After surviving the rapids, we headed to Lund to resupply. The total trip from Shoal Bay to Lund at 6kts was about 6 hours. Kay and I have not yet been to Lund and Pairadice to the back channel of the Coopland Islands. Lots of boats take this back way and now I know why. When we reached Lund the wind was heavy out of the NW and blowing directly into Lund Harbor. Pairadice tried to get in to the floating docks and even with his bow and stern thrusters could make it to the dock. He made the call to head to squirrel cove. This was the "right" call as the wind picked up even more later.
Squirrel Cove was crowded but we found room. I now know why everyone was on the NE side. No wind there. Where we were anchored we got some wind which caused us to swing a lot, but the Rocna held tight. John gathered the ladies and took them to "town." Resupplied some, at least for the next couple of days.
The next day we made the hard run of an hour to Tenedos Bay. After all this time both Pairadice and ASD have yet to stern tie. Really! No stern ties as of this date. Good thing we had Chris of Endless Tymes. He instructed us in the fine art of stern tying. First put your anchor in deep water, back up set if possible. Then send the wives to shore with the stern line to wrap around a tree. Brigitte climbed the rocks like an expert. Once all set the chain would pull you forward and the stern line keeps you from swinging. Most places like this have deep anchorages and require anchoring up hill.
This is an awesome marine park. The water was 76f!!! Yep we took a swim or two. Having 3 of us together is a lot of fun. This group we have formed have the same likes and the ladies keep us straight. Chris from Endless Tymes is a baker and cook a loaf of sourdough on his BBQ! Oh so good. The dinners we have all had by combining stuff, well the best food you could eat.
We stayed at Tenedos for 2 days and then headed back to Lund where we are docked up for two days to resupply and have a "dress up" dinner at one of the restaurants. Hard to believe that we will be heading home in about a week.
One thing about Desolation Sound; It is very crowded! I have never heard so much VHF 16 traffic!
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| Large and small boats here in Desolation. |
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| Endless Tymes! |
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| Clearing skies and warm, very warm temps! |
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| Nice warm mornings |
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| A "summer" cottage! |
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| Pairadice with a great back drop! |
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| The Squirrel cove store |
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| White whale in the water, Little cold at first. Water was 75f |
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| The water is fine |
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| A baker in the water!!! |
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| Roxxie the Dog |
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