Taking The Ferry To Whidbey Island, WA
- Thread starter bigdaddo
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I've taken the Coupeville-Pt Townsend in my GT along with a CGT and we were fine(10-25-20 4:40PM). We got on at about a +7 and off about +6. If tide is +5 or more I'd think you'd be fine on any of them. Unless you're lowered, then??? I think they do have boards to help with lowered cars, just let them know when you're in line.
2112
Blue/white 06'
fjpikul
GT Owner
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
It should not be a problem...I've taken it many times. Extreme low tide on Mukilteo side can be tricky. The ferry to Whidbey from Port Townsend shuts down on low tide days, just in case you were taking it. As 2112 said you can get on the Island from the north end with no ferry to concern yourself with. Adds another 100+ miles to the trip.
extrap
GT Owner
As a Florida boy who's never been to WA state, curious as to the attraction(s) on Whidbey Island ...
I see a car show Aug 13.
I see a car show Aug 13.
Deception Pass, Jets on Pedestals at Whidbey Naval Station, Ebby Landing(old military base), wind, Excellent SCUBA diving at Keystone Jetty(Coupeville Ferry) and Deception Pass, Ferry ride, Big cat rescue, wineries.
PeteK
GT Owner
+1 on Naval Air Station Whidbey. As a former Navy pilot, I spent a few days there (passing through). I don’t know if it’s still open for non-military visitors. Check the web site.
PeteK
GT Owner
Also, I took a motorcycle trip up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park a couple weeks ago. On the return trip, my son and I took the bikes on the ferry from Bainbridge Island to downtown Seattle. We had this view from the ferry of a thundercloud above Seattle. Actually, that was about 20 miles east of Seattle, but the “appearance” over Seattle is dramatic.
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HighHP
GT Owner
There has been an unusually large amount of moisture in the air over the Northwest these past two months.
fjpikul
GT Owner
PeteK
GT Owner
Ta-dum!
We in southern and eastern WA wouldn’t mind that either. Jeff might take exception.
We in southern and eastern WA wouldn’t mind that either. Jeff might take exception.
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2112
Blue/white 06'
Having lived in Washington for 56 years, I can say that Seattle was once a magnificent city. Even during the Boeing bust years of the 70's.
The turning point seemed to be the WTO riots, but I think the culture of the voters has just dramatically changed with it becoming a high-tech center. It's problems are the type that get voted in.
Still physically beautiful if you stay out of certain neighborhoods.
The turning point seemed to be the WTO riots, but I think the culture of the voters has just dramatically changed with it becoming a high-tech center. It's problems are the type that get voted in.
Still physically beautiful if you stay out of certain neighborhoods.
fjpikul
GT Owner
PL510*Jeff
Well-known member
True. We've had .10" of rain this year so far. And just like last year temp's are 5 to 10 degrees above normal. Actually looking forward to going north in a few weeks. Green grass, green trees and 30* cooler .