Layday in Lowe Inlet

Running ahead of schedule and staring down a soggy forecast, we opted to linger another night in Lowe Inlet. A rain-soaked layday sounded just right—and the weather delivered.

With steady downpours outside, we shifted gears to inside projects and boat chores. Not glamorous, but satisfying in their own way.

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The day’s main entertainment? Watching two 66-foot cruisers arrive in a torrential downpour. Their crews, valiantly standing watch in full foulies, endured the classic anchoring ballet—circling, repositioning, and finally setting hook. A reminder: never skimp on good rain gear in the PNW.

We also started keeping a close eye on Dixon Entrance, the last open-water hurdle before re-entering Alaska. Early signs point to a crossing window on Sunday—Mother’s Day. That gives us two days to stage north and be ready.