Flat seas and a speckled sky greet us. We are off before 7:30 this morning. Today we are heading for Hotspring Island. It’s a beautiful cruise down De la Beche Inlet. Even the sound is calm as we cross.Many small islands (or large rocks with trees?) dot the area with higher mountains reaching up behind. Hotspring Island has a Gate Keeper program so we radio ahead to ask permission to go on land. This is the routine here and a good idea as it limit’s t...

High winds overnight brought back memories of a past sailing trip where the anchor dragged and we spent the night trying to find safety. The Anvil Cove anchor held fast and we woke to calm seas, fog and mist. Seems strange to admit it but, for me, this is kind of a relief. Wet coastal weather is what I expected here. Certainly the dry forests could use some moisture! Another threat to the ecosystem is long periods of hot sun.In the mist, near Langford Shoals, we ...