Last night I sampled the night life of Wrangell. Friendly people and extreme casual dress code. I was intent on Pizza but the topping options were too difficult so I opted for Halibut and chips instead, a good choice. This morning the newscaster on the local radio forecast a ninety percent of rain. A pretty... Continue Reading →
SPECTACULAR WRANGELL NARROWS
A four thirty start this morning to transit Wrangell Narrows. As I cast off from Petersburg it was wet, raining, overcast and misty. The morning has a nice feel to it, very tranquil and the smell of wood smoke from fires on the shore carried across the water. The rain, mist and cloud lasted all... Continue Reading →
ARRIVED PETERSBURG
My third night at Portage Bay was peaceful, the wind died down late last night and I was able to get a good night’s sleep. The sun tried to break through the clouds today but didn’t succeed. I could detect a bit of warmth and my solar panel registered a one-amp charge briefly. It’s no... Continue Reading →
PORTAGE BAY SHELTER
Another night surging and straining on the anchor rode, another night of the wind howling mournfully in the rig and even more rain. Today has been much like yesterday, southerly wind, low cloud and rain showers. Wet, wet, wet and still no sun. The forecast this morning was 25 knots from the direction we want... Continue Reading →
WAITING ON WEATHER
I am still anchored in Portage Bay off Frederick Sound. The weather last night was horrid with wind gusts and driving rain. The same has continued all day today. Another yacht came in after me yesterday, he is going south as well and can’t make progress either. No one in a small low powered boat... Continue Reading →
GOODBYE STEPHENS PASSAGE
Entrance Island proved to be a perfectly protected little cove, no wind or sea came in, I had a relaxing night and a chat with my neighbours from the American yacht. This morning I sailed at four to catch the tide down the remainder of Stephens Passage and into Frederick Sound. There was a small... Continue Reading →
STILL PLUGGING AWAY DOWN STEPHENS PASSAGE
Last night was quiet but the occasional sound of the anchor chain dragging over the rocky bottom and the thought if ice floes circulating in the anchorage wasn’t conducive to a peaceful night’s sleep. This morning started with foggy patches and low cloud type rain. By eight the visibility started improving and I departed the... Continue Reading →
BEACHCOMBING BEARS, WHALES AND ICEBERGS
A couple of American sailing boats came alongside the float last night, a good reason for a get together and sundowners. Sunset didn’t occur until 21:37 last night. This morning I saw my first Black Bear. He came out of the woods and wandered along the foreshore doing a bit of beachcombing, occasionally digging in... Continue Reading →
HUNKERED DOWN IN TAKU HARBOUR
Last night when I entered Taku Harbour I prepared the anchor ready to drop. It was a last minute decision to moor alongside the float. Its easier to anchor than get the fenders rigged and dock lines out of the locker. This morning I was glad I made the decision to moor alongside. The forecast... Continue Reading →
STEPHENS PASSAGE AND AUTO PILOT FIX
The anchorage at Auke Bay turned out to be quiet and peaceful once the party goers had left the beach. No early start needed this morning as I was waiting for the tide to turn at nine. I did some baking and read the pilot book to pass the time. The day started calm and... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 