Captain BrewSea's Blog Log - Justavacation: Day 13

Day 13 – 1 July 2009
(we finally have internet after 3 days)

Departure – Gorge Harbour
Destination – Octopus Islands

State of The Sea – 1 Foot Chop
Wind – NW 5

Weather – Sunny and Bright not a cloud in the sky! HOT

Captain / Admiral’s report:

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

The winds have subsided a bit on the southern coast. And so there is a window of opportunity for Pat and Claudine to make the run north to rendezvous with us.

The rendezvous was to be in Octopus Islands. And so, we made the 30 minute run back north.

The area here is so well protected from the winds and the scenery is beautiful. The area is pretty good for fishing as well.

After a leisurely Canada Day morning we were off on our short 30 minute cruise back up to the Octopus Islands. The cruise was as expected... another spectacular run.

The water was mostly flat, the sun was hot, the winds were light and of course the scenery is breathtaking.

As we arrived at the entrance to the Octopus Islands, we were hailed by “Bootlegger”. It was Pat and Claudine. They were right behind us! Talk about coincidence. They had left Sechelt at 0530 this morning and just happened to arrive via Hole in the Wall at exactly the same time as we arrived.... Ahhh, serendipity at its finest.

After setting anchor and rafting up, we spent the afternoon getting acquainted again. Good times, good people and good vistas.

Then it was time for the aqua ballet. We took to the “tender to’s” and set off for a little choreographed exploration.

Pat & Claudine provided an awesome salmon supper tonight, complete with Pat’s own smoked salmon appetizers. Well done guys!

After the lighting of the ‘Pink Flamingos”...it was time to turn in from another “ ho hum day in Paradise”