4 weeks in the Broughtons; back to Desolation

Pelagia in Miles Inlet

Four weeks total up in the Broughtons/North Vancouver Island/Cape Caution. Lots of good weather (comfortable 15-21°C highs), with a sprinkling of fog and a few showers.

We seemed to enjoy the area more than usual, especially in anchorages at Miles Inlet and Murray Labrynth -- where we met up with SV Chanter -- both near Cape Caution. Lots of kayaking.

Outlet from Miles Inlet Lagoon

 

Chanter (left) & Pelagia (centre) in Murray Labrynth

 

We went back-and-forth whether to go North of Caution. The main deciding factor was the area, largely part of Heiltsuk traditional territory, was "closed" by the Heiltsuk Nation until July 23rd (and with that, all BC Parks and Conservancies were officially closed, meaning no going ashore). We decided the 23rd was too late. Next year. For sure....

Enjoyable visits with friends on SV Chanter. Also, a dinner with Mexico cruising friends Betty-Ann and Dave.

Many, many sightings of whales, dolphins and porpoises. Oddly,  no bear sightings. And a remarkable encounter with a newborn seal who thought Pelagia then one of our kayaks was its mother. (We left it alone and eventually its mother showed up.)

We returned twice to Sointula, back to its welcoming, relaxed reputation.

Our trip back down South (actually, SE) was highlighted by a great sail down Johnstone Strait, from Havannah Channel to Wellbore Channel (where we anchored in Douglas Bay/Forward Harbour).

We are now back in Desolation, enjoying the sun and ocean swimming.