The document summarizes a kayaking trip through the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington state. Over multiple days, a group kayaked between several islands, including Strawberry Island, Doe Island, James Island, and others, camping on the islands overnight. They encountered barge traffic in Rosario Strait and enjoyed sunsets, hiking, and campfires during their journey through the scenic island archipelago before concluding with a 4 mile crossing back across Rosario Strait.

1. San Juan Islands Kayaking
April 20, 2012
Photo credits: Andy Harrah, Isaac Sun, Paul Dutky

2. Orcas Is.
The light
Blakely Is.
green line
Cypress Is.
represents the
group’s actual
track across Decatur Is.
the water
Anacortes

3. Arriving at Strawberry Island

8. First Camp, Doe Island

10. Barge traffic in Rosario Strait

11. Sunset

13. Next morning - starting south toward James Island

16. Les demonstrates traditional Inuit whale-hunting skills

17. Arrival, James Island

19. Hike around south James Island

20. Eagle’s Nest

21. Resting at the highest point on James

24. Carrying dry driftwood back to
camp for the eventing bon fire.

26. Homeward Bound - 4 mile crossing of Rosario Strait