Topic: Ferries
Parking Lot Repaving
Written on April 12, 2019 at 2:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Anacortes Terminal Parking Lot A will be closed for about one month starting Saturday, April 13. Construction crews will repave the parking lot during the closure. The work is anticipated to be completed by mid-May. Lot A is directly adjacent to the passenger terminal and vehicles will not have access to the 15 min. Continue Reading
Upcoming FAC Meetings
Written on April 4, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars! WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting nine upcoming community meetings! Come learn about the future of ferries, proposed changes to fares, and local projects on your route. Kingston: Monday, April 29, 6 p.m., Kingston Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston Coupeville: Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m., Island Continue Reading
Ferry spring schedule starts Sunday
Written on March 29, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t get caught by surprise! Peruse the new schedule online, and see these new changes to our area sailings: Anacortes/San Juan Islands will have four vessels in service, similar to the fall schedule Anacortes/Sidney, BC will have one daily roundtrip via Friday Harbor Two-boat service resumes for Port Townsend/Coupeville on Sunday, May 12
WSF Haiku Contest Winner!
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Washington State Ferries… The cover of the Washington State Ferries’ Summer 2019 Sailing Schedule will feature a haiku written by Friday Harbor’s own Siri Lindstrum. Out of nearly 200 entries in the #WSFHaiku Twitter contest, Siri’s poem received the most “likes” of the three finalists on the @wsferries page. Here’s the Continue Reading
Sealth to Replace Yakima
Written on March 28, 2019 at 3:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning Friday, March 29, there will be reduced vehicle capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route when the 90-car Sealth begins service as vessel #2, replacing the 144-car Yakima. Effective today, the Yakima replaces the 144-car Hyak, moving from position #2 position #3, beginning with the Anacortes 2:10 pm to Friday Harbor. The Sealth carries Continue Reading
Letter from OPALCO
Written on January 12, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST Don’t delay protection of the Salish Sea The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why lose decades in our efforts to protect the Salish Sea – and all of the species who depend Continue Reading
WSF Public Meeting
Written on January 4, 2019 at 6:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee shares this announcement of a Washington State Ferries Public Meeting, Wednesday January 9th in Friday Harbor… Please join us for a public meeting with the Washington State Ferries Executive Team at 4pm Wednesday, January 9th at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. WSF will first present a 30-minute Continue Reading
Holiday Ferry Schedules
Written on December 23, 2018 at 10:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy holidays from Washington State Ferries! The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route will follow the regular weekday schedule on Tuesday, December 25 and January 1, with the exception of interisland vessel #4, which will operate on the holiday schedule. The interisland Friday Harbor 2:20 pm and Lopez 3:50 PM will not sail; the Friday Harbor 2:15 Continue Reading
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
On the Ferry
Written on September 6, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From photographer John Miller, “Caught this young fellow (Eric) practicing on the ferry the other day.”
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this Continue Reading
Hello Suquamish!
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is excited to announce that we officially took delivery of our fourth 144-car ferry, Suquamish, late yesterday, July 26, from shipbuilder Vigor. Following outfitting, sea trials and crew training, the new Olympic Class ferry is scheduled to begin carrying passenger this fall. Suquamish will operate on the Mukilteo/Clinton route in the summer and will serve as Continue Reading
For the love of our ferries…
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Weekly Ferry Update… Please spread the word that crab pots need to be weighted properly and/or dropped well away from ferry lanes. The Salish – which is on the Coupeville route – has ended up with multiple lines tangled up in it this week (including on Tuesday when pots Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some news from WSF about why the Yakima has been running late recently… The M/V Yakima has been unable to keep its schedule since sustaining propeller damage on April 22, despite WSF’s efforts to repair the propeller blade. Because there is currently no standby vessel available to substitute for the Yakima, WSF has decided Continue Reading
Public Outreach Continues for WSF Long Range Plan
Written on May 9, 2018 at 7:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
In last week’s weekly update from WSF, there was this note from Amy Scarton, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division. Note that if you missed their event at Brickworks, you can still see the plan and give feedback at the links below… There’s still time to share your input for the future of Washington State Ferries. This Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading
Parking Lot Repaving
Written on April 12, 2019 at 2:40 pm, by Tim Dustrude
The Anacortes Terminal Parking Lot A will be closed for about one month starting Saturday, April 13. Construction crews will repave the parking lot during the closure. The work is anticipated to be completed by mid-May. Lot A is directly adjacent to the passenger terminal and vehicles will not have access to the 15 min. Continue Reading
Upcoming FAC Meetings
Written on April 4, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Mark your calendars! WSF and local Ferry Advisory Committees are hosting nine upcoming community meetings! Come learn about the future of ferries, proposed changes to fares, and local projects on your route. Kingston: Monday, April 29, 6 p.m., Kingston Village Green Community Center, 26159 Dulay Road NE, Kingston Coupeville: Wednesday, May 1, 6 p.m., Island Continue Reading
Ferry spring schedule starts Sunday
Written on March 29, 2019 at 5:46 am, by Tim Dustrude
Don’t get caught by surprise! Peruse the new schedule online, and see these new changes to our area sailings: Anacortes/San Juan Islands will have four vessels in service, similar to the fall schedule Anacortes/Sidney, BC will have one daily roundtrip via Friday Harbor Two-boat service resumes for Port Townsend/Coupeville on Sunday, May 12
WSF Haiku Contest Winner!
Written on March 28, 2019 at 5:29 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s a note from Washington State Ferries… The cover of the Washington State Ferries’ Summer 2019 Sailing Schedule will feature a haiku written by Friday Harbor’s own Siri Lindstrum. Out of nearly 200 entries in the #WSFHaiku Twitter contest, Siri’s poem received the most “likes” of the three finalists on the @wsferries page. Here’s the Continue Reading
Sealth to Replace Yakima
Written on March 28, 2019 at 3:11 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Beginning Friday, March 29, there will be reduced vehicle capacity on the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route when the 90-car Sealth begins service as vessel #2, replacing the 144-car Yakima. Effective today, the Yakima replaces the 144-car Hyak, moving from position #2 position #3, beginning with the Anacortes 2:10 pm to Friday Harbor. The Sealth carries Continue Reading
Letter from OPALCO
Written on January 12, 2019 at 5:53 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF: Electrify the San Juan Islands Ferry Routes FIRST Don’t delay protection of the Salish Sea The current WS Ferries Long range plan for deploying electric ferries puts the San Juan routes last on the list. Why lose decades in our efforts to protect the Salish Sea – and all of the species who depend Continue Reading
WSF Public Meeting
Written on January 4, 2019 at 6:54 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Jim Corenman, Chair, San Juan County Ferry Advisory Committee shares this announcement of a Washington State Ferries Public Meeting, Wednesday January 9th in Friday Harbor… Please join us for a public meeting with the Washington State Ferries Executive Team at 4pm Wednesday, January 9th at Brickworks in Friday Harbor. WSF will first present a 30-minute Continue Reading
Holiday Ferry Schedules
Written on December 23, 2018 at 10:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Happy holidays from Washington State Ferries! The Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney route will follow the regular weekday schedule on Tuesday, December 25 and January 1, with the exception of interisland vessel #4, which will operate on the holiday schedule. The interisland Friday Harbor 2:20 pm and Lopez 3:50 PM will not sail; the Friday Harbor 2:15 Continue Reading
Ferries on Storm Routes
Written on December 20, 2018 at 12:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
This alert just came in from WSF… Wind storm throws wrench in early holiday sailing schedule The ongoing wind storm has already had several impacts on sailing schedules across the region today. And more changes could be on the way. Therefore, passengers will need to plan ahead and potentially alter their travel plans accordingly depending Continue Reading
Governor’s Electric Ferries Proposal
Written on December 17, 2018 at 5:48 am, by Tim Dustrude
This just in from WSF… Governor Jay Inslee unveiled his “Clean Transportation” (PDF) proposal last week and it includes investments in electric-hybrid state ferries. This announcement gives us a peek into state investments in the 2019-2021 biennium and many of them focus on fighting climate change and reducing greenhouse-gas emissions. The governor has budgeted $64.3 Continue Reading
Temporary WSF Schedule Change
Written on October 19, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s the official word from Washington State Ferries about service disruption coming up next week… Reduced service on Anacortes/San Juan Islands route Oct. 22 to Nov. 4 With seven of our ferries in need of attention, we made the difficult decision late last week to temporarily downsize our Anacortes/San Juan Islands/Sidney, British Columbia route from Continue Reading
Ferry Advisory Committee Seeks Input on Long Range Plan
Written on September 25, 2018 at 6:01 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
Washington State Ferries recently released the draft for their Long Range Plan looking out the next two decades to 2040. This has been a long time in the making, including meetings over the last year and public outreach by WSF this spring. The draft plan is now open for comment, and the final draft will Continue Reading
FHHS band members to participate in UW Band Day
Written on September 22, 2018 at 1:26 pm, by Peggy Sue McRae
We hear from Jill Urbach… “FHHS band members are on their way to participate in UW Band Day today. They’ll get to play on the field during half time tonight. Anna Faris was on our Ferry and was gracious enough to take a picture with all of us.”
On the Ferry
Written on September 6, 2018 at 6:10 am, by Peggy Sue McRae
From photographer John Miller, “Caught this young fellow (Eric) practicing on the ferry the other day.”
More Ferry Woes
Written on August 23, 2018 at 9:11 am, by Tim Dustrude
This came in yesterday from Washington State Ferries… On August 22, the M/V Hyak was removed from service for urgent motor repairs. The M/V Chelan will replace the Hyak on domestic San Juan Islands routes beginning on August 23 through August 29. Please see below for information on cancelled sailings and added/modified sailings during this Continue Reading
Hello Suquamish!
Written on July 28, 2018 at 9:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
WSF is excited to announce that we officially took delivery of our fourth 144-car ferry, Suquamish, late yesterday, July 26, from shipbuilder Vigor. Following outfitting, sea trials and crew training, the new Olympic Class ferry is scheduled to begin carrying passenger this fall. Suquamish will operate on the Mukilteo/Clinton route in the summer and will serve as Continue Reading
For the love of our ferries…
Written on July 21, 2018 at 5:45 am, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s an excerpt from this week’s Weekly Ferry Update… Please spread the word that crab pots need to be weighted properly and/or dropped well away from ferry lanes. The Salish – which is on the Coupeville route – has ended up with multiple lines tangled up in it this week (including on Tuesday when pots Continue Reading
Got Something to Share with WSF?
Written on May 31, 2018 at 5:44 am, by Tim Dustrude
Dear San Juan Update, In a three days, the Washington State Transportation Commission (WSTC) will be sending you and 30,000 other members of the Voice of Washington State (VOWS) a link to a short survey on your use and views of the Washington State Ferry System (WSF). We welcome your help in getting people involved. Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on May 15, 2018 at 2:46 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Here’s some news from WSF about why the Yakima has been running late recently… The M/V Yakima has been unable to keep its schedule since sustaining propeller damage on April 22, despite WSF’s efforts to repair the propeller blade. Because there is currently no standby vessel available to substitute for the Yakima, WSF has decided Continue Reading
Public Outreach Continues for WSF Long Range Plan
Written on May 9, 2018 at 7:29 am, by Tim Dustrude
In last week’s weekly update from WSF, there was this note from Amy Scarton, Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division. Note that if you missed their event at Brickworks, you can still see the plan and give feedback at the links below… There’s still time to share your input for the future of Washington State Ferries. This Continue Reading
Ferry Plan Open Houses
Written on April 28, 2018 at 5:54 am, by Tim Dustrude
Come Share Your Ideas at WA State Ferries Local Open Houses May 2 Washington State Ferries will be holding open house events next Wednesday May 2 in Friday Harbor, and on some interisland ferry runs, to gather input for the 2040 Ferries Long Range Plan. This effort has been underway for the last year or Continue Reading
Yakima Service Update
Written on April 27, 2018 at 10:33 am, by Tim Dustrude
So what was up with the Yakima this week? Here’s a recap from Amy Scarton Assistant Secretary, WSDOT/Ferries Division at WSF Headquarters… Thanks to the quick work of our crews, the Anacortes/San Juan Islands route is back on its regular schedule following an unfortunate meeting between the Yakima and a submerged object on Sunday. One Continue Reading