June 23rd Sidney BC to the Secretary Islands

June 23^rd Sidney to Secretary Islands   Off we go through Moresby Pass, Captain’s Passage, and into Trincomali Channel.  I love the variety of names in places.  Today is a short passage, a little over four hours.  Anchored in the Secretary Islands we have the cove all to ourselves. 

Fixing a better anchor hook

Our goal today is to test our new anchor.  We modified the anchor latch while docked in Sydney.  We have upgraded to a Magnus 45, a ten pound increase in weight, and purchased from another member at the Club, Ethan.  The anchor sets beautifully.  

Next task, and another reason for our short trip, is to commission our trusty dinghy ET.  ET is also new (to us).  We purchased her used at Sexton’s Chandlery.  We downsized this year from our original ET and motor and now have an 8 ½’ inflatable and 2.5 horse Lehr propane motor instead of a 9 ½’ and 5 horse.  

New to us ET

This is a combined savings of about 40 pounds and will make it much nicer for us when we heft dinghy and motor off and onto the boat regularly.  Carl worked a nice trade on the motor with Kim, owner of our favorite chandlery Columbia Marine Exchange.  Kim now has our 5 HP Lehr which she will use on her larger dinghy when she sets sail in her 53’ (we think!) Skookum.

Let the fish cleaning begin!

We take a long stroll around the anchorage in ET, Carl fishing for hours and Pam reading.  A small harvest of a flounder, rock fish and greenling.  Dinner this evening is our first BBQ, kebobs from Sidney and a big fresh green salad.  

Sunset at the Secretary Islands