Pacific SwiftTrip 4

Motored through the night after Port Hardy around Cape Scott and anchored in Klaskino Inlet just north of the Brooks Peninsula. Exploring the area by dory and having a fresh water bath in the local stream.

We had a great sail back from Triangle Island to our anchorage in Winter Harbour. Sunday morning was spent enjoying low water at Grant Bay. A beautiful white sand beach perfect for games, swimming and exploring. From here we had an amazing sail down to the south side of the Brooks Peninsula boat speeds of 10kts racing before a 30kt north westerly wind. Glorious sailing, clear skies, spectacular coastal views. Sunday had a idyllic ending under pastel skies and calm seas in one of the most beautiful anchorages on our coast. Monday was another very full day. Lessons in the morning and then a team of 20 very keen beach coamers were dropped of at the outer end of the Brooks Peninsula for a 5 hour walk back to our picnic beach. Those who remained on board were treated to a very productive fishing trip before returning to our previuos nights anchorage. It was here that we met the Swifties for our legendary Paella beach bake. Both boats enjoyed a full day on the beach making cooking fires, sauna fires, games, swimming, and of course cooking. Paella is a spanish dish cooked in a large 40´ pan over an open fire. It contains chicken, fish, rice ,wine, vegetables. All these slow simmer for a delightful dish that was complimented with foccacia bread, cheese scons, and two salad choices. This meal fed 80 people. A feat we can give many thanks to Stephen Duff for. We are spending a second night at this same anchorage as we have just returned to the boats. Swift also had a great sail down to the south side of Brooks Peninsula spent Sunday afternoon on another beach before joining us today at the Paella beach. Friday was spent enjoying a sauna in Klaskino Inlet. Swift was in Columbia Cove Sunday night and is with us tonight. Both of us will continue south tomorrow. All are well.

Best regards,
Pacific Swift and Pacific Grace  

Swift also sailed on Tuesday down to thier anchorage at Rugged Point(49 58n,127 14.6w) where they enjoyed a great time on the beach for the remainder of the day. From Rugged Swift made her way down the coast to Hesquiat Harbour with light following winds. A possible visit to Cougar Annies Garden and they will be here tonight at Hot Springs (49 22n,126 16w). Swift will head down south further on Friday. Swifties are well.

Foggy day travelling to Broken Islands.  At anchor in Broken Group.  Kids are fantastic.  Great visit at Hot Springs yesterday.  Planning talent show for last evening together.