Friday, June 24 Blind Channel Resort to Lagoon Cove 5 hours 43 miles

We got an early start because the winds pick up Johnstone Straight in the afternoon.  We are always on the look out for wildlife.  It is so exciting to see wild animals in their own setting.  We were lucky to see two black bears today.  They were on the beach turning over rocks.  One was in Johnstone Straight and one was in the Blow Hole.  We find them by seeing big black "rocks" that move.  Wildlife blends in so well.  Our timing was excellent.  We made it thought Chatham Channel and Blow Hole without hitting and rocks. As usual, Fred was “a little up tight” because the “hole” is a small hole and this is a big boat.  We pulled into Lagoon Cove and met our old acquaintances here.  http://bluebookofboats.com/Marin/LagoonCoveMarina.htm
Bill Barber owns the place and is a charming fellow who is the best storyteller I have ever heard.  We had a nice time at Happy Hour up on the dock.  All of the family run marinas in the Broughton’s have a 5 PM Happy Hour on the dock.  The purpose is to meet other boaters and share stories and useful information. We met a number of interesting people. The family on the boat in front of us had a beautiful Sheltie. I don’t think we have ever seen one of these on a boat before. Diane (sheltie lady) suggested we take the dogs up the large lawn area and let them play. The Sheltie, MacKenzie, was a hoot. He was full of playfulness. Poor Merlin was overwhelmed.  They ran around a little together but then Merlin came up to me to be held. One of the reasons we got a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was because they do not require a lot of exercise.

Lagoon Cove Marina

historic workshop

very cute place