July 2020 – SV Cariba

Octopus Gardens!

In our past travels to anchorages north of Vancouver, we had never made it to the Octopus Islands before. We are so glad we came here on this trip. We finally started to have better weather and really enjoyed our stay here

So many places… and lots of time!

Elworthy Island looking out to
Waddington Channel

We motored in the rain to Refuge Cove and took a spot on the dock. We needed to address a few boat chores: laundry, provisions and off loading of garbage. All was achieved in the 24 hours we had there. We were disappointed that the restaurant wasn’t open.. they have the best pizza and view going. We will be back to enjoy their patio next year as they are doing an extensive renovation. The patio space looks like it will be more than double!

Prideaux Haven and friends!

We have been to Desolation Sound many times but have avoided the more popular and populous anchorages such as Prideaux Haven and Melanie Cove. We prefer spots with some elbow room and don’t like feeling we are in a RV park. Covid 19 has changed many things this year but there are a few silver linings…one being less crowded anchorages. But more about that in a minute…..

And we’re off!

Loved seeing False Creek in the rear view mirror this am!

We can’t go south to Mexico this year…but our local BC waters have lots to share. And I know it will be hard for some to believe but there are several places we haven’t been to yet.