Bishop Bay to Klemtu

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Gale Warning!

Even though the  forecast was grim we  decided to see how far we could get.  If it got too bad we could always have a sleigh back to the hot springs.

In April the weather in North Coast is still feel like winter. We left Bishop Bay at 7.30 a.m. while tide low and suddenly engine had decreased from 6 k to 3 k. Something had gone wrong and Stephen’s face turn very concerned. We head back to Bishop Bay to check what is wrong. After docked the boat up at the dock Stephen checked propeller and we found old rope and kelp had wrapped around the Blades. It was fabric so he cleared it off with a big smile.  All is well, so we leave Bishop Bay a second time in 2 hours.

We next leave Bishop Bay at 08.15 a.m.

We intended to head to Klumtu today. Two hours later the weather had been windy with gale warning and rain. Plus more waves that doesn’t high but will make it difficult for long distance motoring to Klemtu. At 10.35 a.m. We then decided to changed direction to go back to Hartley Bay and starting using head sail with 6 k.

Then again the wind stopped. We change to go back to Klemtu channel. 3-4 k until we reach to Fraser Butedale Lake at 13.30 p.m.

Passed Nomel Lake at 14.30 p.m. with 6 k

Passing Green Inlet with 6-7 k at 16.40 p.m.

Around 20.00 p.m. we arrived at Klemtu

Another long day.

Using propane and candles tonight to keep warm inside cabin.

Fresh snow just above Bishop Bay

Will it be wrapped tight, I really do not want to go swimming today?

What a lovely sight. Relief.

Better on the dock than wrapped around the prop

Off again

Luksana has a new understanding of keeping watch.

Sky often threatened but thankfully never delivered

Very Cheerful Thai Admiral!

I still get the good jobs Locker diving for fuel cans

Refueling underway. Better done now than if it does get rough.

Ya sunshade needed to be up!

Having fun?

Modest offering for the Captains table

Not sure why cereal when its 4c

Not terrible but the forecast had dire warnings so we had concerns as we pushed down into the weather

Wild wonderful country

Very crowded waterways

Miles of wet cold openness

Sarah Point at last. Klemtu now insight only 3 miles to go

Klemtu Ferry terminal ahead. Just as it was getting dark. We attended the Potlach opening of the Ferry Terminal a couple of years ago. Luksana has a post on the event.

Home Sweet home. Who cares what is happening outside when we are tied to a dock:-)