Day 11 | Alaska Flotilla Leg 4 | Meyers Narrows Cove to Lambard Inlet

Our departure from Meyers Narrows Cove was dictated partially by the tide. The narrows have depths in the single digits, and with the tide falling we didn’t want to take any chances. We left about 6:30 a.m., with a 5 foot tide, and had at least 12 feet under the keel the whole way through. We’ve been hearing rumors that Shearwater (the next scheduled stop where we can fill our … Read more

Day 10 | Alaska Flotilla Leg 4 | Penn Harbour to Meyers Narrows Cove

We were a little concerned about the weather this morning. Environment Canada predicted 25-30 knot northwesterlies out on Hecate Strait, and we feared this wind might make things a little bumpy, particularly as we exited Surf Inlet and turned south into Laredo Channel. This corner is somewhat exposed to wind and seas that originate in Hecate Strait but wrap through CaamaƱo Sound. Worse, we’d be leaving on the ebb, which … Read more