Back in Canada

 First some pictures from Ketchikan.

A boat fantasy



Ferries tied up to dock in Ketchikan due to strike.

After leaving Ketchikan we motored towards our last anchorage before crossing the Dixon Entrance in to Canada. About halfway there the heat alarm started blaring on out motor. It was a very unwelcome sound. We shut off the motor started sailing and started troubleshooting. We did not figure out the problem until we disassembled the water pump and discovered the impeller was damaged. This was a great relief as we knew what the problem was and promptly replaced the part.


The next day we had an uneventful crossing of Dixon Entrance. About half way across a Peregrine Falcon briefly tried to land on our mast. As we were entering Brundige Inlet on Dundas Island we saw these two beautiful wolves walking along shore.



Later that day we met Gary a solo sailor out of Prince Rupert who gave us a tour of his gorgeous Maple Leaf 42.
Then it was on to Prince Rupert.













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