Nettle Basin

Christy

Made a short hop from Klewnuggit to Nettle Basin (Lowe Inlet). Grenville was gusting up to 31 kts, but the moment we entered the narrower stretch, the wind dropped off completely. Passed a massive waterfall from Saunders Lake where brown bears were hunting salmon. Can you spot the big one in the upper falls? We’ve been leapfrogging down the Inside Passage with the same group of cruisers. Always fun to split up for a while and then cross paths again. It makes us feel like we’re right on track. Dropped anchor deep in Nettle Basin on what felt like a rocky bottom (not our favorite). Took the dinghy up to Verney Falls and watched a huge black bear working the salmon run 🐻🍣. Brought @Port to shore (far from the hunting bear) for a walk, and he leaped off the dink and vanished into the tall grass following a scent trail. We thought he was done for. He’s NEVER taken off and not returned, especially when we’re yelling “Come!”, but this time he must have caught a scent and just kept going…finally got him back. Lesson learned. It’s time to figure out that e-collar 😭

Boat & Crew

Ciao Bella

Tayana, Vancouver 460

Christy

Owner

Porter

Hitching a ride

David

Owner