Hey DH,
I don't blame you for heading north. It's as good as I've seen it in a number of years!
If you want to launch on the west side of the sound, there's Port Townsend, Midchannel bank is a kicker warm-up away from the ramp.
You may be able to launch at Pt. No Point and again, fire up the kicker,,,you're there..!
The sling at Edmonds gives you a quick run to Richmond beach and a reasonable run to Possession.
There's always Mukilteo for an easy run to Possession Bar as well!
Hope that helps and for some killer maps of these areas, grab a copy of John Martinis excellent book
Saltwater Fishing Journal Good luck!!!