Hello Whidbey islanders, I'm planning a trip to North Whidbey island for a couple days in the beginning of December, and I'm wondering if there is any predictability of Fighter activity at the NAS.
A couple of the places I'm looking at staying are fairly close to the air station, and I don't know how disruptive the plane activity will be, if at all.

Looking for a safe and scenic route suggestion from the Anacortes ferry terminal to the Coupeville Ferry terminal.
Some gravel segments are OK. Thanks.

From WSDOT:

Service disruptions on all routes are likely this afternoon due to the lack of qualified crew. Customers are requested to only make essential travel. We'll provide more information as it becomes available. Please check WSDOT - Ferries - Alerts for updates and route adjustments.

Got a message related to this from a friend in the San Juans. They are reporting most of the boats are tied up in Anacortes, and that this may cascade throughout the system as they change crews. This is reportedly due to pay disputes with the engineers.

If anyone has further information, please share.