Forward Harbour to Lagoon Cove

Today’s schedule is driven by weather and currents. Johnstone Strait has been plagued by 20-30 knots winds and 5-foot seas the last few days.

The forecast for Today was no different, so we’re up at 5am so we have lesser winds of 15 to 25 knots and favorable currents. Unfortunately, we’ll have winds over opposing currents, so we are expecting 1-2 foot chop. But that is an OK ride for OceanFlyer. The current in Chatham Channel also favors this early-departure schedule. We’ll get to Lagoon Cove early, so we’re prepared to anchor out until space becomes available on the docks.

Our plan worked perfectly, a rare occurrence when dealing with weather forecasts. We had a nice run down Sutherland Channel and when we turned into Johnstone Strait, we started with 1 1/2 foot chop that increased to 2 feet before laying down a bit just before we turned up Havannah Channel. We hit Chatham Channel right at slack. Overall, a good transit.

Our arrival was indeed early at Lagoon Cove but there were only 4 boats on the docks, so Dan directed us to a berth on the shoreside of the SE dock. We haven’t been on the shoreside of that dock before, but there was plenty of water. And the best part was that it was protected from the wind-driven fetch.

a rare sight, only one boat on the docks at lagoon cove

a view of lagoon cove docks from over the “homestead”

a good look at the rocks on the shore side of the docks. no problem

lagon cove is truely special

We spent the day doing boat chores, walking the gorgeous property, beachcombing catching up with Dan and Kelly and doing some planning.  The sun was out and the views were glorious.

gotta love dan and kelly’s sense of humor

great signs guide you through your walk around the properity

 Happy hour was the first time this year that Dan and Kelly served freshly caught prawns, captured despite the fact that the commercial fleet is extremely active. As always, the Lagoon Cove prawns were delicious.

evening fuel delivery to lagoon cove