2012 Trip 2 - Pacific Swift

Trip 2 - Day 5. Once again we awoke to the intense sunshine of Desolation Sound; perfect weather for the celebration of Anthony´s 15th birthday! We bade farewell to our friends on the Pacific Grace, slipping lines and heading South in Lewis Channel. Aided by a northerly breeze the square sails were set with Andrew, Franziska, Anna and Rowan jumping aloft to loose gaskets. We gain as many miles as possible before the wind died, the engine was started and our course shaped south in the Strait of Georgia for Tribune Bay at Hornby Island. A sun awning was rigged to create some shade and reprieve from the relentless sun. The full afternoon at sea was spent in the comfortable rhythm of shipboard life. Knot and safety tests were completed; friendship bracelets made, a MOB drill well executed and a Jeopardy style review of ship terms was organized by Lexy. Once at anchor the day was rounded out with swimming, games, singing and journal writing. Hard to believe we are at the half way point in the voyage. All are well.