Claydon Bay, Mainland BC

Leaving Sullivan’s lighter in the pocket but happy with the services and supplies we head thru Dunsany Passage to Claydon Bay. This bay is supposed to be the crabber’s haven. We arrive and find crab floats everywhere we want to anchor. Paul finds us a spot in one of the arms among 2 other boats. He sets his trap in a spot he is sure to produce. We will be at anchor for the first time in 3 nights. It feels good to be back on the hook. The furry crew are also happier. The past 3 nights we have had lots of dogs on the docks. Tonight is steak, carrots, potatoes and apple pie.

We awoke this morning to overcast skies. We need to wait for a favorable slack to make way for Turnbull Cove. During the leisurely breakfast the weather started moving in. We expected a bit of rain, but this was steady and wet. The longer we waited the worse it got. Finally, over lunch Janet passed the motion to stay put and ride out the low trough here rather than fight it while trying to navigate. The motion was not met with any resistance from Paul or the furry crew who are now napping.

Paul went to pull the crab pot………Skunked again. We are thinking we need to evaluate our bait. He has changed things up, and now the trap is reset in a new spot.

Morning: Rained all night. We have been collecting rainwater to see how much is possible…just in case water becomes scarcer. Received a full kettle, enough for a full morning coffee pot and refill of water bottles.

Paul pulled the traps. HOORAY!!!!! 4 dungeness crab. All female. Back into the drink they go. Maybe next time.

Claydon Bay

Rain, rain, rain at Claydon Bay