Here we are, anchored in Pruth Bay just off Hakai Pass. One of our favorite spots on the planet! Although 25 knot winds were predicted, we opted to anchor in the middle of the bay for these sunset views, but paid a price that night.
Heron swung wildly on her anchor chain... but held fast, somehow.
Here was our path, etched on the GPS the next morning.
We made our way farther north to Shearwater, and Klemtu... the weather alternating between dramatic rain storms and clouds. In Shearwater, we laid over a night, as Gale Force Winds were predicted again. When they never materialized, we were the first to leave...
From Shearwater north, we encountered few other boats. Just the occasional fishing boat headed south from Alaska...
But, we did bump into WHALES and MORE WHALES! Perhaps the reason why the chief mate is smiling. It's indescribable, really, being surrounded by humpback breath all day...
We met this fellow right off the bow...
Such a graceful tail flip...
Like whale ballet!
Skipper Jeff in six layers... grateful for Starbucks.
And the Chief Mate... happy to be headed north again, where the wild things are.
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