Strait of Juan de Fuca

 Timeless sails emerge from Cattle Pass to course the waters of Juan de Fuca. Favorable winds would build through the day and carry Ohana home from another excursion into Canadian waters. A walkabout. A trip to observe, take in, reflect upon the beauty of life at sea...and enjoy the news of great events to come. Sometimes life overwhelms with generosity. Be thankful. Be generous in kind.

Foulweather Bluff

Roche Harbor

All of the day's commotion at Roche Harbor gives way to the darkness of night and a peaceful stillness on the water reflects only the lights at anchor.

A Toast!

To Brooke and Louis

A toast to the engagement of Brooke and Louis. Carl and Judy Mundt shared the excitement of the news by procuring a bottle of the bubbly and raising a glass when our ships passed (in the day, as it were) at Nanaimo. More toasting when mom and family regroup in Seattle!!

Hornby Island

 Five hours after leaving April Point, the Strait of Georgia remained a "duck pond" with sun beating strong on the canvas.

Moonrise Tribune Bay

 Anchor was set as the moon rose over the hills of Vancouver Island south of Hornby Island.

Natural light

Settling in for some reading as the night fell lightly on the waters of Tribune Bay.

Redemption

Southing in Discovery Passage

As the speed over ground (SOG) indicates, Ohana is making excellent way after leaving April Point. Located below Seymour Narrows, I had the luxury of selecting the optimum time to cast off from April Point and jump onto the strong ebb. This in contrast to our previous trip when we transited the Narrows at slack and then fought a contrary current and were barely able to make 3 knots!

Moonrise

Moonrise April Point Marina

The evening sky lightened as the moon rose over the eastern horizon. It is slightly after 9pm.

Heriot Bay Inn

As it turns out, Heriot Bay Inn is accessible by bicycle from April Point. The asphalt two lane road, West Rd, winds through the rolling hills between the two sides of the island and makes for a good workout. With wide shoulders and very few blind corners this is an inviting bike route. The Inn at Heriot Bay is picturesque and conveniently located adjacent to the ferry terminal which shuttles cars and walk-ons to nearby Cortes Island. A pub with outdoor seating compliments the indoor restaurant and the menus will be sure to satisfy.  A similar arrangement with pub and restaurant conveniently situated by the terminal can be found on the April Point side of the island. Additionally, a small "town center" can be found within half mile of the west side ferry and within a mile of April Point. The center houses a Value Food grocery, Health Food grocery, Pharmacy, Health Clinic, Vancouver Regional Library, Book Store and more.