Protection Island Mooring Field
About
A mooring field near Protection Island in the Strait of Juan de Fuca providing a strategic stop for cruisers transiting northern waters. The protected anchorage offers good holding with minimal development and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. Minimal facilities make this ideal for self-sufficient cruisers. Excellent access to northern Sound and gateway to Canadian waters.
Specifications & Services
Fuel & Services
Fuel Not available 
Pump-out Not available 
Haul-out Not available Amenities
Events Near Port Townsend
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Race to Alaska 2026 (R2AK)
Jun 2, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026 · Port Townsend Boat Haven
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Seventy48 — Human-Powered Race 2026
Jun 5, 2026 – Jun 7, 2026 · Tacoma Narrowboat Club (start)
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Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
Sep 11, 2026 – Sep 13, 2026 · Point Hudson Marina & Port Townsend waterfront
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Education hub →Seamanship · 13 min read
Docking and Mooring in Tidal Waters
Master docking techniques and mooring strategies for Pacific Northwest's challenging tidal environments.
Navigation · 20 min read
Tides and Currents in the Pacific Northwest
Seymour Narrows runs at sixteen knots. Cattle Pass produces standing waves. Active Pass schedules itself around BC Ferries. PNW navigation is governed by tides and currents — this is how to read them.
Seamanship · 14 min read
Anchoring in Pacific Northwest Waters
Twelve-foot tides, four-knot current in the passes, kelp on every shoreline, and a wind that can shift through three quadrants while you sleep. PNW anchoring is its own discipline.