The big hop south

The wind is still howling but rumour has it the se is died down. Time to get our act together. We have our final evening with Claire and Richie, who send us off with some bottled seal meat as a gift. They live in a shack they built themselves, no running water, and pretty basic. But they are happier than most I have met and generous too. Look forward to catching up with them again. We have 12 miles to get prepared for what the big sea might have in store for us. After battling the current for a bit the wind fills in from behind the island and we are committed 60 miles to punch bowl today and another 55 tomorrow to seal our friends in Williams Harbour.
Top sail both days and the right decision to go. We end up staying in Williams harbour 2 nights drinking and messy about with Mallory and Cliff. They come in from a days fishing fall out of there wet wheather gear and turn up with drinks food and music. Top fun. You wont find people kinder or better at entertaining anywhere. This town only has 4 people in it today we make 6.
Shame to go but we have a short upwind leg to the famous Battle harbour.Read more