We left Echo Bay on July 3, fishing along Cramer Passage(with no luck). We anchored in Waddington Bay and listened to Environment Canada pass along gale warnings. Bob put out a 2nd anchor and an additional 100' of chain and we dug in. It was crazy! Wind speeds over 20 knots in a protected bay. Sheesh. It continued until July 6. The wind was stronger than the currents, so our boat didn't move an inch while we were anchored. When we woke up on the 6th we were surprised by the quiet - no more howling wind. We decided that we'll be staying on the eastern side of the Broughtons - we had planned to go over to Sointula but that'll just have to wait for another week or so. Left Waddington Bay early on the 6th and came back "inside" to Laura Cove. A pretty little place - but it was pretty popular. There were 6 boats in the cove - we were all stern tied, so everybody had plenty of room. The weather turned gorgeous - summer came to the Broughtons! It was in the 80's and just lovely. As the weather turned, so did our luck with local seafood. We trapped 3 dozen prawns (big ones!) and Bob brought in a nice rock cod.
Pretty little Laura Cove
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Laura Cove was home for two days, then we came up to the north islands and stayed in Clayden Bay, another place we remember liking. As we cruised along we were kept company by 6 or 7 dolphins. They swam alongside us, leaping and cavorting in the water. They're such fun to watch! They'd swim along on one side then swim under the boat and leap up on the other side. One posed for Bob - I swear they know what's going on!
Take my picture, Bob!
The crabbing is amazing in there - and it's not deep. At home we put our crab pots in about 80 - 100' of water, but here we caught 8 in only 40 feet. (Those 8 were spread over 2 days, lest any Fish and Game people are reading this.) The crab we pulled in were huge - easily 2 pounds each.
Today we came over to Sullivan's Bay Resort....I like this place, with all the cute floating summer homes. It's laundry day, so we can begin feeling human again - ahhhh, clean clothes!
Take my picture, Bob!
Wish we were with you! Jim is trying to heal up after another round of pain in his leg. He's on steroids now and then physical therapy. This was our summer to cruise! Next summer we are going out for a month or six weeks like you. The seafood sounds scrumptious. Safe cruising thoughts are going your way. V & J
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