Cover

The entry into just about all of the small coves we've been inhabiting involve winding our way through narrow passages, between rocks and shallow patches. If it's challenging for us to wind our way in and out again, it's likely to provide good cover from weather and waves.

Today's cove is a good example. There are several small coves etched out of this cluster of small islets called the Bunsby Group.

I suppose it's redundant to call them small islets. If they weren't small they'd be islands. Checking in with the chart... They're islands. Fair enough.

It's interesting to observe that "cove" and "cover" have the same roots. In their respective definitions both words use the word "shelter." One is shelter. The other provides shelter.

We did our ten or so miles today in dead calm and cloudy skies. We set the anchor, then watched the sun come out and the wind pick up.

Diana is out on the paddle board. Doug is exploring in the dinghy, and Mick is making dinner. Walnut chicken on white rice. He's planning to embellish the recipe. Uh-oh.