Burrows and Allan Islands Paddle
It was another of those typical days in Seattle; about 85 degrees and nary a cloud in the sky… We had 9 NSSKA club members turn out for this 10ish mile paddle around Burrows and Allen Islands. The weather was perfect if not a little on the warm side. We first made our way to the lighthouse on Burrows for lunch and a walk-a-bout. Then we headed south to Allen Island for a bit more rock exploring. On the south end of Allen Island we decided to take a detour out to Williamson Rocks to see the seals and the Marine Sanctuary sign. After a brief stop on the beach of our old buddy Paul’s island we made our way back to Burrows Island with a stop at the State Marine Park and WWTA camp site. I was a bit surprised to see no one camping there. At the put in that morning we saw off a group from WAKE who were off to James Island and vicinity for the weekend. A fog set in on the channel after they were well on their way. Along our way we saw dolphins, seals, eagles, one otter, cormorants, gull