Mike and Beth's Adventures

Back On The Water Again! I'm back on the water again Out where a fish is a friend And the Orcas jump and play while the Humpbacks splash and spray I'm back on the water again. Ridin' the waves once more Where the rocks do line the shore And the winds do often roar Back on the water again Whoopi-ty-aye-oh Rockin' to and fro Back on the water again Whoopi-ty-aye-yay I go my way Back on the water again Port of Kingston We launched the boat at Kingston Washington and spent a two days getting her sea ready.  This entailed laying in the required stores, setting up all the systems and verifying proper operation as well as stashing the truck and trailer in their storage spots for the duration of our Pacific Northwest cruise.  It all came together.  It sure felt good to cast off the lines and head out on Puget Sound.   Sea Scouts Returning from Cruise Almost immediately we spotted a friend on AIS. (AIS is a system which tracks and displays other vessels on your chart plo...

The view of Secret Bay from Backeddy Marina in Egmont B.C. Backeddy Marina was our stop both before and after our visit to Princess Louisa Inlet.  It is located near the intersection of Jervis Inlet and Agamemnon Channel.  It is also a convenient stop from which it is easy to access the nearby Skookumchuck Rapids.  Currents are vigorous during certain portions of the tide cycle, so plan accordingly.  We all have a different tolerance for currents while docking.  We chose to arrive near slack water. There is fuel and water available at the marina.  Additionally, there are cabins and yurts available for rent.  The restaurant was particularly good, and the beer was cold!  Upscale dining is available at West Coast Wilderness Lodge just a short walk to the southeast.  Kayak rentals are also available on site. A fishing boat at dock in Egmont  YURTS for rent at Backeddy Marina. Rental cabins at Backeddy Marina Totem Pole on the edge of Skookum...

Princess Louisa Inlet Can you find the smiley face on the mountain? Hint: It's at the top! Pender Harbor is a good jumping off spot for any trip to Princess Louisa Inlet.  It affords an opportunity to top off fuel, water, and provisions for the 40+ mile trip north through Agamemnon Channel and Jervis Inlet.  When planning your trip, you must start with determining the time of slack water in Malibu Rapids.  This is the narrow opening at the entrance of Princess Louisa Inlet.  If you try to transit this area mid-tide, you will encounter strong currents and you can see the height difference between the inside and the outside as water levels try to equalize. You earn your entrance to Princess Louisa Inlet by traveling 40+ miles up a long fiord. It is easy to imagine that you might be in Norway.  This is a long distance at trawler speed, but time passes quickly as you are turning one way or the other to see the sights that present themselves in all directions. Toweri...