Windy Bay, Sheep Passage 08.23.2013

The fog was heavy this morning as we raised the hook to continue south.

Also, because of the heavy rain and 20’+ tides, the amount of debris in the water on Graham Reach has dramatically increased.  Our radar was working well and even showed all the logs and large debris pockets in our way. 

 

The next couple of days have gall force warnings – that’s winds above 35 knots.  We have decided to do an indirect route to Shearwater that should give us a lot more protection from the wind. 

After passing through Hiekish Narrows at the south shore of Sheep Passage near the eastern end is Windy Bay.

This bay is big, open and flat, but unlike its name is well protected from the wind.  We set the hook just east of the little island at the northeast corner of the bay in 80’ with plenty of swing room. 

We dropped a prawn pot and a crab pot and will leave them out for an overnight soak.

As of dinner time, yes another version of halibut – halibut chowder.  Another yummy meal! 

We are the only boat in the bay.