We’re doing it!! Rachel was at the helm most of the day while Brian was working. He did help with Chatham Channel though. The mental break was nice after the intense focus in Johnstone Strait making sure not to hit any logs.

We saw a young buck swimming across Johnstone Strait! I thought its antlers sticking out of the water were tree branches, but then realized it was something swimming. I had to go around it, so I didn’t hit it. Wild!!

In Wisconsin it’s common for a family member to say ‘watch for deer’ as you leave… I guess that’s true here too!!

Rachel smiling at the helm of SV Yahara in Johnstone Strait with snow-capped mountains behind

Maui the dog wearing her red jacket sitting in the cockpit during the Johnstone Strait passage

Layered misty mountains viewed from the water in Chatham Channel

Hazy mountains and choppy water while motoring through Johnstone Strait

Snow-capped mountains seen from behind the dodger while sailing Johnstone Strait

Brian focused at the helm in a colorful beanie and life jacket navigating Johnstone Strait