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Vancouver, Canada to Egmont, Canada

With cremember, Gumby Grant, back on board we move north through the Strait of Georgia’s wind and chop, using the radar until the afternoon. We continue through Agamemnon Channel and tie up in Egmont (56NM). The Bathgate ‘marina’ (at Egmont), is literally a piece of dock that you tie-up to while paying $180/night. They don’t even want you to get off your boat, possibly due to the hazards on the property. I thought for sure we were tying up in someone’s front yard. The log-boom protecting you is the one good thing (along with the sturdy cleats) but during tidal shifts, it looks as if some of the logs are about ready to float away and only held in place by the generous current. I will say the scenery is beautiful and it is nice to be securely tied overnight.

Big winds and chopping water in the Strait of Georgia

Entering Agamemnon Channel

Bathgate ‘Marina’ (photo courtesy of Larry McCullough)

The rain and mist provide a lovely sunset…

…and a gorgeous double rainbow