but that almost made it worse. There with fishing gear, trees and other ocean
The Premier NW Sail Repair Shop
was nothing to stabilize us against the debris that had been washed ashore
two or three wave-trains, all coming from storms gone by.
from different directions. This constant There are a few things every boater
jostling made it a very uncomfortable should know before entering Columbia
ride. Several times during our hours of Cove. For starters, it is not named
jostling, I turned to Tim and told him on the charts. And, it is not really an
Jaala was up for sale, however, once the anchorage - it is a channel that coils
Offering sail check, repair, store sea-sickness passed, I decided I had around an unnamed island. Lastly,
and cleaning with discounts
spoken in haste. when entering, approach from north
for multiple packages.
Our long and sloppy ride came to of Jackson Point, the eastern entrance
an end when we reached Columbia should not be used as there are many
(Peddler’s) Cove. It was here, I received shallow rocks.
Fall/Winter Special!
one of my favourite greetings. After a After two peaceful nights, we
long and difficult day, I was looking decided to head out. Due to another
receive a 25% discount
forward to a drink. And a drink I got. approaching weather system, we
When we arrived, we saw that there reluctantly decided to bypass Battle
on repairs if you store
was one other boat in the anchorage, Bay (a secluded and ruggedly beautiful
sails with us for Tropic Isle; helmed by a man named anchorage that is rich in native history)
the winter!
Roly who we had “met” on the Great and the Bunsby Group. From what I
Northern Boater’s Net on the ham hear, the Bunsby islands are beautiful
CALL FOR RATES
radio. Before our anchor had even to behold. The islands are low and
touched the water, Roly was in his skiff, covered with windswept trees. Rocks
paddling over to our boat with beers in and reefs are numerous. Seclusion is
(425) 877-6543
hand. We spent a lovely evening with almost a given. In 1983, the almost
pssrsailrepair@gmail.com
him, talking about the beautiful spots extinct sea otter was successfully
672 W. 7th ave
on the west coast. reintroduced to the area (in 1929 the
Kirkland, Wa 98033 It was lucky for us we rounded last known sea otter swimming in BC
www.pugetsoundsailrepair.com when we did. That evening as we were waters was shot and killed).
getting ready for bed we heard the Our trip that day took us to Walter’s
telltale sounds of wind – the rigging Cove, also known as Kyuquot. This
Serving Northwest Boaters since 1983
was humming. Another nasty front was is where I had my second pleasant
hitting us and they were forecasting greeting. Alicion, a boat we had rounded
stronger winds throughout the night. Cape Scott with, was at the docks! We
Much to our relief, Roly informed us were pleased to see them and be able
that Columbia Cove was bomb proof. to spend more time with these new
The next morning, we woke after a friends. To sweeten the deal, they took
peaceful night’s rest. The winds were our son on a small hike (giving Tim
still blowing, but we were sheltered and I some alone time) and made us a
We offer complete engine room service:
behind a barrier island. We could see delicious dinner.
• Haul outs
the wind and rain howling on either Walter’s Cove is quaint, picturesque
• Shaft and Prop repair
side and waves crashing in but we village surrounded by mountains and
• Repower or rebuild
were pleasantly sheltered in the lee and tiny islands. On one side of the cove is
• Our dock or yours
hardly a puff hit us. the First Nations village of Houpsitas
That afternoon we decided to explore and on the other is the village of
Northwest Distributor for:
the cove. At high tide we beached the Walter’s Cove. It is only accessible by
• Westerbeke Engines & Parts
dingy on the tidal flats and went for air or water. Tieup is free at the public
• Universal Engines & Parts
a short quarter-mile hike across to the wharf and anchoring is prohibited
Dealers for:
Shed 4 beach. The hike was rugged due to underwater marine cables and
• Crusader Engines & Parts
but well marked. I insisted we talk waterlines.
• Yanmar Engines & Parts
the entire way in order to frighten off Intermingled with the few remaining
any bears or cougars. Fortunately, we fishing boats sprinkled throughout the
Visit our parts department
didn’t see any. Tim thinks we probably cove are just as many sport fishing
Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm
bored them to sleep. lodges and tour operators. It is
This beach is usually sheltered from hard to imagine what Walter’s Cove
the prevailing northwesterlies, but, looked like before the collapse of the
We are located on Seattle's Lake Union at in the southeast storm, the beach was fishing industry. My neighbour, Bruce
717 NE Northlake Way, Seattle, WA awesome to behold. The ocean was Winpenny of Winpenny Yacht Services,
206-547-2477
wild and waves were crashing up and grew up here and describes a place
down the beach. The rocks were littered from another era. Fishing plants once
48° No r t h , Se p t e m b e r 2009 pa g e 68
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74 |
Page 75 |
Page 76 |
Page 77 |
Page 78 |
Page 79 |
Page 80 |
Page 81 |
Page 82 |
Page 83 |
Page 84 |
Page 85 |
Page 86 |
Page 87 |
Page 88 |
Page 89 |
Page 90 |
Page 91 |
Page 92 |
Page 93 |
Page 94 |
Page 95 |
Page 96 |
Page 97 |
Page 98 |
Page 99 |
Page 100 |
Page 101 |
Page 102 |
Page 103 |
Page 104 |
Page 105 |
Page 106 |
Page 107 |
Page 108 |
Page 109 |
Page 110 |
Page 111 |
Page 112 |
Page 113 |
Page 114