Jul 10 2009
July 6 Batchwana Bay to Sinclair Cove 37.6 NM
It rained all last night, but we were fortunate to have it let up momentarily when we left the dock at 0915. It was a cold, rainy day with NW winds about 12-15 knots and we had to power to get around Corbeil Point, Coppermine Rock and Hibbard Rock before we could turn N and head for Sinclair Cove. We got some breaks in the clouds then as well as a slight wind shift to the W and we rolled out the jib for the last three hours to Sinclair. The cove is a very small anchorage so when we rounded the point and found no one there we were very pleased. It was 1530 when we arrived and to late to put the dinghy down as we planned an early dinner. Besides we were happy to close the cockpit up and try to warm up. Dinner was spinach and white beans over pasta. We went below and lit the hanging lantern as well as the Alladin. The cabin was soon quite comfortable. A slight NW swell was still entering the anchorage and we would have been comfortable had it been accompanied by a NW breeze. Instead a SW breeze was making the boat ride at 90 degrees to the swell and rock a bit. I only slept after the wind finally went to the NW around 2 AM. We plan to go ashore tomorrow morning for some sightseeing before we start the short trip To Gargantua Harbor.
One Response to “July 6 Batchwana Bay to Sinclair Cove 37.6 NM”
Kip,
I read about a technique in Cruising World to solve the problem of a current different from the wind. You take a line from the stern of the boat on the side opposite the current and tie it off on the anchor chain. When you tighten the line it turns the bow of the boat into the current. (I could have my sides backwards but the technique is correct I am sure).
Let me know if you try it. All the cold weather you are describing makes crew Kerry very happy she is in warm Ohio!
Who cleaned the trout you got from the fishman?
Don