Tod Inlet: Waiting out the Storm
A sailor is obsessive about many things, one of the most important being the weather. It is a constant topic of conversation and investigation. Prior to leaving Mill Bay we had to select a destination. This can not be accomplished without checking the weather, tides and currents. Tides by the way vary between 12 and 14 feet in this portion of British Columbia. The weather report indicated a low pressure area would pass just north of us with 25 knot winds from the southwest and gusts in excess of 40 knots. Our next stop would need to provide very good protection from these conditions. A vista point overlooking Saanich Inlet We settled on Tod Inlet, just south of Butchart Gardens. It is enter via a narrow channel and is surrounded on 4 sides by tall forested ridges. We had a day of good weather to get there and settle in prior to the blow. We walked to the entrance of Butchart Gardens This inlet has a lot to offer. The bottom is heavy ...