Awoke to a marine layer with the promise of a fair day. Our cove companions had already departed and were on their way south.
We pulled anchor around 9 am and stopped to retrieve the trap. 35 prawns…
and some super jumbos. Good eatin’ tonight!
We had a great passage into Kyuquot thru the section of water locals call the Rock Garden.
The sun was out and the scenery was beautiful. Canada Day!
George spotted two humpbacks broaching. I grabbed the camera, and caught the hump of one just before he showed his full tail and disappeared under the surface.
We arrived in Walters Cove (50° 01.593 N / 127°22.509’ W) mid afternoon threading our way in around rocks and shallow water. We’re amazed that floatplanes and the freighter Uchuck III meander in thru this same channel.
We tied Teal to one of floats on each side of the well-designed and free-of-charge public dock. Everyone we encountered was smiling and commenting about the sunshine and the possible arrival of summer after all.
The little community of Kyuquot at Walters Cove is just hanging on to what’s left after the demise of the logging and fishing economies. The little store is restocked every Thursday when the Uchuck III brings freight, passengers, and the necessities to keep a small village operating. The store is open 7 days a week from 1:00 to 6:00 PM and we noted shoppers landing and departing on the docks throughout the afternoon. Miss Charlie’s restaurant is the only place to launder clothes and take a shower. Sam the owner only serves dinner to passengers that accompany supplies on the Uchuck III every Thursday.
More to come,
George and JoAnne
