2010 Trip 4 - Pacific Grace

We were underway from Kyuqout at 0700hrs this morning so as to get a jump on the long run south that was planned for the day. Yesterday the forecast for today promised NW wind 20 to 30 kts so we thought we were in for quite a sail. As we cleared the channel outside Kyuqout it was clear that things had changed a bit. Shortly after leaving the fog rolled in and for the rest of the day the visibility varied  between 100 feet and 1 mile. This was accompanied by a south east wind of 10-15 kts which forced us to motor the entire day. Our reward was great though as we were bound for Hot Springs Cove a natural thermal spring 20 miles north of Tofino. By 2000hrs everyone was soaking in the 105 degree water and all our motoring, foggy blues had gone. Tomorrow is a sleep in day and boat Sunday so the pace will slow a bit. We will continue to search for wind as we make our way south. Despite all the motoring great discussions and community time was enjoyed around the wheel and in the hold.