Walsh Cove Provincial Park

We had a great nights sleep and pulled anchor at Squirrel Cove about 10:00 AM. We are headed to Walsh Cove Marine Park. Walsh Cove is an unimproved park located up Waddington Channel off West Redonda Island. It is small and only has room for a few boats. It is deep, so stern ties are needed. Upon arrival we had two very large motor yachts plus 3 other smaller motor boats anchored. As soon as we were settled the two huge motor yachts took off leaving us with the shoreline to ourselves.

This was Janet’s first opportunity to demonstrate shore tie skills. She had been offering helpful suggestions on how the deed should be done in the past. It was her chance to see it was not the easiest process. The anchor was set and she quickly deployed the dinghy with the floating line secured to the tender. Rowing smartly to shore she scaled a rock encrusted with oysters (sharp edges, very very scary…low tide), slimy seaweed and loose shale rock. An appropriate tree was picked, the line secured and led back to the tender. She then pulled herself and the line back to Talos IV hand over hand. The lines were adjusted and secured to the boat. She felt quite smug as her pants and shoes were dry.

There is a small island which we are tucked behind. It was reported to have wild onions and thyme. Taking the dinghy we rowed over to explore, finding the onions but no herbs. The tide was coming in and a light rain and begun to fall so it was time to head back to Talos IV for the night and yet another episode of "Mad Men".

View up the Waddington Channel from our anchorage.

Walsh Cove.

Janet's perfect stern tie.