"Motored: the forecast had changed when we woke up: instead of a nice NE wind to
sail down to Coronation Island, we had the wind6 on our nose again!!
" ... Had a large humpback or possible blue whale dive very close of the starboard
beam. Suspect Blue due to size, dive sequence, and colours.
"Incredible view of Baranof as we came around Cape Decision.
"After a quick trip ashore with Ching, we went to explore the caves. There
were a number of tracks on the beach, which looked like deer and mink ...
"Learned a few things about beaching the dinghy before heading back to Ilari to
enjoy a drink in the cockpit with the bald and golden eagles flying overhead ...
"Remember next time when the Pilot says 'exposed to north winds' they may mean
exposed to the swell during any wind from the north. rather bumpy night as
the current frequently had us beam-to the swell."
For dinner we had guacamole with chili tortillas, and Terry's Chocolate Orange for
desert
