May 29 – Port Harvey

We spent a lay day on May 28 in the Octopus Islands and are moving again today.  We did an “oh-dark thirty” departure to catch the slack before the ebb at some narrows a couple of miles north.  From there it was a short run down to Johnstone Strait.

In Johnstone Strait, between the wind on our nose, the strong ebb current pushing us along, and the eddies with the current, it was a bit bouncy at times as we motored along. The cats hunkered down and silently cursed us for bringing them.

Not long after we entered Johnstone Strait, we were passed by a CruiseWest small cruise ship, the Spirit of Yorktown, on its way to Alaska.

We turned up Havannah Channel and then into Port Harvey where we are currently anchored behind Range Island. There is a surprising amount of activity here.  Barges and equipment associated with logging are stored here and a few folks have vacation homes.   In 2009, a small marine resort opened up and three power boats are tied at their docks. Besides ourselves, two sailboats are anchored out.

Tomorrow we are targeting Port McNeill.

Today’s Mileage – 53.4 miles

Cumulative Mileage – 286.4 miles

Current Position