Into Canadian Waters
Wednesday May 26
Alex and David left Sucia Island Wednesday morning for their first full day of travel. That was the last time they’ll set foot on land until they get to Ketchikan! They headed northwest toward Sydney on Vancouver Island where they presented themselves at Canadian customs. They passed inspection and were allowed to continue with the warning that they were not to go ashore. The official grudgingly said they could stop for ice as long as it was delivered to the boat and they did not get out.
Continuing up the east side of Vancouver island, they passed Channel Islands and Spring Island, traveling between 4 and 5 knots, even though it was overcast. At 7:30 pm they stopped for the night near Ruxton Island, anchoring in Herring Bay. The battery charge was just over 50%. A good day! Thursday is supposed to be rain all day, so they will make little if any progress.
East Wing Cove at Sucia Island— last land!
Haynes Peak on Salt Spring Island
Passing Channel Islands
View at anchor, Ruxton Island
Another view at Ruxton Island