August 1, 2024 – Thursday
The first thing I noticed this morning was the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, visible from the west side of Foggy Bay. I couldn’t help but wonder what adventures awaited us today.
Sunrise at Foggy Bay was a photographer’s dream, perfect for capturing reflection pictures. I particularly loved the shots of the boats anchored in the bay with us. We all planned to cross Dixon Passage today, and according to the latest information, today was the optimal time this week.
We were not disappointed. The wind remained below 12 knots all day, with gentle swells coming from our starboard side. For half of the journey, the tides gave us a pleasant push. The sunrise seemed to last forever, and we savored every stage of it—the sun peeking out from gray clouds, transitioning to white clouds, and finally to altocumulus clouds.
As we traveled along Holiday Passage, we observed the Green Island Lighthouse, prominently located on the isolated, barren, and windswept Green Island. Just 3 miles from the Alaskan border, it is the first notable landmark seen as marine traffic enters Canada. We also spotted sea lions sunning themselves on the rocky coastline.
The blue skies, white clouds, and sunshine were exactly what we had hoped for. Now, we are comfortably docked at Cow Bay Marina in Prince Rupert, BC, ready to explore the beauty and charm of this new destination.
This is the last place we saw whales in Alaska. Not many, not close, but a perfect goodbye gift.
Last picture in Alaska for this year.
