Tracy Arm Cove to Petersburg 6 ¾ hours, 81 miles

It is rainy & foggy but the water is calm as we exit Tracy Arm over the bar.  The cruise ship Volendam is preparing to enter Tracy Arm as we are preparing to exit. Fred talked to the cruise ship and made them aware we were exiting and would be out of their way promptly.  We are just a speck in the water to them and want to be sure they see us.  Stephens Passage was relatively calm but as we entered Frederick Sound the wind picked up to 25-35 kts and the seas built to 3-5 feet. As we cut through the waves, the wind would pick up the water and throw it over the fly bridge. It was a scary site. We were grateful to get a slip in Petersburg South Harbor. The Harbormaster said that the fishing fleet was in and space was tight.  We docked in a line of Seiners.  These are very large and sturdy fishing boats that use a net for catching fish.  We have come to really see the beauty of these vessels.  The owners take great pride in them and they are washed every time they come into port.  Of course we head over to our favorite café and got our afternoon lattes. 
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