— from Washington State Ferries —

Monday, November 26, 1:13 p.m.
Bad weather makes for slow ferries
M/V Elwha is running an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule due to inclement weather in the area. This delay impacts the 1:35 pm sailing from Lopez to Anacortes. Updates will be provided as conditions change. Please view Vessel Watch for actual departure and estimated arrival times:
https://www.wsdot.com/ferries/vesselwatch/default.aspx

Saturday, November 24, 8:51 p.m.
Elwha 30 minutes behind schedule
M/V Elwha is running an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule due to a medical transport departing Orcas. This delay impacts the 8:55 pm sailing from Anacortes to Shaw and Orcas and the 10:05 pm Orcas to Anacortes return. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

Wednesday, November 21, 8:38 p.m.
Boats now running even later
The M/V Elwah is delayed an estimated 40 minutes due to an earlier vessel re-positioning. M/V Samish is delayed an estimated 50 minutes behind schedule, the delay is due to loading/offloading delays caused by heavy vehicle traffic. This delays the Anacortes 8:55 departure to Shaw and Orcas and the Friday Harbor 7:45 to Lopez and Anacortes.

Wednesday, November 21, 5:10 p.m.
Boats are running late
The M/V Hyak is delayed an estimated 15 minutes behind schedule. M/V Samish is delayed an estimated 30 minutes behind schedule. The delays are due to loading/offloading delays caused by heavy vehicle traffic.

Wednesday, November 21, 4:49 p.m.
Some more about that lack of potable water
Potable water is temporarily unavailable on the M/V Hyak. The galley is only selling packaged food and beverages until further notice and drinking fountains cannot be used. Restrooms will remain open.

Wednesday, November 21, 4:25 p.m.
No potable water on the Hyak
Potable water is temporarily unavailable on the M/V Hyak. The galley is closed until further notice and drinking fountains cannot be used. Restrooms will remain open.

Wednesday, November 21, 4:07 p.m.
Elwha replaces Chelan
The M/V Elwha will replace the M/V Chelan as the the #1 vessel position for the Anacortes/San Juan Island’s route. This vessel re-positioning has delayed the 3:40 pm sailing out of Anacortes an estimated 25 minutes.

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