Steve’s bucket list: So nice to be able to assist in checking something off of it…. Sharing our exploration of Alaska with him, was so much fun; its nice because he reminded me of my attempt to keep my boyhood curiosity. His anecdotes of situations always piqued my interest and I so much appreciated getting to know him better. Conversation were fun and I enjoyed seeing him on the foredeck watching the pod of Dalls Porpoise that escorted us once for 20 minutes. I still smile when I think of the expression on his face, and with everything new we experienced. Its a small boat but he settled in and it was comforting to see him sleep so nicely. I look forward to being on Flathead with him again.

We started in Petersburg. We decided to go back up to Juneau so we could get a cell signal and internet to take care of a few critical items. Then down to Endicot Arm where we were able to get very close to the glacier. Gambier Bay was a very quiet spot to anchor with a beautiful waterfall. Kake is suppose to have the tallest totem in the world and had a 4th of July parade. People tend to be nervous of Rocky Pass due to current and curves but we timed it perfectly and just had a great trip. We went across a very rough channel to Point Baker where we were disappointed to find the pub closed down. We overnighted at Coffman Cove and had a great hamburger and shake then headed over to Kassan where Steve was able to fulfill his search for totems and history as well as a nice walk in the woods. Then back to Ketchikan were Steve and Becky caught flights out.

By Becky:

I needed to fly home for a week to take care of my daughter, Kassia, after surgery. It was great to hang out with her, Avi and Ben. It was a bit of culture shock being back in Oregon and driving on I5 compared to being in magical, breathtaking waterways with not another boat in site.

While I was home I got a Starlink kit because we rarely have access to cell towers or internet. Since we have several rapids and a large crossing before we get home we felt it was worth it so we can get the ever changing weather and tide information when we need it. No, we won’t be streaming any movies!!

Heading out of Prince Rupert down Greenville Channel – After hanging out in Prince Rupert for several days, I was able to re-provision, do laundry, and install the Starlink. Paul took care of some mail I brought him from home and visited a chiropractor for a stiff neck. We left late in the day on a rainy somewhat windy day so we could time the slack tide into Baker Inlet.

Baker Inlet – On Greenville Channel is entered at slack tide since we have to maneuver Watts Narrows which has blind tight curves. It is one of my favorite places because there are usually no other boats and feels like a hidden magic bay.

Bishop Bay – Monkey Beach Conservancy off Verney Passage is a nature conservancy in British Columbia, Canada. It is only accessible by floatplane or boat. It features a boat dock and tent platforms, as well as, a hotspring fed bath house. We had a great soak with a couple of other fishermen.

At Bishop Bay we ended up with our first critter on board…. a mouse I saw running on the helm seat in the middle of the night. We are hoping he went out the window but time will tell.