Desolation Sound

I spent two nights at the north end of Pendrell Sound. Very quiet there, but great for the paddle board, and yesterday I had a fantastic prawn fest.

Today I came into Prideaux Haven, there are a few boats here, but compared to other years it is still very quiet.

Pendrell Sound:
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Prideaux Haven:
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Squirrel Cove

Yesterday it rained most of the day and I completed a few boat projects. Today the sun came out again and I took the dinghy to the Cochrane Islands early in the morning. There I hiked along a part of the Sunshine Coast Trail, which runs for 180 km along Malaspina Peninsula. Currently, the trail is only open for day hikes. I saw some bear scat, but no bears, nor did I meet any people.

In the afternoon I took the boat to Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island, a favourite anchorage. Now it is time to get dinner going, it will be an early night tonight, as I am rather tired.

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On the Sunshine Coast Trail, around km 8

Grace Harbour

I did get my oysters yesterday, very good. Today I continued north for 50 nautical miles and am now in Desolation Sound, anchored in Grace Harbour. It is nice and sunny right now, but the forecast for tomorrow calls for some rain. http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=50.052702&lon=-124.741032

Harmony Islands

I had a great time with our friends in Pender Harbour and continued on North today. On the way to the Harmony Islands I passed a pretty waterfall. This afternoon the sun came out and it warmed up quite a bit. Great for paddling. Tonight at low tide I am hoping for an oyster feast.

http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=49.863830&lon=-124.014692

Pender Harbour

I am spending a couple of days in Pender Harbour, visiting friends. Unfortunately we have lost the sunshine, but the weather is supposed to be nice again next week.

http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=49.618808&lon=-124.042038

Secret Cove

A bit further north today. I wanted to stay in the Smugglers Cove Park, but despite a big sign saying closed and no entry, the anchorage there was rather full. So I came to Secret Cove, just around the corner, where I have a finger of the bay to myself. The weather is fantastic, and after a bit of work on anti-infectives, I went for a ride with the Hobie kayak. The seals enjoyed the sun too.

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Port Graves, Gambier Island

I left Vancouver on Ancient Murrelet today, and am anchored in Port Graves now. Sheila is helping her mother and I am alone on the boat for a bit. Despite the border being closed, and thus no American boats in BC right now, the anchorage is quite busy with a dozen boats. The weather is sunny and warm.

http://map.iridium.com/m?lat=49.472027&lon=-123.359057

Stanley Park

We are well and enjoying a few sunny days in Vancouver. Some Covid 19 restrictions are being eased, but we stay at home mostly. Stanley Park is right behind us and a great place to go for walks.

Bedwell Bay again

We came back to Bedwell Bay today. The weather is sunny and warm, and from this weekend on we can have meetings of up to 6 people in BC. We plan to stay here for 2 nights and barbecue.

Bedwell Bay, Indian Arm

We took a day off from social distancing at the flat and are now social distancing on the boat in Indian Arm, about an hour boat drive away from Vancouver. The weather has been sunny and warm, so we took the kayaks for a spin.

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