Another 16 miles to go today, with a stop in the middle at
Esperanza. The day dawned gray and drizzly, but cleared to sunshine by midday.
I cruised slowly to Esperanza. Esperanza is now a Christian
camp, but they have facilities for visiting boaters, including fuel, water,
moorage, and a small store. Jerry enthusiastically showed me around the
property, which is well kept and beautiful.
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| Esperanza is a particularly scenic location |
From Esperanza I headed to Tahsis. For the first time since
the Broughtons I tied up at a private marina. The Westview Marina here is busy
with fishing boats in for the Canada Day long weekend.
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| Tahsis Narrows are easily negotiated and not subject to strong current |
Civilization means laundry, shower, grocery shopping, etc.
Chores! Westview Marina is a nice place to do chores, though.
Hi Sam-
ReplyDeleteWhen you head into Clayoquot Sound I highly recommend you spend some time in a bay called Hootlakoota. Its well worth exploring as its main opening faces the ocean and it has a narrow channel at the other end, for kayak only. On the Flores island side is a lake that is right next to the bay. Ive caught coho in this bay with a fly pole by rowing and trolling a small saltwater fly.
I have over 18 years experience exploring Clayoquot. Have fun there and meet my friends in Tofino!