August 9, Friday
This morning was completely socked in with fog, creating an almost surreal atmosphere. There were four boats anchored in Rescue Cove last night, and when we woke at 6:00 am, we could barely make out their anchor lights through the dense mist. So much for our plan to leave at seven.
As the fog began to lift, one by one, we started leaving the clear bay, only to find that Mathieson Channel was still shrouded in fog. For the next four hours, our visibility was severely limited, never extending beyond ¾ mile and sometimes shrinking to just ¼ mile. The last boat to leave the bay didn’t have AIS, so they followed us past Perceval Narrows.
We were fortunate that by the time we reached Perceval Narrows, we had a mile of visibility, which allowed us to navigate through the rocky passage safely. However, shortly after leaving the narrows, the fog closed in on us once again. It stayed with us for another hour before finally dissipating.
When the fog lifted, we were greeted by the welcome sight of blue skies. It was such a relief to see the sun shining again, and it made the rest of our journey much more enjoyable. The change in weather lifted our spirits, and we felt a renewed sense of adventure as we continued on our way. By the time we reached Shearwater Marina on Denny Island, we were tired but happy to be safely moored. We plan to stay here until Monday and will send another blog entry on Tuesday.
