Heavy seas through Plumper Passage
Transit Date:
Monday, August 3, 2015 - 10:18 to 11:31
Departure Location:
Cadboro Bay
Arrival Location:
Cadboro Bay
Total time:
1H12'
Sailing Hours:
0.00
Engine Hours:
1.25
Max speed:
10.50kts
Average speed:
5.70kts
Distance:
6.90NM
Sunny. NW 10-20 kts.
Not a lot of energy today. I slept on the boat last night but Tania called for help at 3 a.m. after Havana started puking and Rio and India got scared.
Decided to take a run out to the fishing grounds despite the Strong Wind Warning posted by Environment Canada.
Strong North Westerlies combined with a strong Ebb tide produced 3-5 foot chop. Deck was awash with spray as Trouper II pitched and yawed under power. In retrospect I should have shot video as it was the roughest conditions I have yet been out in.
I'll make sure I get it on video next time. This summer continues to be a LOT more windy than last year. Global warming?