Pacific SwiftTrip 2 2008
tracking Pacific Swift: 8 recorded positions
| Last Position: 50°15'56.88 N 124°47'60.00 W on July 14th 2008 @ 21:00 |
Ship's Log:
A wonderful and busy day today for all hands. After a well deserved
sleep, the dories were launched and well equipped with sunscreen and
water we set off for Savary Island. Once a shore we staked claim to
lovely stretch of pristine sand to play some games. The crew and
trainees of the Grace joined us and we played a great game of
soccer/ultimate frisbee, pitting the port bunks against the starboard
bunks. After yet another delicious lunch back aboard we weighed anchor
to head for the heart of Desolation Sound. Shortly we found a beautiful
following breeze and set our square sails, sending several trainees
aloft to the yards for the experience of loosing the square topsl. The
views entering Desolation Sound are nothing short of spectacular,
sharply rising wooded islands, glacial peaks, valleys, eagles. Around
dinner time we had exhausted the breeze and a short trip under power
brought us to Walsh Cove at the head of Waddington Channel nestled
between East and West Redonda. One of the most spectacular anchorages
with views of mountains and glaciers, beautiful high wooded hills and
swimming pool warm ocean water. After dishes we had a great time
swimming, playing water polo, bathing and hanging out on the near by
islets. A rousing mug-up and some treats finds us once again ready to
settle into our bunks for the night.
sleep, the dories were launched and well equipped with sunscreen and
water we set off for Savary Island. Once a shore we staked claim to
lovely stretch of pristine sand to play some games. The crew and
trainees of the Grace joined us and we played a great game of
soccer/ultimate frisbee, pitting the port bunks against the starboard
bunks. After yet another delicious lunch back aboard we weighed anchor
to head for the heart of Desolation Sound. Shortly we found a beautiful
following breeze and set our square sails, sending several trainees
aloft to the yards for the experience of loosing the square topsl. The
views entering Desolation Sound are nothing short of spectacular,
sharply rising wooded islands, glacial peaks, valleys, eagles. Around
dinner time we had exhausted the breeze and a short trip under power
brought us to Walsh Cove at the head of Waddington Channel nestled
between East and West Redonda. One of the most spectacular anchorages
with views of mountains and glaciers, beautiful high wooded hills and
swimming pool warm ocean water. After dishes we had a great time
swimming, playing water polo, bathing and hanging out on the near by
islets. A rousing mug-up and some treats finds us once again ready to
settle into our bunks for the night.
Observations:
anchored, calm, overcast, 22C
Readings:
| Wind | calm |
| Pressure | 990 |
| processed: 2008-07-15 10:24:03 |
