0700-Finished Bible study and worship, now prayer, and some reading.
Early Morning - Fog On The Hill
Verse of the day: "Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." (Psalms 90:12)
0730-Morning Study time done, now is decision time, do I move before breakfast or not? Winds are light, there is fog or mist a good sign of stable air. Decided to go!
Both Wind & Fog Threatening!
Fog Gone - Wind Building!
1030-Arrived and anchored at the new site and none too soon. Wind and waves were building with some white caps and surfing toward the end. Wind was about 10-12 mph and waves one foot and increasing.
Leg 10 Track
View From Anchorage To NE
For leg 10 I traveled 13.7 miles. A very secure anchorage again. Time for breakfast.
Anchorage Inner Cove
Anchorage - Well Protected
1100-Breakfast tasted better in the peace of this anchorage. Dishes are next on the docket.
1140-Finished dishes and galley is back in order. Teeth brushed, hair combed. Time to message the folks.
1400-Listened to my audio book "The Precipice" until I got sleepy, then took a nap. 73F/71F.
Could fish or fly the drone but I'm not in the mood for either. Could kayak around the bay too, but will wait for later in the day when the critters roam about.
First Loon Observed
1545-Listened to my audio book some more, this time on the aft deck. Wind gusts were strong. Time to put pizza in the oven.
1700-Finished dinner. Pizza, salad, and a frozen mug of beer. Always a great meal!
Finished listening to "The Precipice" by Paul Doiron. Now working on the e-book "Total Control" by David Baldacci.
1745-Listened to music on the aft deck then came inside for some strawberries and ice cream. Wind is still blowing so no kayaking for now. 73F/72F.
1900-Will crawl into bed to read shortly. Wind is still blowing so it's not so comfortable on the aft deck. I will read inside. Had to crack the windows to cool it off for bed time. 75F/70F.
Kayak Still Has Water Splash From Wave Action On The Lake
2040-Stayed up. Got first visual on a loon and earlier I thought I saw an eagle again but it was an immature. I was going to spend some time on the stern but the constant wind and small bugs drove me inside again. I think it is finally my bed time after I finish my glass of wine.
Time For Bed
2300 to 2400- Back up killing hoards of mosquitos maybe 100! Had to get dressed again. I will need to find a solution to prevent them from hatching in the bilge.
0625-Cloudy, light rain last night. Not the cold and rain I expected. Will bake coffee cake before my morning study time.
Layover Anchorage - Well Protected
Layover Anchorage
0720-Coffee cake is in the stove top oven. Coffee is on.
A Couple Of Coffee Cake Muffins - For Morning Study Time
0820-Enjoyed my coffee cake with the study time. Verse of the day: "I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope."(Psalms 130:5)
0930-Finished the morning study. 69F/58F.
Began work on a big hot breakfast. Veggie cheese omelet with bacon, toast, raspberry jam, and OJ.
Big Breakfast On A Rainy Day
1200-As usual all the cooking generates lots of dishes to wash. Just finished doing that! 73F/64F. Cloudy, no rain yet.
1500-Listened to my audio book and took a nap.
Got up and looked around and thought the stern anchor had dragged. No, the stern rode was wound around the swim ladder. The rode floats which is a hazard for a stern anchor. I need to change the line to non-floating for the next trip.
I pulled the stern anchor since it was just too much hazard.
Note Stern Rode And Proximity To Ladder
Had to move dishes off the grate above the heater so I could fire it up. It was only 63F inside. Now 65F/56F
Having some red wine and chocolates. It's dinner time but I'm not hungry with all the grub from this morning.
1730-Spent the afternoon transferring video and pics to the external hard drive. Preparing dinner now.
1815-Finished dinner. No dessert today. I'm over full but will have a Baileys.
1900-reveiwed satellite charts to determine why I hit rocks going into Jackfish Bay on Day One. Turns out the satellite chart does indicate the reef I hit. It appears the rest of the inlet was fine. I just needed to favor the left going into the small finger off the main Jackfish Bay. Neither marine chart indicated the reef.
You Can See The Reef (Lighter Color) If You Look Close
Enjoying a Baileys before bed. Wind has moderated and boat is lying smoothly to the wind. 72F/56F. Still a light mist falling.
Verse of the day: "Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing."(1Pe 3:8-9)
0750-Study time finished. Will make breakfast.
Still Waters
0820-Finished breakfast. Preparing to depart. I plan to have the drone track the boat since it is calm this morning.
Departing Anchorage
Underway
1015-Arrived at the new anchorage. 5.3 miles. Sunny, warm, calm, in the 70's. Flew the drone on departure and also upon arrival. Should have some good video.
Leg 9
Anchored in 7' of water, mud bottom. Need to do dishes but will take a short break first.
Observed the first adult bald eagle coming into the anchorage.
New Anchorage
Did some fine tuning on the drone to amend cache and max altitude settings.
1245-Finished dishes.
Checked the bilge pump but it would not run. Checked fuses. Wire connection may have failed? Stuck with manual pump for now.
Wind to 21 mph and rain tonight, tomorrow, and into Wednesday. Will attempt to move Wednesday.
May fish this afternoon. Still no boat traffic this trip, except for two small fishing boats, one from the resort and one likely from a shore camp.
1700-Listened to music on the aft deck most of the afternoon. Reset the stern anchor but I'm not happy with the whole anchoring arrangement. Too much side wind pressure. Will wait for the wind to drop a little. Gusting over 15 mph in the anchorage right now. Will reset everything in anticipation of strong winds tomorrow (21 mph).
Grilled steak tenderloin for dinner, accompanied by salad, potatoes, rolls, and red wine.
Wind should drop over the next hour.
1800-Repositioned anchors. I feel better with the new setup. Squirrely winds in this cove. Sipping some red wine while enjoying the remaining sunshine.
The Rapids
1930-Made a last minute decision to go to the head of the cove since it appears there may be a water fall. I can see foam generated by something. Since the weather is still fair I'm going to check out what is causing the bubbles.
Source Of The Rapids
Returning To Boat
2030-Just got back from my kayaking sojourn to the falls/rapids at the head of the cove. I'm glad I checked it out. Got some good video.
Home Sweet Home!
2120-Sat on the aft deck with a glass of wine while it got dark. Rain clouds moving in. Time to hit the sack.
Verse of the day: "Blessed are all who fear the Lord, who walk in obedience to him." (Psalms 128:1)
0800-Study time as well as breakfast is done so I will prepare the boat for departure. The initial plan is to go up lake about 2 miles to attempt recovery of my PLB.
0815-Departed the anchorage.
0850-Arrived at PLB Island. It is sunny and calm.
The Island Where The PLB Was Lost
I anchored just to the east of the island, unhitched the kayak from it's tow yoke, loaded up and headed to the island where I previously went ashore. Found the PLB almost immediately. Right where I thought it should be.
PLB Recovered!
Returned to the boat, re-rigged the kayak tow yoke and set off after sending off a few messages that I found the errant PLB.
I crossed the channel to check out a trail (road) and boat landing previously observed visually, as well as on satellite photos.
Beached the boat at the landing, took photos, flew the drone, and checked the area for recent activity. It appeared frequently used.
Checking Out The Boat Landing
Observed a tent here when I passed on Leg 4. I decided, though a nice site and I could likely have a shore fire, it was a weekend and too likely for the peacefulness of the site to be interrupted by visitors. It's a beautiful day and I didn't want to ruin it with unexpected visitors, so I moved on.
Parked At Boat Landing - Later Anchored In Narrow Bay Beyond
Looking South At Boat Landing
Camping Area On Point - Boat Landing Is Notch At Top
I went north around a long peninsula to an anchorage nearby. Very close as the bird fly's.
1145-Anchored in 7' of water in a well protected anchorage, except to the N and NE. Will do the dishes, get a snack, and set up the shower after it warms up a bit. Traveled 7.5 miles.
Leg 8 - 7.5 Miles - PLB Recovery, Explore Landing Enroute
Looking NE From Anchorage
Anchored In Deep Narrow Bay
Made a snack of fried French bread with Havarti cheese melted on top accompanied by white wine.
1415-Dishes are washed. Groomed my beard as it was a bit scruffy! Will set up the shower.
1600-Finished my hot shower and broke it down and stowed it away.
Anchor Rode
Fire Ring
Galley
Dinette
Bunk
Heater
Port Overhead
Starboard Overhead
Primary Solar Controller
VHF-Emergency Flares
Select photos to enlarge for better viewing.
1720-Grilled a burger accompanied by baked beans, chips, and a frozen mug of beer. 75F/75F. Quite the contrast in temps with a low air temperature of 37F last night with water temp of 40F!
Currently thawing strawberries for ice cream and an ice ball for a Baileys.
1830-Sipping my evening libation (Baileys) and trying to determine tomorrow's move.
1850-Waiting for the sun to go behind the hill so I can sit out on the aft deck without the sun in my eyes.
2115-Sat on the aft deck until very late with no bugs. First time for this trip. I attribute that to the cold temperatures last night killing them off. However, with the warm temperatures today, after the rain, will likely lead to another hatch. Nevertheless, it is very pleasant to sit out tonight. A beautiful summer evening with nothing moving, very quiet. A few birds, a squirrel, and a raven. Seems weirdly quiet. It feels good to be clean again after that shower!
Short move anticipated for tomorrow. I will hit the sack and read until my eyes shut. Still some sun showing over the tops of the trees. Otherwise calm and clear. 69F/61F.
