We motored out into Queen Charlotte Strait in almost pool-flat conditions. Going was quick and conditions were great. Nick went up the mast yet again to clean the radar scanner, and while he was up there we were visited by a dolphin. Very cool. No pictures sadly as I was on deck camera-less. My mistake.
After putting across the Strait, we finally got our first view of the Pacific Ocean proper. Pretty exciting moment for me as I’d never sailed in open water before.
Next stop Japan!
However, with open water came...*duh duh duuuuuun*...the swells.
Now in the past I have experienced some troubles with seasickness, but having had no problems thus far on this trip, I was feeling confident that I was “gaining my sea legs” so to speak. However, as it turns out, our extended stay in Port McNeill + first time on open water swells = unhappy stomach for G. Blah.
The Captain’s only been seasick once in his life. So envious.
Anyways, while the ocean was waging war on my insides, we motored along and eventually passed Cape Caution. Nick and I couldn’t resist taking cheesy photos.
We wanted to get tattoos or some kind of commemorative piercing to honor this achievement, but later thought better of it.
By this time, my seasickness had landed me in a bunk down below. We continued motoring until eventually anchoring on Penrose Island in a bay called Fury Bay. Very neat place. The calm water in the bay did wonders for my health, so Nick and I went ashore to scope the place out.
Abbey Road, eat your heart out...
We found an awesome Blair Witch-style cabin in the woods. No clue what was inside. Likely bodies.
After successfully circumnavigating a small island in the bay, we named it False Tree Cannon Island (see pictures below).
The beach we landed on was called Clam Beach. No idea why...
Back to the boat, sleep. Calvert Island the next day.
