Another short run today. I stopped into Fair Harbour, the
only place to buy fuel in Kyuquot Sound, and picked up 15 gallons of gas and a
few gallons of diesel for the Wallas. I probably didn’t need any additional
fuel to get to Zeballos, but it’s better to have too much than not enough.
Other than fuel, Fair Harbour didn’t have much. It’s the end
of a long, dirt road, and the launching point for trailerable boats in Kyuquot
Sound. The store stocks chips, candy, ice, and fishing tackle during July and
August, but they weren’t yet open.
After visiting Fair Harbour I headed for Dixie Cove Marine
Park. Once again, I dropped the hook in windy and rainy weather, but conditions
moderated in the evening and I took off in the kayak. The shoreline was
interesting, but not spectacular.
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| Dixie Cove inner anchorage |
About 2:00 am, I awoke to torrential rain and strong
winds—I’d estimate 30 knots. I checked my position on GPS and I hadn’t moved.
Good, the anchor is holding. I’ve been impressed with the 15lb Manson Supreme
and 50-feet of chain, both last summer and this summer so far. This anchor sets
almost instantly and holds amazingly well. The only problem is it tends to
bring up a lot of the bottom with it!
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