The Crossing

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July 6 – Today we had a fantastic crossing of Queen Charlotte Sound. Contrary to what you may think, this means that there was virtually no wind and most importantly, no seas. In these waters dull is good – exciting is very often BAD!
As we motored up Fitzhugh Sound we were greeted by a dozen or more Humpback whales feeding in Fitzhugh and Kwakshua Sounds. After many photos, we headed up Kwakshua and anchored in Pruth Bay on Calvert Island. At the head of the bay is the Hakai Beach Resort who will allow you to tie your dinghy at a small wooden dock under the ramp and walk through the property to the fantastic beach on the west side of the island. The dock and path area available from 8am to 5pm – there is also a BC Parks marker and path to the North of the floats for the off hours.
As we were up very early to make the crossing, the decision is for an early dinner and tomorrow we will take the trail across the Island to the white sand beach on the West side and the open Pacific.

Cheers, Turicum