Well, the last three days have been interesting. Just before paddling through Wellbore Channel I spotted a bear on the shore. I was able to cruise in for a closer look and get some pics which I'll post soon. The rest of the day was glorious, calm seas and stunning scenery. It wouldn't last. Late in the afternoon the wind picked up and forced me to make camp early on Hardwicke Island. I had hoped to make it to Yorke Island. Anyway the wind howled all night long. I thought the tent might fold under the pressure. The marine radio had wonderful news the next morning--gail-force winds for the next two days. I could'nt move. Day and night the wind continued its assault with heavy seas. Finally this morning at 4-something when the tent stopped shaking I peered out to find calm seas and just the hint of a breeze. Up and at 'em! I rushed to pack and paddle across Johnstone Strait and backtracked a mile or two along the coast to Kelsey Bay where I remain for the moment.
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I know these posts are completely out of order but give me a break. It's been a week and I have to try to remember all that has happened.
Kokatat rules when it comes to watersports wear. I was paddling just with their Gore-Tex paddle top but in anticipation of several rapids I broke out the heavy stuff--Kokatat's Expedition Gore-Tex Dry Suit. After putting it on I felt much better about the day ahead!
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Had the sail up the other day. When winds are out of the southeast and waves in check I fly the sail! It helps to give you a break from the constant paddling.
Thanks again to the folks at Wildwasser who provided the sail and a couple of deck bags for the trip! The sail is awesome and everything in the deck bags has remained dry despite seas crashing over the deck!
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