Portland Island

Transit Date:

Wednesday, June 26, 2019 - 08:52 to Friday, July 26, 2019 - 11:42

Departure Location:

Montague Harbour

Arrival Location:

Portland Island

Total time:

2H 49M

Sailing Hours:

0.00

Engine Hours:

2.75

Max speed:

5.10kts

Average speed:

3.60kts

Distance:

10.30NM

I arrived at Royal Cove, Portland Island around 11:00 this morning. There were a handful of other boats in the cove. They were all stern tied along the shore. Preferring NOT to stern tie, I anchored in the middle and let out plenty of rode. I was in 40 feet of water, so I had let out nearly 120 feet. The strong wind warning continues. Royal Cove is NOT one of my favorite anchorages due to the exposure to the North and ferry wash.

Never the less, I hopped in Skully and was soon enjoying a pleasant hike across the Island. There were only 5 boats anchored in Princess Cove. Princess Cove is on the South end of the Island, so with a strong Southwesterly forecast, I opted for Royal rather than Princess Cove.

I continued my hike to Kanaka Bluffs and then followed the coast trail back to Royal Cove. I decided I didn’t like where T2 was anchored so I returned to her and moved farther into the cove. Next on the agenda, bar-b-qued oysters. I only had three and threw the rest back in the ocean. Roasted on the half-shell is not my favorite way to enjoy them. I didn’t feel much like doing anything so I went below and had a nap while waiting for paralytic shellfish poisoning to kick in.

Portland Island