Weather: Sunny and warm. Winds: Light and variable. Seas: Flat
Why must all good things come to an end? The days of lounging had been wonderful. However, life does intrude, dogs must be liberated from the kennel and fruit has to be harvested.
Departed around 0640, well before high tide. But since we only draw 36in with the centerboard up and the rudder down, there was plenty of water over the bay's entrance to make our getaway several hours ahead of Freestyle.
It was a boring motor, the entire way, making around 5kts until the tide changed and we picked up a couple more. Did experiment with the radio and new antenna wire, contacting Freestyle when they were in the Copeland Islands and we were vicinity of Grief Point, just south of Powell River, distance of about 17nm. Freestyle stated we were loud and clear while they came in a bit broken. New wire proved a success!
Arrived Secret around 1715 and refueled, taking 4.5gal (.43gph), and washed the boat down. The marina was accommodating and gave us a spot where we did not have to fold. One of the goals for this trip was not to fold the boat for the entire trip. So far, so good! Kelly was also very happy to get a real shower.
Freestyle arrived about 1.5hrs later and moored next to a 65ft sailing vessel making Freestyle look small.
Had a wonderful dinner in the Upper Deck Cafe. Normally I order something I'd not make at home. Duck was on the menu and duck was had!
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