sound on Orcas Island for a local seafood gala with main courses and sides provided.
September 16th is another self directed day to visit lovely destinations in the San Juan Islands recommended in the Cruise Guide or by a local. For members attending the Fall meeting by boat or staying at Semiahmoo Resort there will be a closing al a carte dinner at Semiahmoo, meeting attendees who did not join the cruise are welcome.
Cruise website is at: https://cruisingclub.org/event/pnw-fall-cruise-2025 and registration is at: https://cruisingclub.com/cruise/pnw3corner. Charter information is available on the cruise website. If you have any questions please contact: Stacey Wilson wwisail2@msn.com (206) 553-9941 or Joe Golberg joegolberg@icloud.com (360) 298-4655 and Doug Cole douglascole7@comcast.net (360) 961-6101 is available to coordinate transportation from Seattle or Vancouver B.C. to Bellingham or Anacortes
For Charterers:
San Juan Sailing: Ph: 360-671-4300 Contact: Danelle Carnahan
Website: https://sanjuansailing.com Location: Bellingham, WA
Northwest Explorations: Ph: 360-746-3035 Contact: Reina Martin
Website: https://www.nwexplorations.com
Locations: Bellingham, WA; Sidney, BC
Anacortes Yacht Charters: Ph: 800-233-3004 Contact: Ester, Lisa, Anna
Website: https://anacortesyachtcharters.com
Location: Anacortes, WA
About the Charter Organizations
Be sure to make your charter reservations as early as possible. At least two of the charter organizations have indicated somewhat limited boat availability due to existing cruises already scheduled for early-to-mid September 2025. Additionally, all of the charter organizations usually charter their boats with a Saturday departure and Friday return. That said, all of the organizations are willing to entertain pickup/return days other than those posted. However, two of the charter organizations will only do so on a case-by-case basis. Fleet discounts are available from at least two of the three charterorganizations provided that a threshold minimum number of boats are chartered through them.
Please contact Joe Golberg (360} 298-4655 joegolberg@icloud.com or Stacey Wilson (206) 563-9941 wwisail2@msn.com with any questions.
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