We've been in Sitka for the past few days doing some provisioning, sightseeing, and meeting really nice people. We took the outside passage via Cross Sound, which was amazingly beautiful (see our photos). We're leaving in a day or so to continue our southward trek.
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06/24/2011, Sitka, AK
We're in Sitka, AK now after spending several amazing days in Elfin Cove. Two whales greeted us on our way into the dock. One was slamming his tale up and down multiple times (see our photos). On the docks, we met a wonderful couple, Greg and Debbie, with whom we shared some great food and stories. Also, we all went out fishing for a day and Celeste caught her first fish ever (a King Salmon), then her second fish ever (Coho), third (Ling Cod), fourth (Halibut), fifth (Yellow Eye), at which point her arm gave out as well as her license limit. Paul, Greg, and Debbie caught Kings and Halibut and a Black Bass. Paul also caught several Dolly Vardons from the dock. A special thanks to Charlie and Jackie of Cove Cat for the best fishing trip ever.
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We finally have internet access for a few hours here at the Glacier Bay Lodge, so I've uploaded a lot of photos. Tomorrow, we're going kayaking around some of the islands here that don't allow motorized boats, then we're off again -- heading south this time to Sitka and onward.
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We arrived in Glacier Bay yesterday and today we're anchored in N Sandy Cove. It's a beautiful sunny day; 94 degrees in our cockpit. We're surrounded by snowcapped mountains, trees so green they don't look real, and the sound of small waterfalls streaming into the waters around us. Took a dinghy ride this morning, caught some fish, and saw our first black bear (from very far away).
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05/17/2011, Ketchikan, AK
We're finally in Alaska! After leaving Port McNeill, we anchored for the night in God's Pocket where we caught our second fish to date. Actually, it was more like a small guppy that got caught in our intake. Our cat Star was the only taker.
The next day we crossed Queen Charlotte Sound via the direct route around Pine and Egg islands, then cruised up Fitz Hugh Sound and Fisher Channel to Lama Passage where we anchored in Fancy Cove; a lovely anchorage with a babbling stream.
The next night we anchored in Khutze Inlet, then transited Grenville Channel and anchored in Kelp Passage Anchorage on Lewis Island. The next morning, we cruised to Prince Rupert where we fueled up, then anchored off Carolina Island in Venn Passage to wait out the weather. We got a decent window today (it was cold and rainy, but the swells were low and the winds light), so we crossed Dixon into Ketchikan.
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We were graciously given a tour of Port McNeill by a new friend. This photo was taken from a hilltop that overlooks the Broughtons at around 9pm PDT. Thanks Barry!
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