Getting Around Estevan Point

I left the perfectly sheltered Bodega Cove to go eight miles closer to the open ocean and an anchorage that had great reviews in the guide book. As soon as I headed out the the rain came down in sheets. Two thirds of the way there I got slammed by 20 to 25 knot winds. The boat speed was down to .7 knots and it was looking like I had made a bit of a blunder. Eventually I arrived in the rock choked entrance and slipped into the perfect quiet of Santa Gertrudis Cove. What a great spot. Well anchored with a stern tie to a tree I looked around and inspected the wooden motor yacht anchored close by.

Motor Yacht , Pretty Girl

Later I was to find out that this wooden boat was made after WW2. Her hull planks are 2 1/2 by 8 . They are over 70 foot long planks. Her owner runs a surfing business from it and there were five surfers aboard. Later I was invited to shore for a sauna and later to the boat for a campfire and sushi and beer.  

This was the resident sea otter and he posed for pictures about twenty feet from the boat.

Finally the south winds abated and it was time to move on towards Hot Springs Cove and Tofino.

Here is a picture of Nootka Light house and Estevan Pt Light

Nootka Light House

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Estevan Point