Ocean Falls to Kisameet Bay

A misty morning is no surprise in Ocean Falls. We knew this was going to happen based on the weather forecast, which is why we got our land exploration and bakery visit done yesterday!

Today is the day for haircuts. Hard to believe it has been a month since we did this on our way North – also at Ocean Falls. We found “the Shack” to be the perfect venue for this activity.

We had also offered up our Starlink to a couple on a sailboat who needed to connect with family and get weather. In return, they brought us 4 delicious homemade Oatmeal/Raisin/Coconut cookies. Definitely a fair trade, I think.

Two haircuts complete, we cast off for Kisameet Bay. This is a fairly popular anchorage off Fitz Hugh Sound. On a previous trip, we had tried to anchor there but it was full. We decided to give it another go this time.

view of martin valley viewed from our stern as we leave ocean falls

As we entered Fischer Channel coming out of Cousins Inlet, we experienced the first real foggy weather of our trip. It started out with about 3 miles visibility and deteriorated quite a bit as we made our way further south. AIS indicated we would again pass the Kennicott on its way north. For such a big target it was hard to see at first but then the the fog lifted as we passed, off Codville Lagoon.

passing the Kennicott again

We entered the bay between Kipling Island and the Kisameet Islands, leaving a small islet to out port. The entrance is well charted and it was an easy passage. There was one sailboat at the far end of the anchorage, so we tucked into the NNW corner in about 40 feet of water with good holding and protection.

our neighbor in kisameet bay

There is a floating dock in the anchorage now – we don’t remember if it was here last time we entered. There is still lots of room to anchor, so not a factor. There is activity on shore behind the float. It looks like someone is building a homestead.

aerial of kisamett bay

floating dock at the head of kisameet bay

someone building their dream

The fog and gloomy weather put a damper on dinghy exploration, so we simply enjoyed a restful afternoon and evening in this peaceful spot.