We had some strange local currents( moving in opposite direction from the expected flood direction) but otherwise nothing to report.
Clearing customs required me to walk to their office to buy a cruising permit; without thus we would be required to report and fill out paper work ( and pay a fee) at each harbour we enter.
The customs officer I spoke with on the phone was a bit distracted. After I gave her our full names and passport no's, she told me to come to the office with my passport and my wife's!! Not sure Richard wants to be mistaken for my wife.
After getting some fruit and veg ( not allowed to bring these across ) we went for a walk about and a coffee. I asked the barirista where we could get a good croissant: answer was nowhere on the whole island- she recommended a bakery on Orcas island! Perhaps another business opportunity. The other we found was with Garth on leg-1- the small tour/water taxi business based at E dock is up for sale.
Tomorrow is a longish day; 8 miles to Juan de Fuca then about 23 to get across. Forecast is for light winds building in late after noon. Hope we can sail and not have to motor again.
Alarms are set and we hope to be off the dock by 8.
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Regards,
Bruce Warren P. Eng
Bruce Warren P. Eng
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