Pacific Grace Trip 5 2008

Yesterday we took advantage of a break in the weather and made our way down the coast to Hesquiat Harbour and anchored off of Cougar Annie´s garden. It was a delight to make our approach to the Anchorage in the dark at 2230hrs and hear a good friend come on the radio and ask "Pacific Grace, is that you?". Peter our friend at Cougar Annie´s is like many who spend years on the coast, they do not miss much. Today we were all ashore at 1000hrs and enjoyed a delightful tour of the Garden and a swim in the lake. Parents and families should Google Cougar Annie and read about this remarkable woman who carved out a life here in the woods during the early 1900´s. After lunch with a lovely NW wind blowing we set sail and made our way to Hot Springs Cove. The wind was such that it allowed us to sail right up to the dock with topsails and all. Many eyes were on the Grace as she silently glided through the narrow entrance past the springs and into the harbour. Our efforts were rewarded with a quiet walk through the forest to lounge in the hot pools before bed. Tough, I know, but someone really does have to do it. All are doing very well and are thrilled with the past few days events.
Tony