Queen Charlotte Strait

   June 1, 2021

David and Alex started out from Growler Cove in fog and overcast skies, headed to Telegraph Cove for ice and a few provisions. By the time they arrived mid-morning, skies had cleared nicely. They traveled slowly, about 3 knots, allowing the batteries to charge as they went. This will be the last taste of civilization for an unknowable time, as they then headed north into Queen Charlotte Strait. They had good views of Silverthrone Glacier.

David writes:
“As of June 1 we have one week of cruising down; now into the unknowns of Queen Charlotte Strait and beyond. Before the start I knew to use current sunshine and go with the tidal currents. Now I really know it. I’ve also learned that the tidal currents in passages, straits and around islands are not knowable, you’ve got to go with the best guess and adjust. Yes, navigation apps help a lot, but then there’s the details.
Today we are going north, headed for the north shore of the strait. Sometime we will be headed northwest in a relatively straight line to Alaska.”

They anchored for the night in Lewis Bay, on the north side of Queen Charlotte Strait. “heavyish wind, in nice harbor.” They report seeing 3 pods of dolphins.

Alex has configured the satellite radio and GPS so that the following link will update their position every hour!   https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/SV_WaywardSun

Entering Telegraph cove

Docked for Provisions

Looking at Silverthrone Glacier