May
29, 2025, more than made up for the bumpy Hecate Strait the day before. From anchorage #5, we
swung around a headland
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and arrived at an island renowned for its wildlife, especially seabirds. (I didn't write down the name.)
The Island Solitude kept a respectful distance, but with binoculars or cameras, we could observe a study tower and a plethora of birds.
Yay, puffins!
An hour later, we ventured ashore at SG̱ang Gwaay Llnagaay, also known as Ninstints, our third Watchmen site after having visited Skedans and Tanu. We picked our way up a rock-strewn shore,
met our guide, and walked into the woods,
through rocky mazes,
and along boardwalks. In the lead, you can just make out our guide in the grey shirt.
A stop with an explanation of what we're seeing. (There's a lot of storm damage.)
A rock face and fallen tree.
A massive rootball.
A short distance away is an old Haida settlement site, Koyahs,
including remnants of carved poles,
and plank houses.
Here's a closer view of one pole.
Then it was time to take a break at Koyahs' shore.
Joan found an interesting shell.
We had a hike back for our rendezvous with the Island Solitude.
Another panoramic view of water, stone, and islands along the way.
Then it was time to boogie a long time north, to anchorage #6.
Sailing on ...
These folks had a less congenial vessel than we did.
A little more than an hour after the above photos, we slowed and puttered by Joyce Rocks/Bishop Rock to view the resting sea lions.
This one looked quite noble.
Eagles take advantage as well. (It's hard to get a photo of one in flight, but this one posed for me ... from a distance.)
'Twas a very adventurous day!
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