Portland Island
After a brief visit with Tom at Fisherman's Wharf in Tsehum Harbour, my journey continued. On to Portland Island.
The trip around Coal Island was uneventful and soon I was anchored in Princess Cove. Even though it was mid-week, there were over a dozen boats in the anchorage, including one young Australian girl alone on a beautiful sloop. Once the anchor was set, I lit the grill and was soon enjoying my bar-b-qued ribs and a power salad! I have to get into the habit of Journaling while I'm journeying. I can't remember what I did after dinner but at most it was a trip to shore and back.
The next morning, I boiled up some eggs for breakfast, then circumnavigated Portland Island in Skully. I pulled into Royal Cove on the North end of the island. There was only one small power boat anchored in the cove. She was tucked right in and out of potential weather. The wind was forecast from the North which is why nobody else was there. I tied up at the dinghy dock and hiked to Arbutus Point. Not sure why they call it that. Watch the video below.
Returning to Royal Cove via a detour to the pit toilet, I continued my circumnavigation. I noticed that Fulford Harbour wasn't too far away and that maybe I'd go there for lunch later in Skully. And that's exactly what I did. I returned to the Sea Salt Cafe for a bowl of their delicious seafood chowder and a glass of wine on the deck overlooking Fulford Harbour. Delightful. While there I visited the Mercantile for some hot dog buns and wieners.
Returning to Trouper 2, I enjoyed a god awful meal of hot dogs for dinner. Once that was out of the way, I hopped back into Skully and cruised to Bedwell Harbour for a nightcap. It's so great to have a fast dinghy. It opens up the Gulf Islands for exploration while not having to move T2.
Portland Island
