At the tail end of the latest storm, we ventured up Tribune Channel deeper into the mainland where the terrain became vertical, rocky, remote, and near-to-heaven. Kwatsi Bay put on quite a show, as a product of the recent rain, with scores of waterfalls pouring off the 2000 foot escarpments, and the one in the photo not 200 yards from the boat. It is a deep bay, remote and beautiful, and Max, the proprietor of the Kwatsi Bay Marina, captivated us for two days with tales of the history of this neck of the woods. One of the highlights of the trip, to be sure. We have a brief internet connection through Max's satellite hookup, so I'll keep this short.

Over the next couple of days, we'll be off the grid in some anchorages near Simoom Sound, then pop back up over the weekend at Echo Bay with their season-opening pig roast.

Happy Summer Solstice, everyone.