2010 Trip 2 - Pacific Swift

The morning dawned clear and bright with the last remnants of the
night´s strong NW wind. After dishes all hands set to hoisting all fore
and aft sail to beat north into Desolation Sound. Everyone is very
engaged with sailing with a couple of trainees learning their hand with
the maintopsail. The breeze lasted till lunch, at which time we lowered
sail and motored into the sound. It is very beautiful with steep wooded
hills, snow capped peaks and picturesque islands and inlets. Capt.
Vancouver was obviously in a very different frame of mind when naming
the area. We are now snuggly anchored in Tenedos Bay, a striking holding
ground with sheer cliffs rising from the sea close beside our anchored
home. A few tenacious arbutus trees cling to the cliffsides and a large
stout cedar holds our sternline securely. We rowed ashore amongst an
armada of jellyfish who were enjoying the warm waters where fresh and
salt water mix. We hiked into Unwin Lake to enjoy it´s warm waters.
Everyone was in the water swimming, splashing and paddling logs while
dragonflys skimmed over the surface. The lake is guarded by several tall
mountains, they are covered in beautiful dense forest and glazed with a
snowy upper mantle. Much refreshed and after enjoying eachother´s
company, we made our way back to the Swift for a lesson prior to
dinner.  After dinner we plan to do some dory sailing and the usual
mug-up festivities. There is a wonderful relaxed and comfortable feel
aboard and everyone is making effort to make friendships.