June 26, 2025 – Thursday
We weighed anchor at 4:48 a.m., slipping quietly out of Foggy Bay just before the tide dropped too low to depart safely later in the day. As if to bid us farewell, a humpback whale surfaced near the bank—an exhilarating start that lifted our spirits before the swells did.
Once clear of the anchorage, we entered Dixon Entrance where the sea stirred with steady 3–5 foot swells. It wasn’t long before we turned into Revillagigedo Channel, where the current gave us a welcome push and the swell eased to a gentle 1–2 feet. Shrouded in thick fog, the islands around us vanished into a soft grey veil, and it felt as if we were being tenderly carried across the ocean.
Not far ahead, a pod of dolphins broke the stillness—fishing, dancing through the mist—a moment of grace we were lucky to witness.
By the time we approached Danger Passage, the fog began to lift, revealing the island silhouettes like a slowly developing photograph. We navigated safely through and eventually entered Tongass Narrows, threading through the vibrant heart of Ketchikan. Rain greeted our arrival in a steady downpour, soaking the deck as we eased into our slip.
Tonight is our first in Ketchikan, cozy and damp. According to the forecast, it’s rain upon rain from here to Juneau, but for now, we’re content to stay through the weekend before continuing our journey on Monday.
