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Saltchuck Drizzle Cruise
Described below are launch ramps near Blake Island Marine State Park, the gathering point for the 2016 Saltchuck Drizzle Cruise. Note: The March 2016 Saltchuck Drizzle Cruise was cancelled due to high winds and rain..
Listed ramps very in quality, cost, appropriate parking, and amenities. "Local Knowlege" in the entries below is information from TSCA Puget Sound members and friends who have recently visited the ramp. If your experience indicates that our info is out of date, or if you have additional info, please let us know. Your fellow boaters will thank you.
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790 Ogle Rd NE, Bremerton, WA 98311 |
| Managed by: |
Port of Brownsville |
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: The two ramp boat launch is very accessible for launch and recovery down to a -2 tide. We also have an all aluminum center mooring float which makes it very stable and robust with numerous cleats for securing any size boat."
Ramps are located near north end of marina
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| Parking: |
Parking is free. |
| Launch Fees: |
$5.00 launch fee which covers both launch and recovery; there is a payment kiosk at the beginning of the launch. You can also get an annual boat launch pass for $30.00 at the Port Office. |
| Local Knowledge: |
Very protected. Steep enough to launch at any tide, protected from weather/wind, good parking. |
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63540 N.E. Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 |
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| Launch Fees: |
See WA State Parks Fee schedule. |
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Discover Pass is required. $10/day or $30/year. |
| Local Knowledge: |
"A poor ramp and parking situation."
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| PORT ORCHARD WATER STREET RAMP |
| Location: |
End of Kitsap Street |
| Managed by: |
Port of Bremerton |
| Launch Ramp: |
Two-lane ramp with concrete boarding floats. |
| Parking: |
$5.00 per day (1st - 24 hours free) |
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Pomeroy Park, East Main Street, Manchester, WA |
| Managed by: |
Port of Manchester (360) 902-8844 |
| Launch Ramp: |
Elevated launch ramp. |
| Parking: |
Public parking and access to Pomeroy Park are free. |
| Launch Fees: |
$7. Payment is made at the payment kiosk directly adjacent to the ramp. Cash and credit cards are accepted, but please be advised that the machine does not make change. |
| Local Knowledge: |
Not shallow, but fairly exposed. Closest ramp to Blake Island. ---b> |
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Port of Manchester facilities include an elevated boat launch, tow vehicle parking, and picnic area. "Visitors can bask in the sun on our sandy beach, paddle to nearby Blake Island State Park." Moorage fees are charged year round for mooring at docks, floats and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available.
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| BLAKE ISLAND STATE PARK MARINA |
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Location: 47D 32' 33" N (47.5425) Longitude: 122D 28' 56.99" W (-122.4825) |
| Managed by: | Washington State Parks 360-731-8330
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| Moorage fees: |
Moorage fees are charged year-round for mooring at docks, floats, and buoys from 1 p.m. to 8 a.m. Daily and annual permits are available. For more information, call (360) 902-8844. |
| Docks: |
See third photo on this page. |
| Local Knowledge: |
For a History of Blake Island, see this website. |
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Located in Kitsap County on Puget Sound, Blake Island offers 1500-feet of moorage dock and 24 mooring buoys. Electrical service is available at the docks for a $6.00 fee. A boat pump-out is also available.
See Alert Center on k home page for fresh water status and campground availability. Check the "Additional information" section at the bottom of the same page for licenses required for fishing and shellfish harvesting and other information.
Park Contact: Ph: 360-731-8330; Group Accommodations: Ph: 888-226-7688 |
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| Location: |
713965 Crescent Valley Rd SE, Olalla, WA 98359 |
| Managed by: |
Al's Marina 253-851-4955 |
| Launch Ramp: |
See photo |
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| Parking: |
Paved parking for trailers available adjacent to ramp. |
| Local Knowledge: |
"Very protected, but tide has to be just right so as to not be dry but still be able to fit under road/bridge." |
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| Location: |
End of Randall Dr. NW, Gig Harbor, WA. |
| Managed by: |
Pierce County Public Works |
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| Parking: |
See "Local Knowledge" below. |
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| Local Knowledge: |
Nice little ramp, but nowhere near Blake Island. Shallow and in a residential neighborhood lacking trailer parking.
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Updated: 3 March 2016
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