intended target: Broughtons
most northern point: Shoal Bay
finish: Vancouver
We started out with three boats (two F33s, one F31) from Cowichan Bay. North! In a couple of days we reached Desolation Sound. We hung out in Grace Harbour for a day, enjoyed superb seafood at the Laughing Oyster in Okeover Inlet. The two F33s continued: First to Octopus Islands, then to Shoal Bay. At that time we had to realize that the allotted days for reaching the Broughtons would not be enough. Probably one should have gone up north via the Discovery Passage and the Johnson Strait. This is much shorter although may turn out more challenging. Photos: click here. A longish video: click here.
Nevertheless, it was a superb cruise with exercises in patience, safety, and relaxation, with long stretches of motoring and exciting sailing passages. Our F33s have proven again to be the ultimate cruising machines.
