Down the coast to Port Hardy

After a few hours sleep I decided to depart and get away from this sport fishing disneyland.
I motored in an absolutely calm sea. Two anchorages later and I was in Bella Bella where I refueled and got groceries.
Ling Cod



Western Grebe


















Unfortuately I ran into three days of fog as I went down Fitz Hugh Sound and went around Cape Caution. I spent many hours staring into the fog and poring over moving targets on my radar. Eventually I was around Cape Caution  and found a fantastic anchorage on the other side. From there it was an easy crossing to Port Hardy.



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