2010 Trip 4 - Pacific Grace

Another day today that will be hard to beat. Underway at 0530hrs we were off to a favorite beach on the north side of the Brooks Peninsula. It is rare that we can visit this beach due to its exposure to the dominating NW wind and breakers pound the landing area. After a short sail on the way down we reached our anchorage just off a sandy spit that marks the river end of this “Tropical Beach”. If the water wasn´t cold this area could easily be straight from Tahiti. Warm fine sand, fresh water stream and isolation. Games and swimming were on the menu for the afternoon. Back onboard by 1500hrs we were bound for an anchorage on the south side of the peninsula but not before a short fishing stop to top up the larder. Within 20 minutes we had enough fish onboard to feed everyone. Great excitement for all. Soon after fishing the wind was up again so we set sail and enjoyed a delightful sail down the face of Brooks while enjoying dinner. During our final approach to the anchorage we were graced by the presence of a Humpback whale who seemed to enjoy swimming near to the Grace while catching his evening meal. Tonight we are looking north to see the sun setting over the mountainous Brooks Peninsula, west to see the endless ocean horizon with its many shades of colour as darkness approaches and south over the jagged outlines of the islands in Checleset Bay with the sea calm and velvet like in its appearance. Yes, the end of a very full and satisfying day. As I send this note I can hear trainees singing and laughing together in the hold. Content no doubt with their day as well.