Southbound

July 7 

After saying goodbye to Prince Rupert we ran south about 60 NM and dropped the anchor for the night in Nettle Basin up Lowe Inlet. 

We were joined by 2 sailboats and 3 fishing vessels. It was a calm and peaceful anchorage and we all got a good nights sleep.   

Morning fog

That was a good thing, because the tide was about to change (figuratively).

July 8

Anchor up and we sailed to Hartley Bay Village for fuel.  After topping off the tanks we headed south.  

Cruising by Butedale we decided to take a closer look at the waterfall and abandoned cannery.

Ice Cream store was closed

We tied up to the dock and met the caretaker who told us of the plans for renovation of the area and mentioned there was a trail to the lake at the top of the waterfall.  David and Sue Ellen decided to take the hike while I stayed behind to mind the boat and take some pictures.

Notice the hanging loo

I was on the dock talking to the crew of the Nordhavn 40, Sweet T, when Dave and Sue Ellen returned looking muddy and a bit serious.  Turns out Sue Ellen slipped on a log, landed on her wrist and, in her professional opinion, had broken it.

David and I had her wrist iced down and immobilized and we were underway in 5 minutes.  Nearest hospital, Bella Bella, 3.5 hours away at 20 knots.  The seas were kind and it was a smooth ride.

We were tied up to the fuel dock in Bella Bella at 6:15 and they were able to walk to the hospital from there.

Look at that smile!

Needless to say that her original diagnosis was correct!

She is doing well and has decided to continue on the journey south to Anacortes.  What a trooper!

Till next time.....