Surprise Encounter

July 12, 2013

Grizzly Bear anchored at Shoal Bay

We departed at 7 this morning, early for us, admiring the schooner Grizzly Bear anchored near the dock. The flat water and favoring current made progress easy. In less than an hour we were transiting the next rapids at Greene Point and then off to Whirlpool Ropids where we saw speeds of over 11 knots. Great ride!

By elevenses we were passing Fanny Island and entering Johnstone Straits where the westerlies notoriously blow hard and cold. In fact the Straits were having a mild day with only small waves and minor whitecaps. The sunny conditions helped us enjoy powering into the wind for 20 or so miles until we could turn into Havannah Channel and roll out a jib for a bit. We arrived in Port Harvey about 1. 

Sister ships Gratitude and Lucia. Bob was the first Malo

owner in the USA!

On the radio we heard a call from Lucia, our friend Bob Charlson’s Malo 36. We stood on the dock waiting to catch his lines and enjoyed catching his double take as he realized who his helpers were. After a great dinner at the “Red Shoe” dining room over the little marina store, we exchanged boat tours and admired Bob’s clever new woodworking projects including a galley knife rack and some vertical storage in the forward cabin which opens into a workbench!

Bob Charlson and Charlie catch up.

Galley improvement: Bob's knife rack

Bob's tool cabinet and workbench in forward

cabin.