Sucia Island is next door to Matia Island....literally a few minutes, even at displacement speeds. Sucia is the grand jewel of Washington State Park islands and, thanks to phenomenal support from the boating community, is extremely accessible to a large number of boaters without being overcrowded or destroyed.
We prefer Shallow Bay, since m/v Jenny G's flat bottom allows us to anchor in a few feet of water. I prefer about five feet under the transom at low tide, to minimize the risk of swinging against any large rocks. The State generally doesn't set its mooring buoys in less than 15 feet, so we are always anchored between the buoy field and shore.
Since Sucia has so many trails, we try to complete a new one each time we're there, and this trip was no exception. The Ev Henry Point trail was wonderful because all of the wildflowers were in bloom, including ones we'd never seen before. The flowers below were particularly interesting, since the rim of the flower will eventually split into two leaves. The actual orange cones must drop off after blooming, since only the leaves remain from previous seasons.
At any rate, Sucia Island is never a disappointment. If you have a boat, go to this island and stay for the weekend!
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