After listening to the weather report this morning, we decided today would be a good day to travel. So, by 0730 hours we’re on our way to Rescue Bay, in Jackson Narrows. Sea conditions are perfect.
As we entered Reid Passage, Al yelled, “Deer in the water!” I grabbed my camera and went in search of the deer. I spotted him just about 100 yards ahead of us, and almost to the other side of the passage. I told Al to slow down, as I tried to get the deer in focus. By now, he was very near to shore. I had time for just one shot, and he was gone.
As you can see, he was a buck “in velvet”, his antlers brand new. Judging from the look on his face, I think he was a bit surprised to see us too.
When we got to Perceval Narrows, the seas coming in from Queen Charlotte Sound were huge, and where the huge seas met the outflowing tide, a real caldron was formed. Luckily, we only had a short distance to go before we were once again in protected waters as we entered Mathieson Channel.
When we got to Rescue Bay, Al suggested we keep on going since traveling conditions were so good. We’d be to Bottleneck by supper time.
Bottleneck was completely empty when we arrived. So nice. We anchored at the head of the inlet and started cracking crab for our dinner. And what a delicious dinner it was. Life is good.
Summer Cruise Aboard "Jubilacion" 2017 