Hankin Cove is one of a few good anchorages in Kyuquot
Sound. The distance from Walters Cove is less than 10 nm, so it doesn’t take
long to reach. Inside, the cove has plenty of room for anchoring and lots of
coastline to explore.
I arrived in strong winds and heavy rain. After dropping the
anchor, I hung out inside until after dinner, when the weather cleared and the
sun peeked out. I hopped in the kayak and set of exploring. A seal colony on the
Expedition Islets had attracted my attention when I entered the cove, so I
paddled towards it. Unfortunately these seals were exceptionally skittish, and
scampered into the water soon after they spotted me, still 1000 feet away. I
felt badly forcing them off their rock.
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| One of the more intrepid seals |
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| Several small streams empty in Hankin Cove |
I turned around and headed back inside Hankin Cove, paddling
around the perimeter. Several seals followed me, gradually getting closer. They
must have been curious.
No other cruising boats. Come to think of it, I haven’t seen
another cruising boat in Kyuquot Sound. Where are they all?
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