2012 Trip 2 - Pacific Grace

Yesterday proceeded as planned, departing Grace Harbour we picked up a fresh northerly breeze and had lovely sail through Desolation Sound. The mountains played hide and seek between the veils of cloud before finally settling into a hot clear day. The breeze departed early afternoon and we settled into Tenedos Bay. the 'bay' is realy a small cleft in a sheer rock face where tenacious arbutus cling to the stony walls that surrounded us. A nice row brought us to Unwin Lake and her incredibly warm fresh waters. Everyone had a wonderful time diving and swimming to happy exhaustion. Back aboard it was time for dinner and an opportunity to enjoy the tranquility of the surrounding shore. Small wavelets lapped and echoed off the cliffs and stars slowly climbed from the hiding places to blanket the night sky.
Today dawned warm and clear and passage was made to Teakerne Arm through the still waters of the sound. Lessons are well under way as trainees learn about various aspects of seamanship. We settled in to a pristine anchorage in the arm just after lunch, with the roaring falls that cascade from Cassel Lake seen just off the stern. It is wonderfully hot and sunny and this afternoon will be spent enjoying the aquatic adventures that the lake and waterfall have to offer. The Pacific Swift will be joining us shortly and we will spend the evening enjoying each others company, playing games and singing. All are well.