I woke up at 5:30, listened to the weather forecast, and
then made final preparations for departure. The weather sounded good, which was
nice after several days of blustery winds. The only downside was fog, which was
fairly heavy in Walters Cove and got thicker as I left.
Visibility for much of the trip was only a few hundred
yards, but sea conditions were calm—just a low swell. As I approached Tatchu
Point, more and more targets appeared on radar, and the fog lifted a bit. Lots
of sportfishing boats, many without radar, zooming all over the place.
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| The fog lifted near Tatchu Point |
I stopped first at “the spit” on Catala Island. The
anchorage here is not well protected from swell, so it isn’t a good spot to
overnight, but the beach and caves make for interesting exploring. I had
breakfast, went ashore, and then continued on to Nuchatlitz for the night.
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| Anchored at "the spit" |
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| One of several caves on Catala Island |
As soon as I anchored in Nuchatlitz the rain started falling
in a big way. It poured all day, while I read, watched a movie, and napped.
Tough life!
A 50-foot sailboat came in a bit after 5:00, the first
cruising boat I’ve seen in about 10 days. I wonder if more people are out here
in July and August?
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| Nuchatlitz has a good beach for going ashore |
After dinner the weather finally cleared, and I paddled
around the bay. It’s a gorgeous and diverse bay, with interesting beaches on
one side and rock formations on another. A lagoon is perfect for exploring by
kayak.
23.2 nm today
625.9 nm total
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