The weather could not have been better for the start of our journey south from Desolation Sound.. As we passed between the mainland and the Ragged Isles, we came across an unfortunate situation.
We’ve never stopped for the night in the Ragged Isles, although there are a number of small anchorages. They seem somewhat exposed to wind and waves. Maybe a little too much for my taste.There are two types of Captain: those who have run aground, and those who will.This is Savary Island, famous hereabouts for excellent sand beaches, warm water, and better than average weather. Sunset at Beach Garden.
Beach Garden to Pender Harbour
When we cast off this morning, we were bound for the Harmony Islands, three tiny dots on the way to Princess Louisa Inlet. We had read good things about the area, and the nearby waterfall. It was an interesting three hour cruise past places we hadn’t visited for a decade, but we didn’t find the islands a good place to overnight.
No problem, Backeddy Marina was just an hour away. We’ll go there. Nope. Full up, and a waiting list.
After another three hours on the water, we found a happy home for the next two nights in Pender Harbour. More on that in my next post.
There two structures have always been a mystery to me. I believe I’ve figured out that the building is an old hydro power plant. The tower, I think, is a range marker.I love tugs. Who does not? This one is working with a partner to haul a log boom.If you zoom in, you can see the raft of logs between the two tugs.To follow Highway 101 north from Vancouver to Lund, you have to take several short ferry rides. This one travels between Saltery Creek and Earls Cove. I couldn’t decide whether I preferred this photo in monochrome or color, so I included both!The waterfall near the Harmony Islands. An interesting private home on a big rock. Seen as we traveled down the Agamemnon Channel to Pender Harbour.
The tower behind and uphill from the hydro plant has something to do with regulating the water flow at the generator. Unlike the generators on the Columbia River, the BC one has much higher head and the tower deals with surges in the water pressure.
I’m continually envious of your boating experiences. It is fun to see where you are on the magic map.
Now that you mention it, I think I did know that. I recall doing an internet search about the tower a few years ago. Thanks for the reminder/correction.
The tower behind and uphill from the hydro plant has something to do with regulating the water flow at the generator. Unlike the generators on the Columbia River, the BC one has much higher head and the tower deals with surges in the water pressure.
I’m continually envious of your boating experiences. It is fun to see where you are on the magic map.
Now that you mention it, I think I did know that. I recall doing an internet search about the tower a few years ago. Thanks for the reminder/correction.