Across the Strait

 Yesterday was a bit of a blur.  We got up early(ish) an I did a COVID test to see if I was going to test negative, I did!.  The weather forecast was good to cross the Strait of Georgia so we called dads residence to see if we could get in to see him (we could) and I called the Nanaimo Port Authority to we if we could dock Cygnet there for a few hours ( we could!).  So put the dinghy on deck, got the boat sorted and off to the dock from Newcastle Island.  Tied up, grabbed a cab and went to see dad. He was in great spirits and was super glad to see us!

 

Said goodbye to dad and grabbed a taxi back downtown.  Stopped at the chandler for a few things, the grocery store for some fresh veggies etc. and then headed back to the boat to cross over to Pender  Harbour on the sunshine coast.  Had a great sail with lots of sail changes (reefs in, reefs out, gybe, wing on wing, motor sail, and finally a port tack all the way to Pender Harbour.  Great winds and boat speed consistent at 6.5 -8+ knots.  Saw a few gusts near Pender at 24-25 knots but by then then we were dead downwind on main only and just flying along! Anchored in Garden Bay.

Tuesday was chore day, filled the diesel tanks, get more fresh food, shower, and get ready to head up to Princess Louisa Inlet tomorrow.  Lots of sun and time to relax at the end of the day in a lovely warm cockpit.