This is probably our favorite anchorage so far and we did not expect to see it again this year. However, we were at Benjamin Harbour around the corner when the NE wind started building so we had to move. Just like the last time, we checked out South Benjamin and there was a space for us but all the way in towards the weedy grass.
We did see some trailer sailor boats tucked in this spot last time but were unsure with our 3’10” depth if we would fit. Captain Bob moved very slowly to the end of the anchorage with yours truly at bow watch and we were surprised to find a good 6-7 feet of depth here and only a few deadheads. Captain Bob went out in the dinghy and sounded the rest of the bay with a real “high tech” depth sounder—a boat pole.
The trails here are a little steep and overgrown but I was determined to find a way east over to Benjamin Harbour. It’s times like this that Captain Bob calls me Daniela Boone. Perseverance counts when you’re trail whacking and I am pleased to report that the trail is there and I’ve marked it with cairns and sticks.
We did a second hike of the day up the steep westside cliffs so that we could get some cell phone service to call our daughter Kate for her birthday. Wish she could be here with us to share this special spot.
We did see some trailer sailor boats tucked in this spot last time but were unsure with our 3’10” depth if we would fit. Captain Bob moved very slowly to the end of the anchorage with yours truly at bow watch and we were surprised to find a good 6-7 feet of depth here and only a few deadheads. Captain Bob went out in the dinghy and sounded the rest of the bay with a real “high tech” depth sounder—a boat pole.
The trails here are a little steep and overgrown but I was determined to find a way east over to Benjamin Harbour. It’s times like this that Captain Bob calls me Daniela Boone. Perseverance counts when you’re trail whacking and I am pleased to report that the trail is there and I’ve marked it with cairns and sticks.
We did a second hike of the day up the steep westside cliffs so that we could get some cell phone service to call our daughter Kate for her birthday. Wish she could be here with us to share this special spot.
