The clouds are hanging low as Chris pulls anchor and we head out of our overnight cove on Wellbore Channel just outside Whirlpool Rapids. While cruising on quiet seas we listen to a medley of Santana classics, breakfast on steamy Belgian Waffles and French pressed coffee. (Life is tough at sea)
We are getting an early start in anticipation of a fairly long travel day. If winds and currents cooperate our goal is to make our way to Port McNeill, a small town on Vancouver Island, around dinner time. There is good anchorage a short dinghy ride from town and once at the dinghy dock it is a short walk to a well stocked grocery store, bank, Laundromat, post office, marine supply, several restaurants and usually an open WiFi ! We might even pick up a TV station or two. Along the way I download a copy of the New York Times to my Kindle and catch up on major news events of the past week. Chris mans the helm and keeps a look out for Orcas. Johnstone Strait is a feeding area for Orcas and we saw several pods in the area last summer. Max takes a nap.
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