Bend Island to Lagoon Cove

Bend Island turned out to be a delightful anchorage and we had a peaceful night.

Calm weather makes almost any anchorage drama free. However, we did very much enjoy the views and the interesting rock formations that line the shorelines.

sunrise bend island

low water reveals the rocks in bend island anchorage

drying bar in bend island pass looking north

one more view of the bend island anchorage

Next stop is Lagoon Cove, our second visit this trip. Why?  Because we like it so much and we really want to support Dan and Kelly maintain Lagoon Cove as a premier stop for cruisers in the area.

Unlike our first visit in May, where we were alone for the first day, Dan said they are fully booked for the two days we will be here, including the “honeymoon/overflow” dock. Always good to have reservations! Karen especially loves the fact that you can book online, so it’s easy with Starlink.

perfeectly calm day enroute to lagoon cove

Dan manages the dock space extremely well. He always has a plan, making visits stress free. He and Kelly or their staff are always there to catch lines. It’s a truly welcoming marina.

We like to arrive earlier in the day (before lunch), when boats from the previous night have departed but before the afternoon crowds arrive. We took on some water, did a bunch of boat chores, worked on the blog and prepared our happy hour contribution. We call it Lagoon Cove dip, because I developed it a few years ago on these very docks, and it’s always a hit.

Happy Hour was delightful, as always, with a wide range of edibles including the prawns supplied by Dan and Kelly. We stayed on the deck for a long while, happily ensconced under an umbrella and chatting with dock neighbors.

a good time is had by all at the lagoon cove happy hour