We woke early and the sea conditions were favorable for a crossing of Queen Charlotte Strait. We raised the mainsail and unfurled the jib just out of Blunden Harbour hoping to sail most of the 15 nm to Port hardy. The winds cooperated for a while, but finally gave up to rolling swell and 5kts on our nose. We dropped the sails and motored the last hour into port. This is a quick stop for water, minor provisions and fuel. Tomorrow we head for Siontula.
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| Crossing the Queen Charlotte Strait |
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| Ultimate chainsaw art |
We have walked into the main center of this northern town. The welcome sign is the ultimate in chainsaw art. We had some discussion with a First Nation's resident who told us she was from Blunden Harbour and shared some of the history of her people and her family living there in the 1960's and up until the relocation project. It was an interesting insight into the massive amounts of pottery shards we found on the beach.
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