Pacific Grace Trip 3 2008

After a wonderful game of soccer and swimming at Savary Island we pushed
further North to Desolation Sound and the solitude of Eveleigh
Anchorage.This morning brought rain and a perfect opportunity for chartwork
lessons in the comfort of the hold and aft cabin. After lunch we weighed
anchor, set sail in a light NW breeze, and began the task of beating our way
north to Teakerene Arm. As the breeze began to fill in we found that we had
excellent conditions for training all hands in the use of our Fisherman
Stays´l. To ensure that this sail sets free of the rigging between the Main
and Fore masts it is a requirement that it be dropped to the deck just prior
to putting the ship about and then reset on the new tack after switching
over the halyards and sheet. The trainees proved themselves equal to the
task and demonstrated excellent teamwork as they executed the process
repeatedly as we beat our way up Lewis Channel. The passage was made all the
more enjoyable as we sailed in company with the Pacific Swift and at one
point launched our inflatable in order to take photos of the two ships
sailing together. Once off Cassel lake falls we furled sail, dropped anchor
and prepared for the Pacific Swift to tie alongside. We were then treated to
the surfacing of a Humpback whale - the offical welcoming party to Teakerene
Arm. Stay tuned for more...