Sunrise Blind Channel Resort

The fog lifted yesterday morning as we entered Johnstone Strait. The next five hours would see us ride flood and following winds southward down the strait, at times reaching 10+ knots speed over ground (SOG). SOG can become an emotional barometer for sailors. The faster you sail, the lighter your spirits. It was a jovial day down Johnstone. Even the sea life was frolicking in the speedy currents. White sided dolphins, Dall porpoise and possibly Spinner Dolphins by their aerobatic antics however Spinners are typically a tropical dolphin, at least by the book. We left Johnstone as the flood eased and made our way up Mayne Passage to Blind Channel, on the dock by 3:30pm with the unparalleled friendly and able assistance of the staff at the resort who provide guidance as to dockside currents, angle of approach and hands on help with the lines. Not to mention a "welcome back" and quick review of the services available, schedule and layout. Phil, the patriarch of the family run operation keeps watchful eye on the guests and is quick to hop on his soft-tired mountain bike to make a coasting descent from his house to assist with docking a newcomer or to rendezvous with a guest wandering toward the general store.