West End of Johnstone Strait

May 31

Sunday Night they thought they would stay put at Veer Cove during the next day to let the batteries charge. However in the morning (Mon May 31) they decided to travel after all because the current was with them.  Even with overcast skies they were going 5 knots along Johnstone Strait without using battery power. They were getting decent sunlight through the clouds, and the battery charge even increased. They saw a humpback whale!

They anchored Monday night in Growler Cove.  Happily they had no adverse currents getting there, unlike the previous night getting into Veer Bay. That evening after turning to get to the entrance, they encountered unexpected adverse currents of 5 knots. They were going 6 knots through water coming at them at 5 knots, a net forward motion of 1 knot.  Difficult and a bit tense—notice the whirlpools in the video! They are now finding it helpful to use the Navionics chart to find information on currents, which is how they chose Growler Cove.

Tomorrow (Tuesday) morning they are planning a stop at Telegraph Harbor. Alex phoned someone there and learned they can deliver ice, milk and oatmeal to the boat! And tomorrow promises some sunshine—that will be a welcome change.

Franklin Range, West end of Johnstone Strait

Route traveled on May 31.
Annotated maps prepared by Chuck Borton