We see a lot of Loons in the North Channel and often hear them in the evening and early morning. They are a bit standoffish and and shy. Getting a picture of one is a challenge. When we were sitting in Oak Bay, this one popped up near the water and I rushed below to grab the camera and snap this picture. Not great, but the best one I have come up with.
Leo and I decided to take the dinghy across the bay and climbed a tall rock to try and get better phone reception so I could check my email and he could order a part for his solar panel that stopped working. After taking care of our calls, we just started back when the dinghy motor stalled out and would not start. I had taken a radio, so I called Laurie and she dispatched Kaye to the rescue. We felt a little sheepish being towed back into the anchorage by Kaye, but it was better than paddling. The motor still is not working, but we will be in Little Current soon and hopefully a trained mechanic will get it working for us.
Later that day, everyone in the anchorage got a personal invitation to come to the "cottage on the rock" for a cocktail party. 30-40 people showed up. We had a nice time talking to people and exchanging stories of cruising in the NC. The couple that host the party, Norm and Elaine, hold a party every other night. Norm said they used to do it every night, but his doctor advised him to cut back.
We left Oak Bay and enjoyed a nice sail along the coast to Louisa Island, where we will spent a couple of nights. This spot offers a great view of the LaCloche Mountains and also has a sand beach. When we got here, there was only one other boat, but as the day went on, more and more starting coming in. Now there are 12 of us. This is a popular spot because of the beach and the closeness to the town of Little Current.
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