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November 23rd 2024 - 13:34

2011 Trip 4 - Pacific Grace

tracking Pacific Grace: 9 recorded positions
Last Position:
50°20'33.00 N 128°2'52.80 W
  on August 14th 2011 @ 22:28

Ship's Log:
Most of today felt as though it was a gift sent our way. We weighed anchor at 0600hrs and headed south from Calvert. Our goal was Triangle Island off the northwest tip of Vancouver Island but the weather was not as co-operative as we hoped. Shortly after leaving Calvert we set sail to a delightful SE wind of 15kts which allowed us to make directly for Triangle. As the day progressed our wind increased which was great for sailing but not so good for a dory row around out favorite nooks and crannies of Triangle. At four in the afternoon we reluctantly let go of our destination due to weather and headed south to Winter Harbour. We had nothing to complain about though our day as a whole was memorable. Yesterday we had started the fish smoker with a round of salmon caught that day. This process takes about 12 hours so today during our great sail the fish was done and everyone enjoyed a delicious treat of freshly smoked Coho salmon. Needless to say our supply did not last long. Shortly before entering Winter Harbour  we were treated to our own private Humpback whale show. There was a lone whale lazily rolling and slapping tail and pectoral fins at the surface. With periodic dives we would all cheer when our leviathan friend would leap clear of the water with a spectacular breach, breathtaking. Last night was spent anchored up just inside of Kains Island light at the entrance to Quatsino Sound. As we watched the full moon rise above Vancouver Island  there was a comfortable feeling of satisfaction looking back over the day. All are well and daily growing stronger as a group


Observations:
Mostly clear and calm

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