Pacific NW

Expeditions

This morning “Modulus” and I went for a row in the foggy cove. We were in a state of waiting as we needed the conditions to be just right for our ocean crossing of 45 miles. The Canadian forecast had been for SE gales of 40-50 knots all day, but I caught a revised 1030 hours forecast and the conditions were just perfect. We quickly threw everything into action and prepared for the sea. Christoph and Lee took turns on the helm as I excitedly pulled my charts, plotted our course, considered our bail-out options, and monitored weather conditions and reports. Soon “Silent Partner” was feeling a low, 3 meter southwesterly swell under her bow, and the fog began to burn off as we entered the Queen Charlotte Sound. Ultimately, it was a routine and uneventful crossing, which was just fine by me. I was thankful for our window and that it came so early, without a long wait at Walker Island Cove (though it would have been a fine place to be stuck for a few days). I guess you could say that every place we’ve been would be a great place to spend a week or more. Each anchorage has such a different feel and mood to it. Tonight we are at Fury Cove, which looks out onto the ocean, and it is made up of several islands with high, white beaches. The beaches turned out to be made up of millions of crushed clam shells. Christoph and Lee spotted a mink on the beach. Today ended up being another clear, good- weather day, and warm in the afternoon. I am relieved that we have put the crossing behind us, and am feeling the lure of the North coast!