Harmony Island Marine Park, Hotham Sound

Bill had suggested we check out Hotham Sound on our way south. We decided to head up Jervis Sound from Musket, planning to spend the night somewhere among the Harmony Islands. The weather was severe clear. We saw all the mountain peaks that we missed early in June. Temps have really warmed up. The weather is great!

We observed a seal log rolling as we approached the marine park. He dipped under as we approached, but jumped right back on the log as we passed. The marine park was inclusive of a group of islands and a narrow channel running between them and the mainland. The approach to Harmony was deep, 800 feet shoaled out to 150 ft in the narrow channel. We found a narrow rock shelf very close to shore. We motored thru the entire area and decided to stern tie off the shelf, stern to the islands. We hooked the ledge first try and were able to get the stern line wrapped around a suitable boulder below the high water mark. This marine park is surrounded by private property so while the water ways are great, you can’t go ashore unless it is below HW.

Paul and I went for a dinghy adventure to circumnavigate the island group and check out a waterfall. When we returned there was a parade of boats which had arrived. Everyone was looking for the perfect anchorage. It continues to be an evening ritual watching and learning from others techniques. I will be surprised if we don’t have some anchors drag tonight.

This has been a great stop. All crew had a chance to relax and enjoy the anchorage.

Log rolling seals.

Tia relaxing enroute to our next destination.

Paul scoping out the local scene.

Frail Falls, about a mile down from our anchorage.

Louie enjoying a morning massage on the deck.

 

Janet was very pleased and proud of her stern tie.

s/v Talos IV at anchor at Harmony Island Marine Park.