Pacific Swift Trip 4 2008

While games were underway last night, many hands were busy in the
galley preparing the fish for consumption. We filled 4 full baking trays
with cod and snapper in various marinades and made another 4 baskets of
deep fried nuggets. It was brought on deck and well received by
everybody. It was a big social event as we lay in the peaceful inlet
listening to the trickle of nearby waterfalls and contented munching.
This morning we found our selves in a calm area even as SE gales
battered the outer island. Taking advantage we scuttled down the inlet
and sent the dories ashore from a sheltered cove. From there, they
explored a seacave then rowed ashore to hike through the beautiful
temperate rainforest. Just as suddenly as you enter the forest you
emerge onto a startling white sand beach. Time was spent swimming in the
surf, playing games, beachcombing for odds and sods from distant lands
and bathing in a river. In short a great shore expedition on the west
coast. Once safely back aboard we weighed anchor to keep plugging our
way south. SE winds still prevail, but the NW should soon arrive to
speed us down the coast. All lessons are complete now and everyone is
working on polishing off their oral examinations. The group is really
starting to gel well together and keen to take on anything that comes
their way. Our game of "assasins" has entered into day 2 now as well.