From Funter Bay, we went back to Juneau to pick up a special guest from Colorado: Jackson!
The next morning, with Jack aboard, we set out for our adventure! There was a strong wind pattern with south wind 17 knots at Funter Bay, and about 20 knots at Couverdon. Not something we would necessarily take on if it were just the two of us, but with Jack here, we were ready for sailing. Plus, it was time to get out of Juneau. In Saginaw Channel, the humpback whales were bubblenet feeding, so we stopped to watch. After they moved off, we resumed our splashy ride through southern Lynn Canal around Pt Retreat and south. As we approached Icy Strait, the wind shifted to abeam and (rolly from the side) we put up the Code Zero sail and took off for a romp in 20-25 knot winds. It was the most challenging ride yet this year and an awesome downwind sail: exhilarating and confident with extra hands onboard.
Point Retreat with Mendenhall Glacier in the background.
As we approached Icy Strait, the wind shifted to abeam and (rolly from the side) we put up the Code Zero sail and took off for a romp in 20-25 knot winds. It was the most challenging ride yet this year and an awesome downwind sail: exhilarating and confident with extra hands onboard.
Eventually, we rounded into Freshwater Bay, then into calm Pavlof Harbor and found our friends on Airship anchored. So good to see them again.
Entering the stream where the waterfall is located.
Light on the waterfall and fish ladder to the right side of the falls. When the fish come in to spawn, Brown Bears will be there to feast.
Nice to see you, Jackson!
David and Jack went fishing, but didn't catch anything this time. No bears either.
Shrimp risotto and green salad for dinner.
Dog Star at anchor, 5:51am, Pavlof Harbor. Photo courtesy Laura Domela.