We were bucking enough to put Maui in the cabin. Was nice to be at least going head on into the swell instead of it coming on our beam (side).

About 45 mins of discomfort, and then we turned to go up into Reid Passage, and seas dramatically decreased.

Brian at the helm in life jacket and beanie heading into choppy seas on the passage to Oliver Cove

Calm protected waters after turning into Reid Passage with forested islands ahead

Flotilla boats anchored in the calm waters of Oliver Cove surrounded by evergreen forest