We stopped at Charleston Harbor in Coos Bay following our departure from Humboldt Bay. About 170 nautical miles, taking us about 30 hours. Getting some rest and waiting for a weather window, we caught a bus into the town of Coos Bay and visited the art museum. They had an interesting maritime display.

The photo of the old fishing boat is representative of the fine old fishing boats moored in Charleston.

We decided to depart Coos Bay at about 2345 on Thursday, August 23 and are currently 96 nm out, 77 nm to the outer approaches to the Columbia River bar. Should be there about 0930 on Saturday morning.