June 8, 2019

Day 7: Miles Inlet to Fury Cove

52 miles and 8 hours of cruising, highlighted by a spectacular rounding of Cape Caution, disappearing boats (momentarily), and arrival to one of the most scenic and welcome anchorages imaginable.  Oh, and a whale nearly jumps into Glen's boat, "Journey," while entering Fury Cove!

The early morning routine to grab good water...

Short video of Seaquel crossing of Cape Caution...

Crashing breakers at Cape Caution

 Ollie and Pam take "Beyond" there and back in the big Pacific swells of Cape Caution...

 Going down...

 Down...

 Nearly gone....

 ...and back up again!

More exciting water...

Glen in "Journey" crashing the waves...turns out to be practice as a whale nearly crashes into him, in of all places, the calm as he entered Fury Cove.

 "Beyond" living up to its name again...

And again...

More calm conditions prevailed...

Meanwhile, both Nicole and Moxie could not be more comfy and relaxed, enjoying the ride...

Still, there's nothing like hitting the beach after a day spent in a salt shaker!

Pictures can't do justice to Fury Cove, an oasis that envelopes the Northbound cruiser in calm tranquility after enduring the trials of Cape Caution.  Pam handed out Trader Joe Chocolate Bars to all crew to celebrate our 1st-ever passage around the cape!  Also, time to celebrate by taking out the kayak to explore the tide pools and islands surrounding Fury Cove.

Pam and Peggy - don't let their sweetness fool you; these ladies are tough enough to handle Cape Caution!

Words cannot do justice....

 View from Seaquel's head...

Mark & Peggy enjoying "terra firma"

If the waves don't get you, the driftwood will!

Next: tune in for more bears and whales, and another Glen-And-The-Whale Story you won't want to miss!

~Mark