Pacific Swift 2009 - Trip 5

Last night we enjoyed a high energy mug-up; thrilling games and
boisterous singing, a perfect end to a great day. We took the
opportunity as well to spend time together sharing and growing as a
group. The perfect conclusion to a great day. Today was spent mostly in
running off 60 miles on our journey south to Victoria. Starboard watch
valiantly weighed anchor early in the dissipating twilight of dawn as
tendrils of fog slowly relinquished their grasp on the cove. We passed
behind Flores Island taking advantage of the protection it offered from
the swells gathering on the outer coast. It was a beautiful change of
scenery wending and winding our way through the narrow channels of
Clayquot Sound. The last of the fog burnt of early allowing us to spend
the whole day enjoying the sunshine and clear views of the coast once we
cleared Tofino and its sandy treasures. The day passed pleasantly with
people working on various arts and crafts and enjoying each others
company. We have settled for the night at Effingham Island, providing
shelter from the persistent swell and providing refuge in which to
consume our delicious roast beef dinner in peace. Tonight we will have
service as day 7 is traditionally "boat Sunday". Everyone is doing very
well and cautiously eyeing the remaining few days.