Weather: Overcast and cool. Winds: Calm. Seas: Flat
Departed around 0930 after the fog lifted and arrived around 1230. With the exception of encountering a rook of 50 harbor seals floating around near the confluence of Satellite Channel and Saanich Inlet, it was a boring motor.
Photos courtesy of
S/V Sarita
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| Butchart Cove: The Afternoon of 27Dec |
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| Butchart Cove: The Morning of 28Dec |
The guide book speaks well of Cowichan Bay, the 5 marinas, shops and restaurants. Since we were not quite ready to go home, we thought to go there for a night. Upon arrival, we motored along the waterfront, dodging the anchored vessels, checking out the place. The marinas were pretty tightly packed together and we had a hard time seeing where one ended and another started. The fuel dock was spotted however, the amas were folded and we filled our tank. While there, I explored a bit of the town, looking for marina offices. Finally, I asked at the local grocers and was directed to the "government dock." Must mean the 'Cowichan Bay Fishermen's Wharf Association.' No response on the radio. No response to a call on the office phone. Called the cell mentioned on the answering machine. The dock master answered and directed us to a spot and stated he would be in tomorrow. Turns out, he was on a break and was only in the one day from Christmas through New Year. Also turns out, the dock is set up on a first come, first served basis and any mooring after 1400 is considered to be overnight and the fee is due. While sleepy with a lot of fishing vessels at this time, there was plenty of space available.
The charms of Cowichan Bay may be over hyped by the guide. Had dinner at the Bay Pub. While the fried oysters and double chocolate porter were good, the crab cakes were awful. The Masthead Restaurant menu looked intriguing and probably would have been a better choice.
True Grain Bread Bakery was a highlight.
Hilary's Cheese Shop was also had some interesting selections.
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