New ferry schedule starts this weekend; Oyster Run in Anacortes

The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs on Sept. 22 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend.

The fall sailing schedule begins on Sunday, Sept. 22.  It can be viewed here.

The Annual Oyster Run motorcycle rally occurs on Sept. 22 in Anacortes. Motorists can expect large volumes of motorcycles and loading delays throughout the weekend. In Anacortes, motorcyclists must stay in the vehicle queue until through the tollbooth. In Friday Harbor, motorcyclists may bypass the queue. On Orcas, the first 20 motorcycles will be loaded on both 8:50 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. sailings if in line 60 minutes in advance. Others will be loaded on a first-come, first-served basis. From Lopez, 10 motorcycles will be loaded on both the 7:30 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. sailings, if in line 60 minutes in advance. Others will be loaded on a first-come, first-served basis.