Morning winds were brisk as we pulled anchor and headed toward our next destination. The batteries were in need of a charge so a short motor was needed rather than sailing…too bad.
The entrance to Prideaux Haven is very narrow and surrounded by rocky ledges, shallow reefs and twists around islands. Paul was a great navigator and determined the safest course for Talos IV. We chose Melanie Cove, one of many options inside this hidden waterway, for wind protection and isolation. The books describe this area as a boat mecca in the high season, with upwards of 100 boats within this very pristine place. We entered Melanie and found one power vessel at anchor. We placed ourselves a reasonable distance off and found excellent holding in mud. Tonight we expect a 13 foot tidal swing….a lot of water but not as much as the 16 feet we had in Tenedos Bay. So far the wildlife has kept itself hidden from us. Tomorrow we may hike and see what we can find.
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| Entrance to Prideaux Haven. |
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| Desolation Sound Park sign. |
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| Talos IV reflecting in the calm water of Melanie Cove. |
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| Entrance to Melanie Cove. |
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