Pacific SwiftTrip 3

Log of Pacific Swift

July 28th 2006 @ 11:00
48°25'5.16 N 123°22'1.20 W

Ship's Log:

Pacific Swift will start Trip 3 on July 28, 2006, from Ship Point Wharf in Victoria, BC, CANADA

July 30th 2006 @ 10:00
50°0'2.16 N 124°49'4.80 W

Heading 285°
Speed 7

Ship's Log:

Had a night run sailing north until about midnight when the wind dropped and we lowered sail motoring past Nanaimo around 330 hours when the wind picked up again. Set courses and square topsail and sailed at 7 knots up Malaspina Straight under a southerly breeze, arriving alongside the Pacific Grace around 1130 hours at Savary Island on Saturday, July 29th. Had a great soccer game against Team Grace and remained at anchor in the lee of Savary Island for the night. We are now underway by motor to Teakerne Arm for the day and will head north through the ´rapids´ when the tide is right.

Observations:

slightly overcast

August 2nd 2006 @ 12:00
50°28'4.08 N 126°5'60.00 W

Heading 270°
Speed 5

Ship's Log:

2-1/2 lovely days in Desolation Sound. Great Sails, anchoring under sail even. Unsuccessful fishing so far. Currently dodging heavy wind in Johnson Strait. Anticipating a fantastic sail as approach is made for evening anchorage, which will be Havannah Channel. Lots of wildlife being seen - porpoises, eagles and black bears. Great group of trainees!

August 3rd 2006 @ 09:00
50°31'5.88 N 126°17'6.00 W

Ship's Log:

Sailed up Havana Channel last night and anchored in Bouehey Bay. Currently motoring up Johnstone Strait towards an anchorage in Alert Bay for the night.

August 4th 2006 @ 11:30
50°37'0.12 N 127°2'60.00 W

Heading 275°
Speed 5.3

Ship's Log:

Spent the afternoon yestday in Alert Bay, saw highest totem pole in the world! Playing frisbee and enjoying time in the village. Anticipating a great sail across Queen Charlotte Strait.

Observations:

clear sky, breezy, calm seas