The provisioning is done. The boat is waiting for tomorrow's early morning departure. The crew is ready to rumble.
Tomorrow evening, the weather begins to blow for a couple of days. We're going to make a run for it and get across the Strait of Juan de Fuca before the seas kick up. Last year we were stuck in Silva Bay for four days waiting for the wind to back off. This year shouldn't be that bad for a couple reasons. First because the wind is only forecast to blow for a day or two. Second, it will come from the south and blow in the same direction were moving, which makes a world of difference. We'll surf those waves under sail rather that bash head first into them all day.
We have Mary Lou and Knute to thank for our slip tonight. They're out galavanting through the San Juans this week and next, so they kindly offered up their slip for our use. Mary Lou and Knute have crewed on Quijote a couple of times in the last few years, including last year through the Broken Group in Barkley Sound. Thanks Mary Lou! Thanks Knute!
Aother notable character providing moral support for this afternoon's adventure was Bob. Walking down to the boat as we went through the locks, he gave us a friendly wave and a took a few photos. Thanks Bob!
And lastly, Thanks go to Tina for transpotation and provisioning support. Thanks Tina!
Entering the Ballard locks. Photo by Bob Bennett.
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