Digby Island anchorage. The pilot books say it looks better than it is. They're right! It is a lovely spot but somewhat rolly.

We endured a terrible night where the current swept us into the channel and we rocked and rolled as the swell came in from the north east. By 5.30am the grey light of dawn loomed and I was out of bed and the anchor was weighed and we were on our way within half an hour. There was a building marked with "Keswick Island Store" as well as an airstrip and a boat ramp. It seems to be a well founded community on this island.

Once out of the channel we set the course into 15 knot easterly winds and were able to set the headsail to give us a little speed and some stability. For a while the boat worked hard against the metre waves but after about five hours the waves seemed to settle a little.

As we neared Digby Island we furled the headsail and reset the course to enter the anchorage. We dropped the anchor around 2.30pm and Louise said she saw at least five turtles swimming in our immediate area. We hadn't eaten much all day so Louise had a bowl of cereal and I had some cheese and biscuits. Once we had recuperated a little we raised the anchor again and moved across the very small bay to a more protected area.

We dropped the dinghy after a cup of tea and more to eat and went ashore for an hour or so. Back on board we had showers and were surprised to get some limited TV reception.

Reheated meals for dinner tonight and an early night. It has been a long day, motoring for nine hours and we are both tired.