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We departed Skagway under glorious blue skies. As we looked back up Lynn Canal (Channel) we could see the northern end of the Inside Passage. We reached our north most point:
LAT: 59 deg 26' 9"
LON: 135 deg 19' 3"
According to Wikipedia: "The Alaskan portion of the Inside Passage, in the north, extends 500 miles from north to south and 100 miles from east to west. The area encompasses 1,000 islands, 15,000 miles of shoreline and thousands of coves and bays. British Columbia's southern portion of the route is of similar extent, with up to 25,000 miles of coastline, and includes the narrow, protected Strait of Georgia between Vancouver Island and the B.C. mainland, the Johnstone and Queen Charlotte Strait between Vancouver Island and the mainland, as well as the wider and more exposed Hecate Strait near the Queen Charlotte Islands.
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We anchored at William Henry Bay in a depth of 62 ft. near the mouth of a small glacial river. The water was like glass. Other than the 18ft. tide rising and falling we barely moved during the night.
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It was the crab's lucky day as Lou released him unharmed.
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Ann and I explored the bay in "Wings". There were 2 waterfalls and the rugged coastline was encrusted with mussels.
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In the morning we headed for Auke Bay. Louie played a tune on the fog horn.
Ann and Howard will return home the next day. They will be greatly missed!
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