Lagoon
Cove to Forward harbor
We were apprehensive about going back to
Forward Harbor after our wonderful dog, Luda, was taken by a Mountain Lion (AKA
Cougar) back in 2012. We had previously erected a memorial signpost there and
wanted to see if it was still there. Sure enough I am pleased to say that it
was and still in good condition. Being back there brought back the memories of
that fateful day when Luda was taken. We watched other people on the beach walk
their dogs and hoped they did not suffer the same fate.
We lingered
in Forward harbor for a few days, enjoying the sunny weather before we headed
on to the Octopus Islands, another one of our favorite anchorages. When we have
been there in the past it has always been low season and we have nearly always
been the only boat there. This time it was different – we counted 30 other
boats but there is plenty of space for a hundred boats in the anchorage.
We swam
in the sea and the following day we made the 1 hour hike to Newton Lake and
swam in the beautiful clear warm freshwater. We lingered until late afternoon before
heading back to the boat. The following day we visited the “Art Shack” on one
of the small islands and left our own artistic contribution created by all of
the Crew of Sarita.
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| Swimming in Newton Lake |
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| The "Art Shack" Octopus Islands |
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| Inside the "Art Shack" The Octopus Islands |
Another
early morning departure to catch slack water through the narrows and on to
Herriot Bay to fill the water tanks and obtain some much needed provisions. We have
not bought any food since leaving Prince Rupert and we are drastically low on
many items, especially chocolate.
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| Gorge Harbor with Al Capone's yacht |
After
doing a small provision we headed out to Gorge Harbor where we hoped to meet up
with Keith, Jenny and Justin on Lady J.
We
stayed overnight in Gorge Harbor but Lady J did not turn up so we departed the
following morning and headed over to Tenedos Bay in Desolation sound. We tried
to hail Lady J on the way and another boater told they were still in Powell
River. 
We
stern tied in Tenedos Bay in 120 feet of water, Jude and Maddie doing an
excellent job in tying ashore without embarrassment. The water here is
reportedly very warm so it was without delay that we decided to find out and
boy was it great! The water was nearly 80 degrees so even Jude came in for a
swim.  |
| Stern tied in Tenedos Bay |
I decided
to take the dinghy for a run and was approached by what I thought was a mad
boater in his Boston Whaler. He was coming right for me. Quick turn to port –
he followed – turn to starboard – he followed. Damn! What is he doing?? Then
the egg was on my face as it turned out to be Keith, Jenny, Justin and Justin’s
brother Geoffrey from Lady J.
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| Maddie taking Geoffrey for ride |
We
stopped off for a night in Pender Harbor, where we all had enormous ice creams
and I mean enormous. It was pretty mad in Pender being the height of the summer
season. We decided not to anchor in Garden bay and opted for more swing room
outside. I sleep better that way.
The
long trip to Vancouver was uneventful but a beautiful sunny and warm day but
little wind which was from behind so we motored all the way. We had expected a
very busy harbor in Vancouver being the busiest weekend of the year and it sure
was. We did however manage to find a spot to anchor in False creek, albeit in
the main channel, but nobody moved us on.
Vancouver
is the final destination for the girls who have now completed the full length
of the Inside Passage from Juneau. It’s been wonderful to have them aboard and
they added much to our adventures. Thanks. They now have a few days with some
family in Vancouver before they depart for Mexico and their great South
American adventures.
We
stayed a few days in Vancouver visiting the Maritime Museum and of course the
delights of Granville Market and walking around the wonderful city.
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