Kisameet Bay to Pruth Bay

After a pleasant night alone in Kisameet Bay, we headed south to one of our favorite stops, Pruth Bay, home of the Hakai Institute. We stopped here on our way north earlier this year, and as we play the weather forecasts for our upcoming rounding of Cape Caution, spending two days in Pruth seems like a great plan.

The wind and current were at our stern and made for a pleasant and speedy ride to Pruth. The morning fog and clouds were quickly displaced by the approaching high pressure giving us a clear sky for the rest of the day, with associated increases in wind.

We were the fourth boat to drop anchor in Pruth, we knew more would join us before the day was done. We were as far forward toward the Hakai Institute as we could get and were well protected.

After setting the anchor and having some lunch, it was time for our customary walk to West Beach. It  was a delight. Although west sun was full on, the sea breeze kept temperatures pleasant. A few people were frolicking in the chilly ocean, a sure sign of summer in Canada. We chose to simply walk the beach, fly the drone and search for treasures along the tide line. Truly lovely.

Upon our return to OceanFlyer were greeted with another 5 boats in the anchorage – including a few that were closer than we’d like – and more on the way. Not unexpected, but such a change from our usual solitude. It is the start of the transition to more crowds that will continue to build as we make our way south.

The calm evening was graced with a subtle sunset of oranges, blues and pinks. Weather is forecast to change, so we will see what tomorrow brings.