2010 Trip 3 - Pacific Swift

We awoke again to overcast skies that showed some promise of
lifting, however they persisted through the day like a thin gray veil
drawn across the sky. We had one final set of rapids to clear and we
passed through them mid-morning. The scenery is beautiful, narrow
channels give way to open valleys and glacial peaks with the evergreen
trees completely covering the shoreline. We set full sail this morning
and beat our way up the narrow channels. Everyone did an excellent job
again working the ship, especially as we were tacking ship every 10 to
15 minutes. It was an enjoyable way to spend the day interspersed with
the final lessons. All hands are applying themselves very well to
getting the most out of the trip, whether with studies, ship work,
friendships or other areas of importance. There was a fine moment today
where a group of trainees were presented with all the variables of trip
planning and decided the course and programme for the day´s destination.
There is  a great feeling of everyone aboard working together for common
good. We are anchored now in Blenkinsop Bay, it is another scenic
anchorage looking on to Johnstone Strait and still more distant and
mighty peaks. We are alone in our anchorage for the first time this
trip, it is nice to feel that we are pulling away from the business of
the southern cruising grounds.