Preparing to catch the outgoing tide from the Oakland Bay Marina.
Preparing to catch the outgoing tide from the Oakland Bay Marina.
Logs line the banks near the Oakland Bay Marina.
Houses line the shores of Hammersly Inlet for the first few miles.
Houses line the shores of Hammersly Inlet for the first few miles.
After several miles, the houses become more sparse.
Jellyfish are a common sight throughout Hammersly Inlet.
Jellyfish are a common sight throughout Hammersly Inlet.
A curious harbor seal swims in the inlet before diving under the water.
A cormorant flies across the water.
Hammersly Inlet.
Boaters paddle near Hope Island, a popular stopping spot to wait for tides to change for the return trip.
A kayaker takes a break at Hope Island before catching the flood tide back through Hammersly Inlet.