Rounding Cape Caution
19 May 2022 | Cape Caution, BC
George Stonecliffe
Why would the Explorers name a prominent land feature, 'Cape Caution'? Would it be for the rocks just off shore? Maybe the mixed seas coming in from the Pacific Ocean and through Queen Charlotte Sound? Maybe the winds blowing across a stretch of open ocean either from the
southeast or the northwest? For us, the name was appropriate for the forest of drifting logs that were in the water, taken off the local beaches after a full moon high tide! When the sea is stirred up, it is difficult to spot drifting logs that threaten your boat's safety should you hit one.
Today we left Blunden Harbour at 0600, starting in flat calm waters and sunshine. Then soon we ran into some boisterous currents pushing us forward. As we approached Cape Caution, we were having some engine rpm problem which was compensated by a friendly wind that we took
advantage of. Finally pulling into our anchorage, called Little Fry Pan, we were alone except for two red-necked grebes and an osprey. Sue kayaked around our new neighborhood while George worked on the engine rpm problem.