June 14, Friday
Our plan for today was to head west to Milbanke Sound and take Finlayson Channel which is part of the main route for B.C. Ferries. Weather predictions last night seemed favorable but today that changed, by the time we arrived at the sound the swells were on the rise. We took Reid Passage to Perceval Narrows, which we were lucky to catch at near low tide and proceeded though. We entered Mathieson Sound and took Oscar Passage to Finlayson Channel.
What a gorgeous day, we saw our first waterfalls of the trip. Two Pacific white-sided dolphins played along our bow for about 5 minutes. These dolphins are noted for being playful, highly social marine mammals, are avid bow-riders, and acrobatic jumpers. They are fascinating creatures, Rick just told me that they they use a sleep technique called unihemispheric sleep, which allows them to sleep while still breathing and being aware of their surroundings. That is a skill I would love to have on this trip.
Anchored in beautiful, secured, peaceful Bottleneck Inlet at Roderick Island, sharing the inlet with two other boats.
