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I'd suggest you get some charts, of course. 18440 and 18423 should do
you if you are careful.

To run from B'ham down to Seattle, you can take several routes. My
favorite is the one that is least
susceptible to wind and weather. It's slightly less scenic, but you
won't have to lay over if things get nasty in the Strait of Juan de
Fuca. For a cruise where the primary goal is to relocate a boat, the
more sheltered run makes up for an extra few miles of travel and
missing the more spectacular scenery on the "outside".

Run south from Bellingham Bay to Padilla Bay near Anacortes. Take the
Swinomish Channel south of Padilla Bay, past LaConner, and emerge in
Skagit Bay. Run between Camano and Whidbey Islands to pick up Saratoga
Passage. Follow Saratoga Passage to Possession Sound, off of Everett.
Running south from Possession Sound will bring you to Puget Sound
(proper), and continuing south will raise Seattle.


Thanks, of course I'll buy the charts. Was looking for estimated time, say
cruising at 20 knots. thanks again