2011 Trip 2 - Pacific Swift

This morning brought a lifting in the cloud level instilling everyone with a feeling of hope for better weather to come. After some little debate it was decided to mount an expotition to new shores. Read island was selected and a course was set for Lake Bay hoping that it would deliver on it´s namesake. The sea´s have remained glassy calm and no opportunity has been presented to raise sail yet. However everyone was cheered by the first rays of sun breaking through the sullen cloud near noon. The mountains were visible up to their shoulders but above their mantles of cloud their dramatic peaks remained hidden.  Lake bay was very picturesque and remote but snug enough to require a dory crew to run a stern line ashore to hold station amongst the desperate arbutus inhabiting the cliffs. The watches put ashore in high spirits to blaze a trail to the promised lake. A vigorous tromp through the under (and over)brush resulted in triumph when the sun erupted over a tranquil and pristine lake. A leisurely swim stop was enjoyed before returning to the Swifts snug anchorage. All hands turned to well to weigh anchor, raise dories and retrieve the stern line as we shifted anchorage north to Burdwood Bay. The days second anchorage rivaled the first offering stunning views of the emergent mountains over Desolation Sound in the evening sun. It was a treat to eat dinner on deck and enjoy laughter games and music.