Day 214 Part two

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We just got back from a walk on Jones Island. We finally launched the dingy late this morning. I crawled down into the sail locker and got the seat that goes on it and over the side it went. We tried to use the crane that Bill(previous owner) had installed on the rigging and while it helped, it sure put a strain on the rigging. I'm not sure how well it would handle an adult that had fallen overboard. That was the original idea for the crane. It would be nearly impossible to get someone back on board that was in bad shape without it, but I digress.

We rowed ashore as I didn't want to install the outboard motor. No need for that kind of power, plus we expect to be moving on tomorrow. I rowed in and Tracy rowed back. She has never rowed a boat! Having Wayne for a father--incredible outdoors man, I just don't see how that could be possible. I learned at Summer Camp--ah Camp Lakewood. The stories my brother could tell. I was quite shy back then--go figure. We decided to spend a second night here since the fog and intense dew was still doing its job on us. Just as we got ashore, it started to rain again. Luckily, we had put on foul weather coats so we were nice and dry. A lovely walk from the North cove to the South cove. Didn't see another person. Now upon our return, we were greeted by two other boats that had come into our private cove. How rude!! :^) I can't imagine how busy this place must be in the Summer. It's lovely with picnic tables and camp sights. We read signs posted at the dock that you can only stay three days during the Summer.

We had planned on moving on to Prevost Harbor on Stuart Island but will stay here for a second night since the strait is still shrouded in fog. We could fire up the radar and zip right across but what the heck, there is no real hurry. A day or two at Prevost, maybe one at Reid Harbor--just South of Prevost then down to Fishermans Bay on Lopez Island and back to Point Hudson for repairs and redos.

Sure hope we get internet soon. My Verizon phone could barely get a connection on the South side of the island. While we have a way to communicate with the outside world--vhf radio, a day without the internet is like a day without sunshine. :^)