2011 Trip 3 - Pacific Swift

our sail ended well yesterday as we swooped into Savary Island´s anchorage at 2045 and anchored under sail. Even the rain we experienced late in the day couldn´t dampen the high spirit´s of a full day of sailing. This morning we opted for a frolic on the sandy shores of Savary Island and dories were launched and pulled ashore with goodwill.
A remarkably even and strategic game of sticks lasted 55 minutes and had the full participation of everyone ashore. A quick rinse in the mild waters of Desolation Sound preceded a bouncy row back to the Swift for lunch time. The sun emerged from behind it´s veil and the afternoon was quite warm. Desolation Sound was in it´s full glory today, as was the Swift, under full sail we beat north surrounded by the crisp snow-capped mountains and steep wooded islands. Trainees are very knowledgeable and capable setting and furling sail alow and aloft with ease.  We are now rafted with the Grace with the waterfall of teakerne Arm visible through the transom windows. Everyone is having a great time and settled in very nicely to life aboard.