The
San Juan Islands are great! Too bad you only have one week. I've been on Orcas Island for ten years and still discover new places. With one week, major re-provisioning shouldn't be an issue. Here is my recommendation:
Day 1
Anacortes to Fossil Bay or Echo Bay on Sucia Island
(some
dock space in Fossil Bay, quite a few
mooring balls in Fossil Bay and fixed
rope ties (I don't remember what they're called) in Echo Bay. Lots of
anchoring room in Echo Bay.
Day 2
Enjoy hiking and crabbing at Sucia.
Day 3
Sucia to Reid Harbor on Stuart Island.
Mooring balls, a few spaces of
dock attached to shore, some detached docks and lots of
anchoring space. If you are up to a several hour hike, walk out to the west end lighthouse. It is a beautiful setting and the trail is not difficult.
Day 4
Reid Harbor to Roche Harbor
This is only a couple miles so allows more time on Stuart. Nice shops, good restaurants and a surprisingly well stocked small grocery store. You can stay at the marina or
anchor out. July 4th has fireworks and there are hundreds of boats anchored. . .it's large!
Day 5
Roche Harbor to Rosario Resort
Rosario Resort offers a bit of
history and luxury. If you stay at the marina, you have use of all resort amenities which include three swimming pools, a jacuzzi, sauna and showers.
Day 6 - Part 1
Rosario Resort to the visitor dock in Eastsound
Anchor or take up one of the mooring balls, then
dinghy to the dock. Spend several hours walking around the quaint village, having lunch and
shopping. There's a large supermarket, though with only one day to go, it's not much help.
Day 6 - Part 2
Eastsound dock to Spencer Spit on Lopez Island
Mooring balls and anchoring here. A nice walk on the beach.
Day 7
Lopez back to Anacortes
Do use a tide and
current guide in planning your transits. If you have extra days, spend more time at Sucia or Stuart.
Good luck and enjoy!