Roche Harbor. Party town

I've always preferred Friday Harbor to Roche harbor. That might have just changed.
We left Victoria for Roche at 11am. Quick jaunt over Haro Strait back to the USA. It was choppy as crap coming out of Sidney not huge waves maybe 4 footers at worst. But was close chop. The boat handles it so well you hardly even notice the swell. We did have waves hitting us beam on which is more annoying than anything as it sprays the boat and next thing you've got a salt drenched boat to clean. Pain in the ass!
Anyway. Made good time to Roche, maybe an hour and a bit. Crossed the shipping channel between a 900 foot container ship and a 1000ft + container ship. Plenty of room but opened her up to make sure we were way clear. Hit 22 knots which ain't bad going for a big 60 footer full of fuel and corona.
Roche has a reputation of being a bit of a party marina. Lots of big boats. Lots of fun. It has restaurants. Bars seafood right off he dock. And surprise surprise. The sun was shining again, hard. It was super hot. We pulled in and dock staff were waiting and tied us up. Nice to have someone donor all for you 😉 he even sorted my shore power. Left a $5 tip. Pains me when you are paying $120+ a night for a slip but he was helpful. Smile Simeon and get on with it.
Walked to the marine store. Didn't buy anything but you have to have a look innit! Let the dog swim for half an hour and then spent the day lazing around. The boat next to us was an 80 footer loaded with folks that partied all day. They were dressed up as white trash. I didn't realize that at first so when one gal jumped of the boat, clearly pregnant but with a ciggie and beer in hand I was a little shocked. Later realized it was a pillow stuffed up her shirt. Well played.
We dropped a crab pot but wasn't great. Literally 2 keepers. Still made for good dinner.

I was thinking early night. But the music from the bar was calling me so about 11 we walked over to the bar. It was going crazy. Our party friends were there dominating the place. Dressed up in fluorescent clothing and the preggers cushion was back. Funny looks from everyone else in there. Cracked me up.
We danced the night away for way to drunk and somehow ended up back on our boat drinking with someone until 3.30am.
Top night. My head hurt in the morning.
Kind of wanted to stay another night but we were booked in at Friday Harbor. So we bugged out around noon.
I like Roche it's a lot of fun.

Fishing just out side of Roche…

Awesome sunset