April Pt

After leaving Blind Channel we went west on Mayne Channel to the Johnstone Straight.  We left


View north from April Point



early (5.55am!) hoping to traverse the south end of Johnstone Straight before the winds picked up.   We were on a flood tide and  easily made 8k+ knots so we arrived at the Seymour Narrows well ahead of schedule.  We put on fuel and waited at Brown Bay until just before slack and passed through this area with fairly mild currents and riptides just before slack water.  This is the most treacherous of the rapids we encountered and what a relief to have no difficulty.  With both the wind and the tide behind us we cruised through with relative ease. 

Shortly after we pulled into the marina at April Pt.   This is a popular spot for Seattle boaters to leave their boat for trips back to Seattle or to pick up passengers.  It is part of a lovely lodge and fishing guide location.  We had lunch on the deck at the Lodge and later sushi for dinner!  (See next post!)