2012 Trip 1 - Pacific Grace

After listening to the waterfall all night it was time to go enjoy its refreshing spray. Each watch took turns being thoroughly scrubbed beneath the sheets of descending water. It was very invigorating and everyone felt thoroughly refreshed and clean. We departed Teakerne and shaped a course south for Tribune Bay. The skies were clearing to the south and we could glimpse the largest patches of blue sky we'd seen all trip. Passing south of Desolation Sound the sun broke strong and clear washing the deck in warmth while people scrambled to find long lost bottles of sunscreen. Around supper time a small pod of transient orcas were spotted and they frolicked joyfully nearby while sails were shaken out before a small but promising northerly breeze. We are gently gliding down the strait now and expect to make anchorage around sunset, depending on the wind. The group is bonding very well and trainees effortlessly  mingle and enjoy each others company.