Wednesday, August 3, 2016

We departed our linear mooring at 10

with the help of our top two deck hands

and cruised from Stuart to Sucia Island past many interesting sites.

There were some spots where the water was so churned up by the currents converging (tide rips) it was impossible to steer a straight line.

Speaking of steering, here’s the Wheel for the boat.

This big wheel is for shifting to forward, neutral, and reverse.  The little wheel is the throttle.

But for the most part, it was a lazy relaxing passage, especially in the Chart Room.

Meanwhile in the Pilot House the Flags are neatly stowed.

At last we enter Echo Bay.

Check out these cliffs along the way in.

Meanwhile dear ol’ Huck is patiently waiting to get off the boat.

After a quick lunch we row ashore

and take a hike around the island

to the Ghost Caves

Back on the beach we almost lost Huckleberry as he became one with the driftwood.

This must be doggy heaven – sticks everywhere.

Happy Dog!

Back on the boat Justin went for a very quick dip.

Then we had quiet time with lots of reading and relaxing.

Dinner was great as always.

Topped off by chocolate and an amazing 1977 Dow’s Port – Thank you Scott.

Ahhhhhh. . . .